Senior Operations Engineer (1 year contract position)

GlaxoSmithKline; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline in Singapore seeks a hands-on Senior Process Engineer to support safe, compliant and efficient manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, MSAT and maintenance to solve problems, drive improvements and enable reliable production.

You will lead investigations, support tech transfers and coach teams to apply data-driven decisions. The role emphasizes practical problem-solving, communication, and a commitment to quality and safety in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biotechnology, chemical engineering, life sciences or related discipline is required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in regulated manufacturing (pharmaceutical, biotech or chemical).
• Experience in deviation investigations, root cause analysis and CAPA management is required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for process and equipment issues are essential.
• Working knowledge of GMP and quality systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex deviation investigations and corrective actions to timely closure.
• Design and deliver process improvement projects to increase yield, reduce variability or raise efficiency.
• Support validation, trials and technical transfer activities to enable smooth production start-up.
• Monitor process parameters and trends; support risk assessments for quality and business continuity.
• Prepare clear technical documents, training materials and work instructions for operations teams.
• Build strong working relationships with manufacturing, quality, MSAT and maintenance to meet production goals.

Skills

Deviation investigations

Root cause analysis

CAPA management

Troubleshooting

GMP knowledge

Quality systems

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biotechnology, chemical engineering, life sciences or related

Tools

SAP

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Electronic Batch Records

Job description

Business Introduction

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

Position Summary

You will support safe, compliant and efficient manufacturing operations at our Singapore site. You will work across manufacturing, quality, maintenance and technical teams to solve problems, improve processes and enable reliable production. You will lead complex investigations, deliver improvement projects and support technical transfers. We value practical problem-solvers who coach others, communicate clearly and use data to guide decisions. This role offers visible impact, technical growth and the chance to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex deviation investigations and corrective actions to timely closure.
• Design and deliver process improvement projects to increase yield, reduce variability or raise efficiency.
• Support validation, trials and technical transfer activities to enable smooth production start-up.
• Monitor process parameters and trends and support risk assessments for quality and business continuity.
• Prepare clear technical documents, training materials and work instructions for operations teams.
• Build strong working relationships with manufacturing, quality, MSAT and maintenance to meet production goals.

Basic Qualification

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering, biotechnology, chemical engineering, life sciences or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in regulated manufacturing such as pharmaceutical, biotech or chemical production.
• Practical experience in deviation investigation, root cause analysis and CAPA management.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for process and equipment issues.
• Working knowledge of current good manufacturing practices and quality systems.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience with validation, commissioning or technical transfer activities.
• Familiarity with SAP, manufacturing execution systems or electronic batch records.
• Training or certification in continuous improvement methods such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Project management experience or formal project management training.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and delivering to timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

What we value in you

You stay calm under pressure and act with clear judgement. You put safety and quality first. You enjoy coaching others and improving how work gets done. You use data and practical judgement to make decisions. You welcome feedback and are open to learning. You support inclusion and treat colleagues with respect.

Location and working pattern

This role is on-site at our Singapore manufacturing facility. The role may require shift work and occasional extended hours to support production or project needs. Minimal hybrid or remote flexibility applies.

Skills

Data Integrity, Detail-Oriented, Digital Fluency, Emergency Response, Financial Acumen, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Manufacturing Processes, Problem Solving, Production Management, Project Coordination, Quality Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Awareness, Site Operations

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. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact [e-mail]. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.

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We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value inclusion in how we work together.

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.