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Overview
Join GSK as an
Associate Director - Project Engineering , where you will lead the engineering function on high-value, complex, or strategic capital projects related to the manufacture of biopharmaceuticals and devices (drug substance, drug product, or secondary assembly / packaging). You will be accountable for design definition and performance, adherence to scope, objectives, and quality/EHS/sustainability/digital standards, setting the project technical and innovation ambition, leading the project-specific engineering team, and partnering with the project operational readiness team. The role’s responsibilities start at concept design, remain accountable through the project lifecycle at the project location, and complete when the project asset is available for beneficial use.
Responsibilities
Full accountability for planning, funding, and building the project-specific engineering function and ensuring capability and capacity to deliver.
Set direction and inspire the project team to success while partnering with the project operational readiness team, technical SMEs, and external firms to shared success.
Full accountability for design definition and performance from concept design through construction and commissioning, with execution of required stage gates/project reviews, creation of deliverables, and adherence to scope, objectives, and quality/EHS/sustainability/digital standards.
Lead delivery within estimate range and delivery date at concept start with safe, quality, and ethical execution.
Set the project-specific technical and innovation ambition, ensuring designs and strategies remain market-forward while aligning with GSK platforms to maximize efficiency and long-term performance. Drive project compliance with cGMPs and the QMS.
Act as a global team ambassador to the local site project environment.
Act as a visible advocate for diversity in engineering and project delivery.
Advocate for GSK Safety Life Saving Rules.
Why you? Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
7+ years of project engineering experience and 3+ years in leading engineering teams in pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
Experience in biopharmaceuticals-specific unit operations and platforms – drug substance/primary, DP/sterile filling, and packaging.
Individual project engineering leadership of value >$10M.
Engineering support experience through multiple end-to-end projects (design to operation) and in multiple regions.
Experience with capital project lifecycle – design, construction, commissioning, qualification, to operation.
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of cGMP and regulatory oversight and how these relate to project execution and delivery.
Ability to lead and motivate large matrix organizations with excellent communication, influencing, and coaching abilities at all levels.
Leadership skills to introduce new ways of working and accelerate change management.
Comfortable interacting with peers, subordinates, and senior personnel in scientific, engineering, and operational disciplines.
Experience participating as a leader or member on cross-functional and self-directed work teams.
Ability to handle ambiguity and think strategically to solve complex problems.
Ethics and values-driven mindset; ability to make hard right decisions.
Sense of urgency and strong problem-solving ability.
Strong interpersonal skills to maintain trust and collaboration in difficult situations.
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and drive collaborative execution.
Creativity in generating options to resolve problems.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Work Arrangement This role is on-site, with occasional travel as needed.
Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $125,400 to $209,000, depending on location, skills, experience, and market rate. The role may include an annual bonus and eligibility for a long-term incentive program. Available benefits include health care and other insurance, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. Please visit the GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program for US employees.
Why GSK? GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases. We are committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most.
If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155 (outside US).
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, military service or any other basis prohibited under law.
Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies: GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or agencies without prior written authorization. If you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional, GSK may capture and report expenses as required by law.
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Associate Director - Project Engineering , where you will lead the engineering function on high-value, complex, or strategic capital projects related to the manufacture of biopharmaceuticals and devices (drug substance, drug product, or secondary assembly / packaging). You will be accountable for design definition and performance, adherence to scope, objectives, and quality/EHS/sustainability/digital standards, setting the project technical and innovation ambition, leading the project-specific engineering team, and partnering with the project operational readiness team. The role’s responsibilities start at concept design, remain accountable through the project lifecycle at the project location, and complete when the project asset is available for beneficial use.
Responsibilities
Full accountability for planning, funding, and building the project-specific engineering function and ensuring capability and capacity to deliver.
Set direction and inspire the project team to success while partnering with the project operational readiness team, technical SMEs, and external firms to shared success.
Full accountability for design definition and performance from concept design through construction and commissioning, with execution of required stage gates/project reviews, creation of deliverables, and adherence to scope, objectives, and quality/EHS/sustainability/digital standards.
Lead delivery within estimate range and delivery date at concept start with safe, quality, and ethical execution.
Set the project-specific technical and innovation ambition, ensuring designs and strategies remain market-forward while aligning with GSK platforms to maximize efficiency and long-term performance. Drive project compliance with cGMPs and the QMS.
Act as a global team ambassador to the local site project environment.
Act as a visible advocate for diversity in engineering and project delivery.
Advocate for GSK Safety Life Saving Rules.
Why you? Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
7+ years of project engineering experience and 3+ years in leading engineering teams in pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
Experience in biopharmaceuticals-specific unit operations and platforms – drug substance/primary, DP/sterile filling, and packaging.
Individual project engineering leadership of value >$10M.
Engineering support experience through multiple end-to-end projects (design to operation) and in multiple regions.
Experience with capital project lifecycle – design, construction, commissioning, qualification, to operation.
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of cGMP and regulatory oversight and how these relate to project execution and delivery.
Ability to lead and motivate large matrix organizations with excellent communication, influencing, and coaching abilities at all levels.
Leadership skills to introduce new ways of working and accelerate change management.
Comfortable interacting with peers, subordinates, and senior personnel in scientific, engineering, and operational disciplines.
Experience participating as a leader or member on cross-functional and self-directed work teams.
Ability to handle ambiguity and think strategically to solve complex problems.
Ethics and values-driven mindset; ability to make hard right decisions.
Sense of urgency and strong problem-solving ability.
Strong interpersonal skills to maintain trust and collaboration in difficult situations.
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and drive collaborative execution.
Creativity in generating options to resolve problems.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Work Arrangement This role is on-site, with occasional travel as needed.
Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $125,400 to $209,000, depending on location, skills, experience, and market rate. The role may include an annual bonus and eligibility for a long-term incentive program. Available benefits include health care and other insurance, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. Please visit the GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program for US employees.
Why GSK? GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases. We are committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most.
If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155 (outside US).
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, military service or any other basis prohibited under law.
Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies: GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or agencies without prior written authorization. If you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional, GSK may capture and report expenses as required by law.
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