Senior Ops Engineer - Pharma Manufacturing & Process

gsk; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK Singapore is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Process Specialist to support safe, compliant operations across manufacturing, quality, maintenance and MSAT teams. You will lead complex deviation investigations, drive process improvements and assist with validation and technical transfers to ensure reliable production.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, practical problem solving and coaching for site teams, with on-site work at the Singapore facility and potential shift coverage

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with validation, commissioning or technical transfer activities.
• Familiarity with SAP, manufacturing execution systems or electronic batch records.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for process and equipment issues.
• Working knowledge of current good manufacturing practices and quality systems.
• This role is on-site at our Singapore facility; minimal hybrid or remote flexibility due to operational needs.

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.

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

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Electronic Batch Records

Job description

GSK Singapore is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Process Specialist to support safe, compliant operations across manufacturing, quality, maintenance and MSAT teams. You will lead complex deviation investigations, drive process improvements and assist with validation and technical transfers to ensure reliable production.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, practical problem solving and coaching for site teams, with on-site work at the Singapore facility and potential shift coverage