Project & Validation Engineer

GlaxoSmithKline; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a seasoned engineer to oversee capital projects from scoping to commissioning. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, source critical equipment, and ensure compliance with GMP and quality standards.

You will collaborate with automation and utilities teams to improve energy efficiency and validate new technologies. Strong leadership, analytical skills, and a track record in pharmaceutical trouble-shooting are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering field with at least 4 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Highly knowledgeable and competent in their field of work with GMP behaviour and safe practices.
• Strong knowledge in pharmaceutical trouble-shooting and leadership in team management.

Responsibilities

• Scope, design, and manage capital projects; coordinate with stakeholders to ensure on-time completion.
• Source and procure equipment and instrumentation required for projects.
• Ensure contractors on site work safely and to a high quality standard.
• Ensure project deliverables satisfy GMP/QMS and Engineering standards.
• Collaborate with Automation Engineer to design and implement system automation.
• Work with site utilities to monitor energy usage and efficiency of new chiller systems.
• Train FM Engineers and Plant Technicians on new equipment operation and maintenance.
• Support commissioning and qualification activities for new technology and improvement projects.
• Develop, execute, and review validation protocols and related documentation.
• Lead resolution of validation events and escalate concerns promptly.

Skills

Asset Life Cycle Management

Data Integrity

Digital Fluency

GxP Regulations

Lean Management

Manufacturing Technologies

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Risk Awareness

Standards Compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Purpose

Manage capital projects; scope and design, source and procure equipment and instrumentation, manage activities across all project phases. Support GMP qualification activities for new technology and continuous improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Capital Projects Manage capital project- work with stakeholders to scope out project, manage activities across all project phases and ensure on-time completion
• Responsible for sourcing and procuring of equipment and instrumentation required for the project
• Ensure contractors’ work on site is carried out safely and to a high level of quality
• Ensure project deliverables satisfies GSK Quality Management System (QMS) standards and Engineering Standard (GES) requirements
• As a SME, work with Automation Engineer to design and implement system automation
• Work closely with site utilities experts to implement, monitor energy usage/ efficiency of new air cooled chiller system
• Train FM Engineers and Plant Technicians on maintaining/operating new equipment undefined
• Commissioning and Qualification Support process engineering team in commissioning and qualification activities for new technology/capability and improvement projects
• Develop, execute, and review validation protocols and related documentation
• Lead the resolution of validation events and elevate concerns in a timely manner

Key Requirement

Minimum degree in relevant engineering field with at least 4 years of relevant engineering experience. Highly knowledgeable and competent in their field of work. Demonstrate excellent GMP behaviour and safe practices. Strong knowledge in pharmaceutical trouble-shooting experience. Strong leadership in team management. Good analytical skill in investigation. Lead complex issues investigation and detailed troubleshooting.

Skills

• Asset Life Cycle Management
• Data Integrity
• Digital Fluency
• GxP Regulations
• Lean Management
• Manufacturing Technologies
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Problem Solving
• Risk Awareness
• Standards Compliance

Why GSK?

Unifying 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.

We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive.

Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years.

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing.

So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. Find out more on our career site.