Vaccines Platform Analytical Science and Technology Lead (ASTL)

GSK

3d • €82,500 - €197,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vaccines Platform Analytical Science and Technology Lead (Vx Platform ASTL Lead) works within the Global Manufacturing Science & Technology department. The role leads a team of product analytical experts and defines and implements end-to-end analytical control strategies. It provides technical expertise throughout product lifecycles, supports technology transfers, and helps deploy new product introductions and product-related strategic programs across the Global Supply Chain.

The position is based primarily in Rosia, Italy, with Wavre, Belgium, and Marietta, Pennsylvania, as secondary locations. The working model is hybrid, with limited business travel. The role is at Director level, manages 5 to 7 direct reports, and reports to the Senior Director, Head of Analytical Science and Technology Leads.

Requirements

• BSc or higher in a relevant scientific field.
• Senior experience in analytical technologies, method development, and validation.
• Knowledge of Quality by Design, risk management, GMP, new product introduction, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience supporting regulatory interactions and submissions for vaccines or biotherapeutics.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills in a global matrix environment.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Experience with technology transfer, root-cause investigations, and regulatory strategy.
• Advanced data analytics, digital fluency, and creative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop a team of Analytical Science & Technology leaders.
• Own end-to-end analytical control strategies, specifications, and the comparability process, applying technical expertise to structure-function relationships and analytical attributes.
• Lead cross-functional, cross-site teams covering analytical aspects of strategic products and projects.
• Present topics within the role’s responsibility and influence global stakeholders in project governing bodies.
• Coordinate complex analytical investigations and drive practical, creative problem-solving using advanced data analytics and digital acumen.
• Provide scientific support and mentorship for the development, optimization, and implementation of new methods and modern analytical platform technologies.
• Be accountable for analytical sections of lifecycle regulatory submissions and the RTQ process, including cross-functional review and approval.
• Support technology transfers and provide technical expertise across product lifecycles.
• Support new product introduction and deployment of product-related strategic programs within the Global Supply Chain.

Benefits

• The position may offer an annual bonus.
• Eligibility to participate in a share-based long-term incentive program, dependent on role level.
• Further details about the benefits package will be provided during recruitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director