Global GMP Clinical Manufacturing Leader

GSK; Marietta (PA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK is seeking a VP, Global GMP Clinical Manufacturing Operations to lead the Medicines Global Clinical Manufacturing Operations function. You will ensure timely scale-up, manufacture, and GMP-compliant drug substances and products for clinical trials, and partner with internal and external teams to meet R&D milestones.

The role requires guiding a multi-site operation across six locations, driving modernization, and delivering high-quality clinical supplies, while maintaining compliance with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or related field.
• 10+ years experience leading GMP manufacturing operations in a large pharma/biotech setting.
• Experience in cross-modality drug development/manufacturing across all CMC activities.
• Experience with highly regulated GMP processes for medicines/vaccines.

Responsibilities

• Line leadership of global department of ca 300 scientists, engineers, and technicians across 6 sites.
• Ensure on-time scale-up, manufacture and supply to R&D GSK-sponsored clinical trials.
• Drive modernization and digitalisation as part of CMC Digital Strategy & Acceleration goals.
• Oversee major capital projects including Marietta Steriles Facility and UM Flex Factory.
• Monitor external CMO landscape to strengthen internal manufacturing competitiveness.
• Develop and implement strategic workforce plans and succession pipelines.

Skills

GMP Manufacturing

Strategic Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Budget Oversight

Drug Substance/Drug Product

Education

Master’s in Chemical Engineering

PhD preferred

Job description

GSK is seeking a VP, Global GMP Clinical Manufacturing Operations to lead the Medicines Global Clinical Manufacturing Operations function. You will ensure timely scale-up, manufacture, and GMP-compliant drug substances and products for clinical trials, and partner with internal and external teams to meet R&D milestones.

The role requires guiding a multi-site operation across six locations, driving modernization, and delivering high-quality clinical supplies, while maintaining compliance with