Reference #: 399013 Site Name: Upper Merion, Belgium-Wavre, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, UK - London, USA - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia Posted Date: Jun 24 2024

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The R&D Validation Manager is accountable to perform the validation quality assurance of the GMP operational equipment and processes within R&D GMP operations.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following:

Develop and implement strategy, policy and group objectives that build competency in operational validation of clinical products. Accountable for building continuous improvement in to the processes and ways of working to optimize end to end quality and right first time. Support R&D sites on operational validation reports and standards. Responsible for the detection, communication and escalation of risks, and subsequent management of mitigation actions. Responsible for governing system validation status by review and approve R&D operation processes validation review plans. Assist in the implementation of Product Life Cycle management through Process Validation & Continued Process Verification at site. Accountable for team of global Quality Assurance managers, will motivate, focus and develop the team.  In an inclusive environment to build a high performing team. Responsible for representing Quality R&D on validation, providing relevant information to governance boards and one voice of GSK internally and externally. Ensure a robust GxP training program, that appropriate qualification, validation and change control activities are undertaken within business partner areas. Responsible for quality oversight, ensuring robust quality management systems are in place. Participating in audits and assist in the CAPA design, and completion of CAPA actions where they sit with the validation team.

Why you? Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Bachelor's degree 10+ years' experience in Quality function in a highly regulated environment (EMA/ FDA/ MHRA). 5 years in a quality management position in manufacturing or analytical testing and release.

Preferred Qualifications: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to engage, empower and influence people. Strong leadership skills to motivate, engage and develop team capabilities Ability to drive change and continuous improvement In depth understanding of cGMP and regulations applicable to GSK in the relevant countries. (FDA/EU/WHO and other countries) Ability to evaluate product/technical compliance and quality issues and make sound recommendations regarding problem resolution. Ability to work transversally in matrix organization, with global perspectives Ability to make independent decisions even under pressure and navigate in grey zones Ability to communicate complex information both orally and in writing. Ability to adapt, work under uncertainty and accommodate flexible work demands.

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