Process Development Scientist (2-Years Contract)

GlaxoSmithKline; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global biopharma company in Singapore is looking for a Process Development Scientist to support lab and small-scale process work that helps move products toward commercial manufacturing. The ideal candidate will possess a BS degree in a relevant field and have at least 3 years of experience in biopharmaceutical process development. The role offers hands-on technical experience and career growth pathways, focusing on innovative solutions and collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree with relevant experience in Vaccines Process Science or Bioprocess engineering.
• At least 3 years’ experience in biopharmaceutical process development.
• Practical skills with lab tools like pipettes and balances.
• Good written and spoken English with record-keeping skills.
• Comfortable working on-site in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative approaches for production of high-quality purified products.
• Research and recommend innovative technologies/processes.
• Design processes to optimize efficiency and reduce variability.
• Set up experiments and communicate results effectively.
• Execute scaling-up of vaccine bulk manufacturing processes.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BS degree in relevant field

Tools

Excel

Chromatography

Spectroscopy

Job description

You will join the Process Development team in Singapore as a Process Development Scientist. You will support lab and small-scale process work that helps products move safely toward commercial manufacturing. You will work closely with process development technicians, production, quality, and project teams. We value curious, careful and collaborative people who follow safety and quality, share clear observations, and take initiative. This role gives hands‑on technical experience, cross‑functional exposure and clear paths for career growth while helping GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

• Apply scientific expertise to provide innovative approaches for production of high‑quality purified productli>
• Research, develop and recommend new innovative technologies/processes that reduce cost, enhance features or optimize manufacturing process.
• Design and develop processes to optimize efficient process flow, reduce process or product variability, improve process capability, and improve employee safety.
• Determine process capability for developed processes.
• Set up designed process experiments, evaluate results, and effectively communicate conclusions. Projects will be self‑directed, collaborative, and combined research and lab trials.
• Execute process development or scaling‑up of vaccine bulk manufacturing processes (downstream/ logistic technologies).
• Design representative scale‑down models to adequately interrogate the design space.
• Solve complex problems through collaborations with others, taking a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Manage process development laboratory including infrastructure, equipment, logistics, maintenance, qualification and validation of equipment, operating licence, administrative tasks, LEAN operational excellence and change management.

Basic Qualification

• BS degree with relevant experience in Vaccines Process Science, Pharmaceutical R&D or Bioprocess engineering.
• At least 3 years’ experience in biopharmaceutical process development and healthcare business system (R&D, process development, technology transfer, process scale‑up/scale‑down), or equivalent education preferred.
• Practical skills with common lab tools and equipment (for example pipettes, balances, pH meters, basic chromatography or spectroscopy).
• Good written and spoken English with clear communication and record‑keeping skills.
• Comfortable working on‑site in Singapore and following safety and hygiene requirements.
• Commitment to follow documentation, quality and regulatory standards in a manufacturing‑support environment.

Preferred Qualification

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus

• Good problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Experience supporting process development, pilot trials or technology transfer in a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with process equipment such as bioreactors, filtration systems, chromatography or cleanroom work.
• Competency in data tools such as Excel and simple statistical analysis or data visualisation. Data investigation & analysis skills, including experimental design and statistics required.
• Result oriented and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities required.
• Knowledge of good laboratory practice, good documentation practice, or manufacturing quality expectations.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and a practical problem‑solving mindset.
• Interface effectively with multiple stakeholder groups.
• Ability to appropriately manage ambiguity and work autonomously.
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal & teamwork skills.
• Sound knowledge of biopharmaceutical production processes.

Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants.

If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact [e-mail].