GlaxoSmithKline Hiring for Lead Process Engineer at King of Prussia, PA  Full Time

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.

As a Lead Process Engineer , you will be responsible for being a technical expert and leader for the Process Engineering team within a value stream at the UM biopharm site. Team responsibilities include engineering support for the manufacture of microbial and mammalian biopharm drug substance, implementation of new processes and products into the site, project management for improvements and upgrades, and being subject matter experts for all the above

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

• Lead project teams as assigned to meet operational, technical, budget and schedule goals.
• Lead in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new equipment or modifications to existing systems with consideration to new processing technologies or strategies. This may include assessing an economic, environmental, quality, or productivity impact.
• Use OE Tools to gather and analyze data on equipment/facility service problems in order to identify the root cause of the problem and generate possible solutions to equipment/facility service problems based upon the facts gathered.
• Lead discussions and recommend solutions with key customer groups in order to gain a consensus on the repair or modification plans.
• Develop a project plan and budget, and then implement the approved modifications, following up to ensure the desired result has been achieved. Document modifications in an appropriate manner.
• Provide training to staff involved in the use or maintenance of equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Prepare or review operation, safety and maintenance procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support validation staff in the development of validation strategies and testing plans; assess and recommend solutions for validation protocol deviations.
• Provide operational support to production and automation in a proactive hands-on manner. Mentor and assist in skills development of the process engineers within the department.
• Delegate project duties within the department or value stream team and understand the execution of those duties.

Why you?Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• BS/BA in life science such as engineering, biochemistry, biology exc.

• 5+ years experience as a process engineer in the biopharmaceutical industry AND/OR at least 7 years experience as a process engineer in the bulk pharmaceutical industry

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Prior project experience in the design, construction, start-up and operation of large bulk biopharmaceutical facilities including cell culture and/or microbial fermentation, or protein recovery and purification.

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects to completion on time and within budget.

• Knowledgeable in cGMP’s and NIH guideline for large scale recombinant biological processing.

• Strong technical understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and engineering practices.

• Must be able to interact well with peers, subordinates, and senior personnel in scientific, engineering, and operational disciplines.

• Demonstrated ability to participate as a leader or member on cross-functional and self-directed work teams

Why GSK?

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose -to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together -so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns -as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves -feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
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Why Us?

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We’re committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.

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