Senior Design Lead - Global Capital Projects in London

This role will manage the Front End Engineering of large and/or complex capital projects of value > £10m. Front End Engineering includes determining business objectives, driving innovation, identifying process technology and delivery strategies, providing project definition, and owning the technical delivery and project management through its governance. Responsibilities are by first intent for projects executed within Europe but could support global projects as team portfolio evolves. Fluency in (bio)pharmaceutical processes, facilities, operations, market developments, engineering methods, and standards in project management, operations, quality, and EHS are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business analysis and feasibility design of new or modifications to existing pharmaceutical processes of medicines and vaccines projects to meet technical, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Contract with strategy and manufacturing sites to develop project objectives and develop plans to progress designs and funding to deliver and define projects.
• Draft project plans, define budgets, define schedules to implement.
• Consult on process designs, equipment selection, procurement methods, quality implications, and then implement the approved modifications.
• Drive innovation in design, technology and execution approaches to ensure that the latest technology, digitalisation and constructability approaches are built into the Design solution.
• Knowledge of cGMP and market trends in automation, validation, construction to ensure project execution excellence and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of benchmark costs and durations to effectively plan projects.
• Lead discussions and recommend solutions with key customer groups in order to gain a consensus on objectives, scoping, options for implementation, and effectively negotiate changes.
• Follow up on projects' status and arising issues/changes with all relevant parties (customer, finance, procurement and engineering departments).
• Be personally responsible for the coordination of all engineering activities and interactions with engineering, equipment, and construction firms over the various phases of project lifecycle.
• Ensure EHS corporate standards, local legislation, and other Quality and Regulatory requirements are included while planning and executing all projects.
• Also, ensure proper identification and assessment of potential EHS risks that are significant to the business and that can be eliminated or minimized before or during project implementation.
• Apply corporate EHS standards related to employee's safety during construction/ demolition processes to achieve zero reportable injury rate, with continuous supervision and control on contractors' activities.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Extensive years of prior project and/or process engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Prior project experience in the design, construction, start-up and operation of large bulk biopharmaceutical drug substance AND drug product fill / finish facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects >£10m to completion on time and within budget (minimum), preference for >£50m.
• Familiar with cGMPs, GEPs.
• Detailed understanding of Design, Installation, and Commissioning / Qualification / Validation of new pharmaceutical equipment and/or utilities.
• Must be able to interact well with peers, subordinates, and senior personnel in scientific, engineering, and operational disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to participate as a leader or member on cross-functional and self-directed work teams.
• Must be comfortable and thrive in ambiguity and think strategically to solve complex problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sense of Urgency / Decision making.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Must be able to generate options to resolve problems, prioritize solutions and implement decisions.
• Must be competent in handling simultaneously occurring tasks and have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong focus on innovation.
• Project Management Professional Program Certification or Professional Engineer license (Preferable).

Work Location: This role is based in Italy and offers a hybrid working model, combining on-site and remote work. This role can also be based at GSK HQ, London, or Wavre, Belgium.

Closing Date for Applications: 9th June 2026

Salary Range: The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate's skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process.

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 (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.