Site Name:
UK - Hertfordshire - Ware, Belgium-Rixensart, Belgium-Wavre, GSK Tres Cantos, Madrid, Italy - Parma, Italy - Siena, UK - County Durham - Barnard Castle, UK - West Sussex - Worthing
Posted Date:
May 14 2026
Are you an experienced Biopharm, Vaccines, or Pharmaceutical professional looking for an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise to support GSK Senior Management in the identification, prioritisation, and monitoring of quality, compliance, and technical risks? If so, this role within our Quality organisation could be a great opportunity for you.
Position Details The purpose of the Audit Senior Lead role is to perform and manage GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and Compliance audits of Biopharm, Vaccines, and Pharmaceutical facilities that supply highly regulated markets. You will be responsible for evaluating the compliance of GSK Global Supply Chain (internal and external) facilities with GMP, applicable policies and procedures, and regulatory and contractual commitments. Your remit will include audits of manufacturing facilities and operations, Local Operating Companies (LOCs), R&D and Logistics Service Providers (LSPs). In this role, you will also provide sterile manufacturing subject matter expertise for the GSK Global Supply Chain EMEA auditing team. Strong communication and influencing skills will be key to success.
Key Responsibilities
Manage complex stakeholder engagement for audits across the network (Supply Chain Directors, Site Directors, Site Quality Directors, VPs/Heads of support functions, and Research & Development Quality).
Perform audits of Global Supply Chain (GSC) sites, LOCs, and external manufacturing sites (including R&D), LSPs and facilities supplying EMEA and other highly regulated markets.
Conduct unannounced audits.
Conduct for‑cause audits based on regulatory actions or identified risk.
Conduct process, quality system‑specific, and targeted audits.
Audit against risk mitigation plans or regulatory citation commitments.
Produce clear, concise, and objective audit reports to ensure senior management is appraised of identified risks and that appropriate corrective action plans are implemented.
Location This role can be based at any of the following manufacturing sites: Ware, Worthing, Barnard Castle (UK), Siena, Parma (Italy), Wavre, Rixensart (Belgium) or Tres Cantos (Spain).
Travel The successful applicant will need to travel to sites across the network. Approximately up to 40% of your time will be spent traveling.
Basic Qualifications
Degree in a relevant Scientific, Technical or Engineering discipline.
Relevant and specific experience obtained from working in Steriles/ Biopharm / Vaccines / Pharmaceutical industries.
Subject matter expertise / knowledge of worldwide cGMPs, regulatory requirements, standards and Quality Management Systems for Steriles/ Biopharm / Vaccines / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Packing.
Experience in identifying and/or managing complex Quality and Compliance risks and issues.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous auditing experience preferred (e.g. proficiency and experience in planning, performing and reporting Quality and Regulatory Compliance audits).
Working knowledge and ability in evaluation of Data Integrity and ALCOA+ principles within the Pharmaceutical industry.
Increasing knowledge of AI tools, applications and ways of working in the Pharmaceutical industry.
Auditor formal accreditation/certification.
Experience managing the interface with stakeholders (Site Directors, Site Quality Directors, VPs and Heads of Support Functions).
Salary Ranges Italian Salary Range / Fascia retributiva in Italia:
EUR 73,050 to EUR 121,750
Spanish Salary Range / Rango salarial en España:
EUR 0 to EUR 0
Belgium Salary Range / Fourchette salariale – Belgique:
EUR 78,750 to EUR 131,250
Benefits In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in a share‑based long‑term incentive program, dependent on the level of the role. Detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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