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GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is hiring a VP R&D Quality

About the Role

GSK is hiring a VP R&D Quality to lead and shape the quality strategy for our Research & Development organization. You will ensure quality standards are embedded across the entire R&D pipeline, driving compliance, innovation, and operational excellence. This role collaborates with senior leaders across R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory functions to deliver high-quality outcomes that get ahead of disease.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and implement the R&D Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements.
  • Provide strategic oversight for quality across the R&D pipeline, including early-phase CMC development, quality oversight for clinical batch release internally and externally with CMOs, and PQ risk management across R&D.
  • Lead issue management, escalation, and resolution processes to ensure timely and effective decision-making.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to drive quality strategies that accelerate product development and regulatory approvals.
  • Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering talent development and succession planning.
  • Represent R&D Quality in governance bodies, ensuring alignment with GSK’s broader quality and business objectives.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in science, pharmacy, or a related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, or vaccines manufacturing and quality operations.
  • At least 5 years of direct experience in regulatory compliance and quality management.
  • Proven leadership experience, including managing teams and serving on leadership committees.

Nice to Have

  • PhD in a relevant scientific discipline.
  • Strong knowledge of CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience in strategy development, continuous improvement, and change management.
  • Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and provide clear guidance.
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with a track record of building effective partnerships across functions and geographies.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position. Candidates can be based in Europe or the US.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that 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 (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

Required Skills
Quality ManagementRegulatory ComplianceLeadershipR&D ProcessesRisk ManagementAuditPharmaceutical IndustryCross-functional CollaborationStrategic PlanningQuality Systems
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GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. The company focuses on preventing and treating disease with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines across four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases.

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Posted 7 months ago