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We are seeking an experienced and strategic External Quality Senior Lead (TPS Quality Lead) to drive the quality partnership and ways of working across external manufacturing partners (Third Parties) and internal GSK functions. This role is central to ensuring high standards of product quality, regulatory compliance, and consistent execution across our external supply network.
Job Responsibility:
Provide strategic leadership to drive a high-performing partnership model between External Quality, Third party and global GSK functions, ensuring aligned priorities, proactive risk management and robust governance
Lead and influence Quality Agreement negotiations with Third Parties, shaping contractual frameworks and ensuring global compliance and operational excellence across the network
Drive relationships with Third party, GSK internal sites by strong governance and contractual performance management to strengthen quality and supply resilience
Act as the senior quality decision-maker for business-critical evaluations and change processes, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, QMS standards and long-term business objectives
Direct the resolution of escalated quality issues and cross‑site quality programmes, guiding root cause investigations, CAPA effectiveness and continuous improvement to comply with global quality performance
Serve as a senior Quality SME influencing partnerships and lifecycle strategies, while coaching internal and external leaders to embed a culture of compliance, accountability and operational excellence
Requirements:
Significant experience in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical quality roles with direct exposure to supplier/CMO management
Qualified Person (QP) designation is required
Strong understanding of Quality Systems, GMP, regulatory requirements and how they apply to external manufacturing
Proven experience negotiating Quality Agreements and establishing supplier quality KPIs and performance frameworks
Experience working closely with Legal and Business Partners on contractual and commercial matters
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English (high level)
comfortable interacting with global teams and external suppliers
Nice to have:
Experience in biologics/complex modalities
Previous experience in a multinational pharma company or working across multiple regions/LOCs
Project management or change management qualification
Experience liaising with co-owners of shared brands and managing cross-company PIRC interactions
What we offer:
The opportunity to shape the supplier quality strategy for a leading pharmaceutical organization
Collaborative, diverse and supportive working environment
Competitive salary and benefits package
Career development and professional growth opportunities