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The Global Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) organization is a network-focused function which provides strategic direction and technical and operational support to ensure that GSK Global Supply Chain network, site goals and objectives are achieved, through a focused strategy execution. As the Biologics Drug Product Lead, you will be responsible for technical leadership for injectable drug products (both biologic and oligonucleotide) spanning new product introduction (NPI) to post-approval commercial supply across multiple manufacturing sites as appropriate while maintaining key relationships with the operational teams on manufacturing sites, particularly MSAT, Production, Engineering and Quality and also with R&D. The Biologics Drug Product Lead is responsible for technology transfer, process validation, supports regulatory filing activities, preparation for PAI and technical support through the product lifecycle including knowledge management.
Job Responsibility:
Responsible for ensuring all aspects of Product Quality Lifecycle Management are in place and actively maintained for drug product: Technical Risk Assessment, Product Control Strategy, Stage 2 and Stage 3 (PPQ and CPV) Process Validation, Process Robustness Assessment, Leads cross functional improvement projects, and change implementation impact assessments on CQAs/CPPs
Ensures risks are identified and escalated as appropriate and mitigation plans are in place and agreed within appropriate quality systems e.g. CAPAs or governance boards
Provides technical leadership and establishes key relationships with the operational teams on manufacturing sites (internal and external to GSK), particularly MSAT, Production, Engineering and Quality and also with R&D
Leads the technology transfer from R&D and between manufacturing sites, internally and externally while ensuring QbD principles are applied and a robust and well understood process and product control strategy are transferred during technical transfer, full scale development and commercialization
Leads cross functional improvement projects with a clear demonstration of value created
Provides leadership and subject matter expertise where required to support the investigation and resolution of product complaints and deviations, in-particular complex investigations
Provides technical input to regulatory submissions for first file, post-approval submissions, annual reports, Periodic Product Reviews, and internal and external audits
Responds to technical questions during regulatory submission and inspections
Recommends technical readiness to launch NPI’s, including technical aspects of Transfer Acceptance Criteria are achieved
Principal point of contact for all aspects of current and previous knowledge on the product and performance, including critical quality attributes (CQAs) and critical process parameters (CPPs)
Accountable for maintaining this knowledge and sharing as appropriate
Requirements:
B.S. in Scientific Discipline (Scientific, Engineering, Technical) or related field with 10 years of pharmaceutical experience
Master's degree in Scientific Discipline (Scientific, Engineering, Technical) or related field with 8 years of pharmaceutical experience
Ph.D. in Scientific Discipline (Scientific, Engineering, Technical) or related field with 4 years of pharmaceutical experience
Nice to have:
Demonstrated knowledge of late stage process development or MSAT roles supporting industrialization & commercialization
Demonstrated knowledge of technology transfer, with an understanding of the product development process, regulatory requirements for biopharmaceutical production
Excellent problem solver and ability to think and work creatively
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to influence, lead and drive change demonstrated through relevant work experiences
Broad and integrated knowledge and experience that can impact project and workgroup direction
Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging Regulatory Strategies (Quality by Design, GMP for 21st century, ICH Q7, Q8, Q9, Q10) and Product Lifecycle Management
Track record of improving products, processes and trouble-shooting, execution of technical activities including validation activities
Demonstrated experience in the Pharmaceutical industry in leading the Technical aspects of Product Lifecycle Management
Demonstrated record of achievement and broad integrated knowledge of all aspects of biopharmaceutical production processes, and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams to deliver results to agreed timelines
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements in the industry and drug development
Experience in technical support of commercial products, program management, technology transfer to commercial manufacturing sites (internal and to external CMO), process validation and BLA/MAA preparation, PAI support for biopharmaceuticals, technical support of product lifecycle activities (i.e. CPV, PPR, Change and Deviation Management), and knowledge management