Senior Design Lead - Global Capital Projects

Senior Design Lead - Global Capital Projects

Work Location: Italy (hybrid). The role may also be based at GSK HQ London or Wavre, Belgium.

Closing Date: 9th June 2026

• Lead the business analysis and feasibility design of new or modifications to existing pharmaceutical processes of medicines and vaccines projects to meet technical, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Contract with strategy and manufacturing sites to develop project objectives and develop plans to progress designs and funding to deliver and define projects. Draft project plans, define budgets, define schedules to implement. Consult on process designs, equipment selection, procurement methods, quality implications, and then implement the approved modifications.
• Drive innovation in design, technology and execution approaches to ensure that the latest technology, digitalisation and constructability approaches are built into the Design solution.
• Possess knowledge of cGMP and market trends in automation, validation, construction to ensure project execution excellence and continuous improvement. Knowledge of benchmark costs and durations to effectively plan projects.
• Lead discussions and recommend solutions with key customer groups to gain consensus on objectives, scoping, options for implementation, and effectively negotiate changes. Follow up on projects’ status and arising issues/changes with all relevant parties (customer, finance, procurement and engineering departments).
• Be personally responsible for the coordination of all engineering activities and interactions with engineering, equipment, and construction firms over the various phases of project lifecycle.
• Ensure EHS corporate standards, local legislation, and other Quality and Regulatory requirements are included while planning and executing all projects. Also, ensure proper identification and assessment of potential EHS risks that are significant to the business and that can be eliminated or minimized before or during project implementation. Apply corporate EHS standards related to employee’s safety during construction/ demolition processes to achieve zero reportable injury rate, with continuous supervision and control on contractors’ activities.

• BS in engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Extensive years of prior project and/or process engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Prior project experience in the design, construction, start-up and operation of large bulk biopharmaceutical drug substance AND drug product fill/finish facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects >£10m to completion on time and within budget (minimum), preference for >£50m.
• Familiar with cGMPs, GEPs.
• Detailed understanding of Design, Installation, and Commissioning / Qualification / Validation of new pharmaceutical equipment and/or utilities.
• Must be able to interact well with peers, subordinates, and senior personnel in scientific, engineering, and operational disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to participate as a leader or member on cross‑functional and self‑directed work teams.
• Must be comfortable and thrive in ambiguity and think strategically to solve complex problems.

• Sense of urgency / decision making.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work within a multi‑disciplinary team environment.
• Must be able to generate options to resolve problems, prioritize solutions and implement decisions.
• Must be competent in handling simultaneously occurring tasks and have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong focus on innovation.
• Project Management Professional Program Certification or Professional Engineer license (preferable).

Italy: EUR 93,000 – 155,000 per year.
Belgium: EUR 119,250 – 198,750 per year. Positions may also offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in a share‑based long‑term incentive program.

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Equal Opportunity:

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.