Senior Quality Lead (Business Development - Acquisitions/Divestments)

Job Summary

At GSK we are looking to recruit a capable Senior Quality Lead to join the GSK Business Development Quality team. This role sits within the GMP Quality function but is aligned and focused to support GSK\’s wider business activities relating to acquisitions and divestments. The Senior Quality Lead – Business Development reports to the Senior Director for External Quality Business Development. The role supports the assessment of potential Business Development opportunities and External Suppliers by conducting Due Diligence (including scoping visits and impact assessments). Depending on project scope, the role provides oversight and management of Quality implementation plans relating to the divestment or integration of assets. This role works very closely to establish effective working relationship with assigned project team members to ensure GSK\’s product quality and reputation is protected during engagement of external teams (supporting implementation of new External Suppliers or for significant changes to the existing GSK network).

This role is a great opportunity to be instrumental in GSK\’s global network strategy. You will possess strong practical knowledge and expertise in the field of quality, with a proven track record of ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. As this role is multi‑faceted and includes liaising with a wide variety of stakeholders (including site and central teams, as well as senior managers and external organizations), you must be a highly motivated person who has strong experience of working in complex situations. You will be a self‑starter with a clear problem‑solving approach to your work. Strong people skills and a proven ability to influence people to achieve and drive performance are a pre‑requisite for the role. You will also have a strong continuous improvement mindset and be hands‑on in your approach.

Responsibilities

• Assess potential External Partners by Due Diligence activities to identify risks or required Quality Improvement activities.
• Manage current and future state analysis for Quality functional deliverables for different Business Development or Network Strategy projects.
• Manage audit readiness activities for new External Supply sites or for changes in the GSK Network.
• Manage Quality Agreement negotiations between appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure effective and timely management of information from sites and between project functions, including performance management of project workstream activities.
• Identify and manage Quality and Compliance risks that arise from projects, including escalation of serious cGMP/Regulatory compliance issues following internal procedures.
• Drive robust RCA and problem‑solving mindset to ensure actions are delivered to effectively manage risks.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant Scientific, Technical or Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience gained working in a highly‑regulated industry).
• Relevant quality / compliance knowledge and experience.
• Strong practical knowledge and expertise in the field of quality with a proven track record of ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong people skills with the ability to influence and drive performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and application of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and project management.

EEO Statement

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), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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Benefits

• Competitive base Salary
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Opportunities to partake in on‑the‑job training courses
• Opportunities to attend and participate in industry conferences
• Opportunities for support for professional development and chartership / accreditation
• Access to healthcare and well‑being programmes
• Employee recognition programmes