Associate Director​/Device Lead

Job Overview

The Device Lead of Global MSAT Drug Delivery and Aseptic Technology will be the technical owner of the Device platform and be globally accountable for Device delivery into GSK Manufacturing sites from the Supply Base. The role will require flexibility and the ability to adapt to the resource needs of the business, including international travel.

• Be the SPOC technical SME interface between Device/Component suppliers and GSK MSAT site teams – providing device-related technical management to MSAT where required for business improvement projects and risk management activities, and representing MSAT at supplier technical and project meetings.
• Deliver a robust supply strategy of Device platform by collaborating with other GSK functions:
  Strategy, Procurement, Quality, Logistics etc., including the delivery of mould tool & assembly asset validation programmers.
• Lifecycle manage the Device Platform, driving Technology Transfer from R&D and maintaining it throughout the Device platform life – including post‑approval regulatory change management, continued process verification, and continued increase of manufacturing efficiencies and reduction of COGs.
• Ensure that global device/component manufacturing processes are capable, efficient and meet specification.
• Own and maintain the Device design including regulatory DHF/Technical file requirements to ensure a global standardization of Device supply, maintaining an overview of relevant external standards and compliance with internal procedures relevant to device manufacture, supply and risk (e.g. FDA 21 CFR 820, EU 2017/745, MDR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, ISO 10993).
• Support Device Director, Device Strategy and Device Procurement organizations on Continuous Improvement and Business projects within the Global Supply Chain (GSC) to deliver MSAT objectives.
• Work cross‑functionally to communicate technical global device challenges and successes and influence at all levels including the R&D and supply chain teams to ensure both technical and commercial success of drug delivery devices and integral combination products for GSK.
• Drive innovation through the introduction of new and novel device technologies and/or ways of working and champion business cases for sustainable manufacturing technology implementation or other strategic projects including those related to quality by design, design for manufacturing, product and process understanding, design control, and digital data management, and analytical competency.
• Perform risk management activities (e.g., risk file review/approval) when working with product and project teams; lead the risk management process as risk owner when required.

We are looking for a candidate who can lead these activities with strategic vision, technical expertise and strong leadership skills.

• Bachelor’s in engineering or a Science Degree (e.g., Process/Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry)
• 10+ years’ experience in Medical Device Manufacturing environment
• OR Master’s Degree with 5+ years of experience in Medical Device Manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical and/or medical device GMP, regulatory environment, relevant ISO standards and specific legislation for medical devices (e.g., DHF, MDR, FDA guidance)

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical development activities and processes adopted by R&D relating to product development, NPS and Technology Transfer.
• Good understanding to enable management of device assembly, metrology & plastics testing techniques & procedures and GSK Specification & Drawing systems.
• Experience leading device groups in a global matrix environment with a track record of successful global asset lifecycle management.
• Operate independently within their sphere of influence and work with multiple stakeholders across global business units internally and externally.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; committed team player prepared to work in and embrace a team‑based culture.
• Able to interact well with peers, subordinates, and senior personnel in scientific, quality, engineering and operational…