Senior Director, Quality Operations Vaccines

GSK

13h•$188 - $345

About The Position

Senior Director, Quality Operations Vaccines The posting period will end on the 15th of February in 2026 The role can be done from any location that is close to a GSK location Business Introduction: We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients. Position summary: You will own operational quality, regulatory readiness and supply continuity across all GSK Vaccines manufacturing sites. You will work closely with leaders in Quality, Supply, R&D and Regulatory to solve issues and deliver practical improvements. This role offers visible impact, and the chance to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Key responsibilities: This role will provide YOU with the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in scientific, engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience
Minimum 10 years’ experience in quality, manufacturing or regulatory roles in a regulated pharma environment
Proven operational quality leadership in vaccines, biologics, sterile or complex manufacturing
Strong experience with investigations, risk-based governance and CAPA management
Demonstrated track record of leading change and continuous improvement across teams or sites

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree such as MSc, MBA or PhD in a relevant field
Practical experience with regulatory inspections and interactions with health authorities
Strong people leadership in a matrix organisation with coaching and development experience
Experience with digital quality systems, automation and data integrity initiatives
Familiarity with sterility assurance, validation and complex supply networks
Proven success in delivering measurable quality performance improvements

Responsibilities

Lead operational quality across all GSK vaccines manufacturing sites to ensure supply continuity and patient safety
Set site-level quality priorities, metrics and governance with clear owners and deadlines
Oversee investigations, root cause analysis and robust corrective and preventive actions
Deliver simplification and continuous improvement projects that improve quality, speed and cost
Grow capability through coaching, succession planning and inclusive leadership of quality teams
Partner with cross-functional teams to support inspections, transfers and new investments
Translate global and regional quality strategy into clear operational plans for Belgium sites
Run quality governance meetings and provide timely, transparent updates to senior stakeholders
Ensure compliance with good manufacturing practice, data integrity expectations and local laws
Monitor quality performance and act decisively to close gaps and mitigate risks to supply
Provide oversight for commissioning, qualification and transfer activities at sites and partners
Promote digital and data-led improvements to make quality processes simpler and more reliable