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.

 

Job purpose

 

As Vx Platform ASTL Lead, within Global Manufacturing Science & Technology department,

you will lead a team of Product analytical experts, you will define and lead the implementation of end-to-end analytical control strategies, support technology transfers and provide technical expertise across the products lifecycle, while ensuring new product introduction and product-related strategic programs deployment within the Global Supply Chain (GSC).

 

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Coach and develop a team of Analytical Science & Technology leaders.
• Own end-to-end analytical control strategies, specifications and comparability process using technical expertise in driving structure-function relationships as they apply to analytical attributes
• Lead cross-functional, cross-site teams, covering all analytical aspects in the frame of GSK strategic products and projects
• Present topics under responsibility and influence global stakeholders within projects governing bodies.
• Coordinate complex analytical investigations, driving problem solving in creative and practical ways, using advanced data analytics and digital acumen
• Provide scientific support and mentorship in the development, optimization, and implementation of new methods or modern analytical platform technologies
• Be accountable for the analytical sections of lifecycle regulatory submissions and RTQ process (cross functional review and approval)
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Additional information:

• Position level: Director
• Reporting line: Senior Director, Head of Analytical Science and Technology Leads
• Team management: 5 to 7 direct reports
• Primary location: Rosia (Italy)
• Secondary locations: Wavre (Belgium) or Marietta (Pennsylvania, US)
• Working model: Hybrid with limited business travel

Why You?

 

Basic Qualification

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• BSc or higher in a relevant scientific field
• Senior experience in analytical technologies, method development and validation
• Knowledge of Quality by Design, risk management, GMP, NPI and manufacturing operations.
• Experience supporting regulatory interactions and submissions for vaccines or biotherapeutics.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills in a global matrix environment.

Preferred Qualification

• PhD in a relevant scientific discipline
• Technology transfer, root-cause investigation and regulatory strategy experience.
• Advanced data analytics, digital fluency and creative problem-solving.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a short note that explains how your experience matches the responsibilities and qualifications. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people who value inclusion and teamwork to apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Application end date

Sunday, October 25, 2026 EOD CET

 

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Skills

CMC Strategy, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Integrity, Debate Moderation, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Project Leadership, Risk Awareness, Scientific Writing, Technology Transfer

 

 

Italian Salary Range / Fascia retributiva in Italia: EUR 82,500 to EUR 137,500Belgium Salary Range / Fourchette salariale – Belgique: EUR 118,500 to EUR 197,500The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.La fascia salariale della Retribuzione Annua Lorda (RAL) per i nuovi assunti in questa posizione è indicata sopra per ciascuna sede applicabile. Queste fasce tengono conto di diversi fattori, tra cui le competenze, l'esperienza, il livello di istruzione del candidato e le condizioni di mercato per il ruolo. Informazioni più dettagliate sull’intero pacchetto retributivo e sui benefit saranno fornite durante il processo di selezione. GSK/ViiV, applica il Contratto Collettivo Nazionale di Lavoro (CCNL) per gli addetti all’industria chimica e chimico-farmaceutica nonché, in relazione e come conseguenza del ruolo assegnato e della relativa qualifica, il Contratto Collettivo Nazionale di Lavoro (CCNL) dei Dirigenti Industria di aziende produttrici di beni e servizi. Questo ruolo è aperto a candidati basati in diversi paesi; per tale motivo sono indicate le fasce retributive relative a ciascun paese. La pubblicazione di tali fasce, per altri paesi, che sono possibili sedi lavorative per questa posizione, risponde a normative locali in materia di trasparenza retributiva, che richiedono l’indicazione delle retribuzioni negli annunci di lavoro. Qualora per una specifica sede o paese non sia indicata una fascia retributiva, le relative condizioni economiche saranno discusse nel corso del processo di selezione. E’ importante considerare che le retribuzioni variano da paese a paese in base alle competenze, all’esperienza, al livello di istruzione del candidato e alle condizioni di mercato per il ruolo. Le offerte vengono generalmente formulate all’interno della fascia indicata, tenendo conto delle competenze, dell’esperienza e delle qualifiche del candidato; il limite superiore è di norma riservato a candidati con un’esperienza particolarmente consolidata o a circostanze eccezionali coerenti con tali criteri.

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.

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