Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Associate II

GSK•Upper Merion Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We make and supply medicines and vaccines all around the globe and our teams own every production stage, from creating quality products at our manufacturing sites to designing effective supply forecasting and regulatory inspections; all powered by digital, data and analytics. We operate at impressive scale, producing over 1.7 billion packs of medicine and 767 vaccine doses in 2021. We continue to modernize, so we can launch even more new products at speed whilst turbo-charging delivery across our entire portfolio through our relentless focus on quality, safety, and service. The way we work will change. For some, the shift in technology and products will be revolutionary. Our R&D pipeline demands a new kind of supply chain, and we need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of automation and robotics so we can work smarter together. This role supports a dynamic operations team delivering essential medicines globally. The Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Associate I, under senior supervision, operates large-scale production equipment and monitors data, completing daily manufacturing tasks and gaining proficiency in various production areas. Responsibilities include engaging with teams, upholding GSK culture, participating in safety and compliance efforts, assisting with investigations, supporting technical problem-solving, and contributing to process improvements and Tech Transfer projects. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: Exemplify GSK’s Culture—demonstrating ambition for patients, accountability for impact, and integrity—in every interaction, task, and responsibility associated with the role. Consistently embody these values to promote high-performing behaviors in the workplace. Utilize robust documentation and data integrity practices to safely and compliantly execute and record daily manufacturing tasks in accordance with standard operating procedures, batch instructions, and logbooks. Monitor equipment and critical process parameters, promptly escalating any issues or abnormalities and, where appropriate, leading troubleshooting efforts. Initiate and contribute to the documentation of investigations arising from safety or compliance concerns, fostering and modelling full transparency throughout the process. Support cross-functional initiatives—including engineering, validation, and technology transfer activities—by providing proactive input on safety and compliance prior to execution. While these duties are primarily based within the production suite, occasional out-of-suite or off-site assignments (e.g., FAT support) may be required. Maintain a high level of competence with both current and emerging digital platforms (such as SAP, EBR). Provide training and mentorship to less experienced team members. Proactively ensure that all processing equipment and necessary materials are available and sufficient to facilitate team success. Identify and address issues in standard work processes or documentation to minimize accidents, defects, and waste. Participate in area musters or shift changeovers to help maintain adherence to the production schedule.

Requirements

BS/BA degree with 1+ years of cGMP manufacturing experience
OR high school diploma with 3+ years of prior cGMP manufacturing experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Must be able to follow detailed processing instructions as well as accurately documenting all necessary documentation.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated level of high performance
Strong verbal and written skills
The ability to work well in a team environment

Responsibilities

Exemplify GSK’s Culture—demonstrating ambition for patients, accountability for impact, and integrity—in every interaction, task, and responsibility associated with the role. Consistently embody these values to promote high-performing behaviors in the workplace.
Utilize robust documentation and data integrity practices to safely and compliantly execute and record daily manufacturing tasks in accordance with standard operating procedures, batch instructions, and logbooks.
Monitor equipment and critical process parameters, promptly escalating any issues or abnormalities and, where appropriate, leading troubleshooting efforts.
Initiate and contribute to the documentation of investigations arising from safety or compliance concerns, fostering and modelling full transparency throughout the process.
Support cross-functional initiatives—including engineering, validation, and technology transfer activities—by providing proactive input on safety and compliance prior to execution. While these duties are primarily based within the production suite, occasional out-of-suite or off-site assignments (e.g., FAT support) may be required.
Maintain a high level of competence with both current and emerging digital platforms (such as SAP, EBR).
Provide training and mentorship to less experienced team members.
Proactively ensure that all processing equipment and necessary materials are available and sufficient to facilitate team success.
Identify and address issues in standard work processes or documentation to minimize accidents, defects, and waste.
Participate in area musters or shift changeovers to help maintain adherence to the production schedule.