Global C&Q Director

Global C&Q Director

Posted Date: Dec 17 2025
Locations: GSK HQ, Belgium-Wavre, Italy - Parma, Rosia, UK - Angus - Montrose, UK - County Durham - Barnard Castle, UK - North Ayrshire - Irvine
Closing Date for Applications: 7th January 2026

GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems.

Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines. Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.

The Global C&Q Director will lead and manage the consistent deployment of best‑in‑class capability and capacity of commissioning and qualification activities within the project portfolio under the accountability of Global Capital Projects group (GCP). This role ensures that all project equipment, systems and processes consistently meet regulatory and company standards to ensure product quality and patient safety. The Director works closely with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing and regulatory affairs, to ensure the delivery of compliant and efficient commissioning and qualification programs.

They will establish strong partnerships for efficient deployment of C&Q capability and resources across all geographies and drive best‑in‑class practices leveraging digital and AI to continuously improve performance.

• Leadership and Strategy
  • Develop and implement global C&Q strategies, policies and procedures.
  • Provide leadership to regional/project C&Q teams.
  • Collaborate with senior management to align C&Q activities with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Project Management
  • Oversee planning, execution and completion of C&Q projects across multiple sites.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Technical Expertise
  • Provide technical guidance and support for C&Q activities, including risk assessments, protocol development and execution.
• Quality and Compliance
  • Ensure all C&Q activities comply with GSK’s quality management system and applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA, MHRA).
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Team Development
  • Recruit, train and mentor C&Q staff to build a high‑performing global team.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback.
  • Advocate for diversity in engineering and project delivery.
  • Advocate for GSK Safety Life Saving Rules.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, contractors and regulatory agencies.

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil/Structural).
• Extensive project validation experience and proven leadership in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Proven track record of leading and managing global C&Q projects across all geographies and end‑to‑end.
• Experience in regulatory authority audit participation and defense of validation project plans and results.
• In‑depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., GMP, GAMP, ICH guidelines).
• Experience in biopharma specific unit operations and platforms – drug substance/primary, DP/sterile filling and packaging.
• Strong project management skills.
• Deep understanding of the capital project lifecycle.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.
• Leadership skills that enable the introduction of new ways of working and accelerated change management.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and strategic problem solving.

• Masters in Engineering, Professional Engineer, MBA, CSP or PMP.
• Collaboration and participation in industry best‑practice guideline groups.
• Exce…