Senior MSAT Scientist (2.5 Years Contract)

GSK; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking a Senior MSAT Scientist for a 2.5-year contract. The role focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes, enhancing production techniques, and ensuring high-quality outcomes. Responsibilities include troubleshooting technical challenges, leading data-driven initiatives, and collaborating with research teams. Candidates should have a Master's degree and 5+ years in biopharmaceutical process development. The company promotes an innovative and collaborative work environment with a strong commitment to health impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical process development or manufacturing support.
• Hands-on experience with process troubleshooting and experiments.
• Experience with scale-up/scale-down modeling and design of experiments (DoE).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative processes to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Evaluate operational workflows to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead data-driven initiatives and collaborate with data teams.
• Manage process development labs and pilot plants effectively.

Skills

Biopharmaceutical process development

Technical troubleshooting

Data analysis

Analytical and problem-solving

Knowledge of GLP/GMP

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

PhD is a plus

Job description

Senior MSAT Scientist (2.5 Years Contract)

Site Name: Singapore - Tuas
Posted Date: Dec 11 2025

The MSAT Process Science team plays a critical role in optimizing manufacturing processes at GSK. Their key responsibilities encompass enhancing commercial manufacturing methods, developing new production techniques, and ensuring high‑quality, reproducible outcomes. The team leads initiatives related to process improvements, technology transfers, scale‑up activities, and troubleshooting, while also providing essential data to support other MSAT teams in managing deviations. They drive the development of innovative technologies aimed at cost reduction and operational efficiency, and manage process development laboratories and pilot plants. The role requires deep expertise in protein and polysaccharide structures, expression systems, and purification methodologies, and close collaboration with research scientists to translate novel concepts into practical manufacturing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative processes to reduce cost, improve product features, and optimize manufacturing operations.
• Provide scientific expertise to resolve technical challenges and troubleshoot issues.
• Evaluate operational workflows to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend changes to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Lead data‑driven initiatives, apply advanced analytics, and collaborate closely with data teams.
• Develop representative scale‑down models to systematically explore design space and predict commercial scale performance.
• Apply scale‑down methodologies, including dimensional analysis and biopharmaceutical modeling, to support process development.
• Collaborate with research institutes and biotechnology partners to accelerate innovation and process development.
• Manage process development labs and pilot plants, including equipment qualification, logistics, and maintenance.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in vaccine process science, pharmaceutical R&D bioprocess engineering, or a related field. (PhD is a plus)
• 5 or more years of experience in biopharmaceutical process development, manufacturing support, or MSAT.
• Hands‑on experience with process troubleshooting, experiments, and data analysis.
• Experience with scale‑up/scale‑down modelling and design of experiments (DoE).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of GLP/GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Adaptable to fast‑paced, dynamic work environment with shifting demand.
• Project management capabilities, including planning, execution, and cross‑functional coordination.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in QbD is a plus.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company focused on specialty medicines and vaccines across respiratory, immunology, oncology, HIV, and infectious diseases. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade and provide an environment where our people can thrive.

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Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing