Senior Design Lead – Global Capital Projects Business
We manufacture and supply reliable, high‑quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 manufacturing sites delivered 1.7billion packs of medicines and 409million vaccine doses in 2024.
Position Summary
This role manages the Front End Engineering of large and/or complex capital projects valued at £10million or more. Responsibilities include:
- Lead the business analysis and feasibility design of new or modified pharmaceutical processes for medicine and vaccine projects to meet technical, budget and schedule expectations.
- Collaborate with strategy and manufacturing sites to define project objectives, develop plans, secure funding and progress designs.
- Draft project plans, define budgets and schedules; consult on process designs, equipment selection, procurement methods and quality implications.
- Drive innovation in design, technology and execution approaches to integrate the latest technology, digitalisation and constructability into the design solution.
- Apply cGMP and market trends in automation, validation and construction to ensure project execution excellence and continuous improvement.
- Lead discussions, recommend solutions and negotiate with key customer groups to gain consensus on objectives, scoping and implementation options.
- Coordinate all engineering activities and interactions with engineering, equipment and construction firms across project phases.
- Ensure EHS, quality and regulatory requirements are incorporated in all project planning and execution.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- BS in engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
- Extensive prior project and/or process engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience in design, construction, start‑up and operation of large bulk biopharmaceutical drug substance and drug product fill/finish facilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects >£10million to completion on time and within budget (preferably >£50million).
- Familiarity with cGMPs, GEPs and detailed knowledge of Design, Installation, Commissioning/Qualification/Validation of new pharmaceutical equipment and utilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work within a multi‑disciplinary team, handle simultaneous tasks and communicate effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
- Sense of urgency and decision‑making ability.
- Strong focus on innovation and strategic problem solving.
- Project Management Professional certification or Professional Engineer licence (preferable).
- Comfortable and thriving in ambiguity.
Location and Working Model
This role is based in Italy and offers a hybrid working model, combining on‑site and remote work. It is also available at GSK HQ, London, or Wavre, Belgium.
Compensation
Annual gross base salary ranges: Italy €93,000 – €155,000; Belgium €119,250 – €198,750. The role may offer an annual premio and eligibility to participate in the share‑based long‑term incentive program.
Application Deadline
Closing date for applications: 9th June 2026. Please review all application requirements and submit your cover letter and CV by this date.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 under federal, state or local law.
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