Vaccines Platform Analytical Science and Technology Lead; ASTL

Position: Vaccines Platform Analytical Science and Technology Lead (ASTL)
Location: Marietta

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)
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.

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