At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative projects in small molecule parenteral development and ensure regulatory excellence.
- Company: Join GSK, a global leader with bold ambitions for patient health.
- Benefits: Hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement and scientific achievement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on healthcare by developing groundbreaking therapies.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and extensive project leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 90000 £ per year.
Business Introduction
At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R lead Small Molecule programs for parenteral (e.g. Long Acting Injectables) or new modalities (oligonucleotides). Lead process development influence other functions as required to deliver integrated solutions.
Functional Matrix Leadership: Act as the strategic interface between the CMC project and the function, ensuring technical excellence, operational readiness, and end‑to‑end delivery of CMC deliverables and Product Quality Deliverables (PQDs).
Risk and Compliance: Anticipate and mitigate risks across quality, supply, and compliance dimensions, maintaining business continuity and regulatory robustness.
Regulatory Excellence: Provide authoritative functional input to CMC regulatory submissions and ensure alignment with global standards, policies, and best practices to develop and file a robust control strategy.
Cross‑Functional Influence: Collaborate effectively across internal and external partners, driving alignment, accountability, and timely decision‑making within a complex matrix environment.
Technical Thought Leadership: Demonstrate scientific and operational leadership to elevate standards, streamline execution, and enable continuous improvement across the portfolio.
Critical thinking: Apply critical thinking to assess the validity of arguments and data, form well‑reasoned opinions, and challenge potential biases at all project levels to drive superior solutions.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related science discipline.
- 8 or more years of experience leading cross‑functional projects and matrix teams representing a transversal or functional CMC development team at one or more project team levels within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
- 8 or more years of experience driving and executing on project strategies and the 360° aspects of medicine development, specifically for new chemical entities, their formulation and presentation.
- Experience working with late‑stage projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific discipline.
- Experience with successful filing and approval would be advantageous.
- Experience in late stage development of small molecule drug candidates for parenteral long‑acting injectables and/or oligonucleotides.
- Demonstrated record of scientific achievement and a broad and integrated knowledge of the field.
- Understanding of relevant regulatory and compliance standards.
Location and Working Model: This role may be based in the United States (Upper Providence, PA) or United Kingdom (Stevenage or Ware). Working model: hybrid. Regular on‑site collaboration is expected. Remote work may be possible for focused tasks, but in‑person attendance is required for key meetings and team activities.
Director, DP Workstream Leader – Small Molecule Parenteral (LAIs and Oligos) employer: Gsk
At GSK, we are committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that empowers our employees to thrive. As a Director in the Small Molecule Parenteral team, you will benefit from our hybrid working model, which promotes collaboration while allowing for flexibility. With a strong focus on employee development and a culture of innovation, GSK offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on global health.
