Laboratory Team Leader (Oral and Solid Dose Lab)
Company
Location
Ware, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
12/17/2024
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Description
Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Ware
Posted Date: Dec 17 2024
The Quality Assurance Department at the GSK Ware manufacturing site is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the manufacture of products is performed in a controlled manner and meet commitments to international regulatory bodies (as well as the requirements of current Good Manufacturing Practice).
The laboratory teams work as part of the Site Value Streams to ensure that manufactured products are compliant and fit for purpose. This includes product analysis, laboratory investigations, and trend analysis of results.
This role is aligned to provide support / leadership to the Oral & Solid Dose (OSD) Laboratory.
Job Purpose:
The purpose of the Lab Team Leader is to provide day to day direction to a team within the GSK Ware manufacturing site’s laboratory to support the achievement of regulatory and business strategies for people, processes and plant. Laboratory teams can be circa 8 to 10 direct reports (depending on number of interim / outsourced staff). Your team are responsible for carrying out analysis on incoming materials across all value streams on the GSC Ware site.
Key elements include:
This role would suit a motivated person who has strong experience of working in a GMP (Quality) environment. Strong people skills and a proven ability to work in a team (eg; flexible approach, good communication, planning and organizational skills) are a pre-requisite for the role. You should have knowledge/experience of chemical laboratory testing techniques (within a GMP environment).
About Ware Manufacturing Site:
Medicines at Ware are presented as either Respiratory devices or in Oral Solid Dose form, and the site has circa 1,500 highly-motivated and capable people working at it. The Ware site holds a unique position in our network as the only site responsible for launching the company’s pipeline of new medicines in Oral and Solid Dose forms, as well as operating a high-volume commercial production for respiratory devices.
Closing date for applications: Friday 10th of January 2025 (COB).
Basic Qualifications:
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class*(*US only).
We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on Ukdiversity.recruitment@gsk.com or 0808 234 4391. The helpline is available from 8.30am to 12.00 noon Monday to Friday, during bank holidays these times and days may vary.
Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a UK Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link and scroll to the Careers Section where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive .
As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially.
Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit GSK’s Transparency Reporting For the Record site.
Posted Date: Dec 17 2024
The Quality Assurance Department at the GSK Ware manufacturing site is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the manufacture of products is performed in a controlled manner and meet commitments to international regulatory bodies (as well as the requirements of current Good Manufacturing Practice).
The laboratory teams work as part of the Site Value Streams to ensure that manufactured products are compliant and fit for purpose. This includes product analysis, laboratory investigations, and trend analysis of results.
This role is aligned to provide support / leadership to the Oral & Solid Dose (OSD) Laboratory.
Job Purpose:
The purpose of the Lab Team Leader is to provide day to day direction to a team within the GSK Ware manufacturing site’s laboratory to support the achievement of regulatory and business strategies for people, processes and plant. Laboratory teams can be circa 8 to 10 direct reports (depending on number of interim / outsourced staff). Your team are responsible for carrying out analysis on incoming materials across all value streams on the GSC Ware site.
Key elements include:
- You will develop daily plans for team’s workload and escalate issues to the departmental managers (as required), whilst ensuring your team perform all activities in compliance with departmental, company and regulatory (safety and quality) procedures. This will include embedding governance, standards and capability development to ensure Safety, Quality and Efficacy are built into all laboratory operations.
- At least 70% of your time will be focused on GEMBA and Coaching the team (i.e., on the shop-floor, rather than in offices).
- You will create and confirm standards required to manage safety, quality, compliance and output. You will also be the first point of contact for any Problem solving and Performance management items that require attention.
- You will develop new, efficient and compliant working standards, create supporting procedures and training packages, and enable best practice to be quickly embedded.
- Develop and coach team-members, to build a motivated and high performing team.
- Supporting Laboratory Investigations to ensure the correct outcome is achieved for the product in a timely manner
- Performing proactive process confirmations to improve safety, quality and remove waste from processes
This role would suit a motivated person who has strong experience of working in a GMP (Quality) environment. Strong people skills and a proven ability to work in a team (eg; flexible approach, good communication, planning and organizational skills) are a pre-requisite for the role. You should have knowledge/experience of chemical laboratory testing techniques (within a GMP environment).
About Ware Manufacturing Site:
Medicines at Ware are presented as either Respiratory devices or in Oral Solid Dose form, and the site has circa 1,500 highly-motivated and capable people working at it. The Ware site holds a unique position in our network as the only site responsible for launching the company’s pipeline of new medicines in Oral and Solid Dose forms, as well as operating a high-volume commercial production for respiratory devices.
Closing date for applications: Friday 10th of January 2025 (COB).
Basic Qualifications:
- Relevant qualifications and / or experience (eg; relevant Scientific degree).
- Good understanding of laboratory methodologies and analytical techniques.
- Understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP).
- Experience of supervisory or management
- Strong interpersonal and management skills
- Able to prioritize and select appropriate course of action
- Strong continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to motivate and develop your team-members
- Strong understanding of the Oral Solid Dose production process
- Competitive base Salary
- Annual bonus based on company performance
- Opportunities to partake in on the job training courses
- Opportunities to attend and partake in industry conferences
- Opportunities for support for professional development
- Access to healthcare and wellbeing programmes
- Employee recognition programmes
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class*(*US only).
We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on Ukdiversity.recruitment@gsk.com or 0808 234 4391. The helpline is available from 8.30am to 12.00 noon Monday to Friday, during bank holidays these times and days may vary.
Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a UK Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link and scroll to the Careers Section where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive .
As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially.
Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit GSK’s Transparency Reporting For the Record site.
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