Senior Director, Biologics Platform Technologies Head

Overview

Site Name:
Upper Merion, Barnard Castle, Cambridge MA

Posted Date:
Jan 26 2026

Senior Director, Biologics Platform Technologies Head

Are you ready to lead innovation in biologics manufacturing and play a pivotal role in advancing transformative medicines? At GSK, we’re committed to delivering science-led solutions that positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next decade. Join us to revolutionize how we tackle disease and redefine the future of healthcare.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Lead technology transfers, define and implement biologics platform strategies, and drive lifecycle improvements for our biologics portfolio.
• Innovation & Industrialization:
  Develop and industrialize new biologics platforms, utilizing digital tools and modeling to optimize processes and performance.
• Team Building:
  Manage and mentor a high-performing team of biologics SMEs, fostering capability growth across global manufacturing sites.
• Problem Solving:
  Provide technical support, troubleshoot issues, and resolve challenges related to biologics technology platforms.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with Site MSAT teams, external partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Performance Management:
  Establish and lead initiatives to improve product robustness, manufacturing performance, and subject matter expertise across the network.

You’re an experienced leader with deep expertise in biologics manufacturing, a sharp strategic mindset, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. You thrive in dynamic environments, can navigate complex technical challenges, and have a proven track record of driving innovation and delivering results.

• Advanced scientific qualifications (BSc, MSc, or PhD) in chemical engineering, pharmacy, biochemistry, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience, including leading technical teams across multiple geographies.
• Expertise in biologics manufacturing platforms, technical transfers, process improvement, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of digital solutions and their application in biologics manufacturing.

• Experience leading platform technology teams or manufacturing groups.
• Ability to navigate complex global environments and work collaboratively across functions.
• Creativity in problem-solving, with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

30th July 2025

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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 2.3 billion packs of medicines and doses of vaccines in 2023.

We continue to modernise, so we can launch even more new products at speed whilst continuing to deliver 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 smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

Salary information:
If you are based in Cambridge, MA;
Waltham, MA;
Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $0 to $0. If you are based in another US location, the range is $0 to $0. The US salary ranges…