VP R&D Quality

Overview

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Position Summary

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the quality strategy for GSK\’s Research & Development (R&D) organization. As VP R&D Quality, you will ensure that quality standards are embedded across the R&D pipeline, driving compliance, innovation, and operational excellence. You will collaborate with senior leaders across R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory functions to deliver high-quality outcomes that support GSK\’s mission to improve health globally. We value candidates who are strategic thinkers, strong communicators, and passionate about fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the R&D Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic oversight for quality across the R&D pipeline, including early-phase CMC development, quality oversight for clinical batch release internally and externally with our CMOs and PQ risk management across R&D.
• Lead issue management, escalation, and resolution processes to ensure timely and effective decision-making.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive quality strategies that accelerate product development and regulatory approvals.
• Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering talent development and succession planning.
• Represent R&D Quality in governance bodies, ensuring alignment with GSK\’s broader quality and business objectives.

Qualifications/Skills

• Basic:
  • Bachelor\’s degree in science, pharmacy, or a related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, or vaccines manufacturing and quality operations.
  • At least 5 years of direct experience in regulatory compliance and quality management.
  • Proven leadership experience, including managing teams and serving on leadership committees.
• Preferred:
  • PhD in a relevant scientific discipline.
  • Strong knowledge of CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience in strategy development, continuous improvement, and change management.
  • Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and provide clear guidance.
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with a track record of building effective partnerships across functions and geographies.

Location and Work Environment

This role can be based in Europe or the US, ideally co-located with an R&D clinical location, and operates in a hybrid work model, combining on-site collaboration with remote flexibility.

Equal Opportunity

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 basis prohibited by law.

Additional information

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