Position Summary You will lead the Global External API Quality team to ensure safe, reliable and compliant supply of active pharmaceutical ingredients from external partners. You will work across functions and regions to manage supplier quality, reduce risk to supply, and drive continuous improvement. The team values clear thinking, practical problem solving, strong stakeholder collaboration, and a focus on patient impact. This role offers scope to develop global leadership skills, shape quality strategy, and make a real difference in how medicines reach people.
Responsibilities Direct the matrix PQTS+ (procurement, quality, technical, supply & EHS, finance etc teams) responsible for day-to-day quality management and performance of API Suppliers
Have accountability for product quality supplied by API Suppliers, working to minimize and eliminate any risks to supply of product to patients
Coordinate activities in a matrix environment to ensure products manufactured are right first time, meet GSK standards, are delivered to patients on time and are competitively priced to achieve customer satisfaction
Build relationships with Supplier to set common objectives and to ensure Supplier delivers to GSK quality standards, Supplier maintains compliance with GMP requirements and risk introduced to GSK network from use of Supplier is properly managed and mitigated
Build relationships across GSK required to support supply from Suppliers – including but not limited to Global Procurement, Global Planning, Regional Hubs, Global Logistics, Trading Service and Finance
Oversee any improvement programs, such as remediation, as needed with Suppliers to ensure compliance and viability of products for the long term
Continuously drive and deliver improvement across service, quality, safety and cost
Additional Responsibilities Supporting development of External API and incoming materials quality
Resolving any issues and ambiguity with regards to roles and responsibility for the organization
Leading initiatives across the organization either in support of our strategy or to help improve the way we work
Being an active leader for the organization using shadow of the leader to positively demonstrate coaching, leading and developing the teams
Ensuring active development of both the organization and team members
Basic Qualification Strong knowledge of API manufacturing APIy
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing operations in Pharma
Experience of supplier performance and relationship management across complex supply chains
International experience
People and capability development experience
Sourcing strategy and procurement skills including relationship management, supplier development, continuous improvement, negotiations and ability to implement and manage complex contractual arrangements
Demonstrated experience and understanding of GMP
Ability to lead cross functional teams to an aligned strategy
Highly developed problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualification Production site experience
Planning experience
Crisis Management and Business Continuity Planning
GPS / Lean Sigma
Financial Acumen and / or learning agility and desire to learn and understand
Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder engagement agility
Location and Working Model This role is based in GSK HQ London, UK / Wavre, Belgium / Cork, Ireland, Tres Cantos, Spain, Mayenne or Evreux France. The position offers a hybrid working model with a mix of remote and on-site work. Regular travel to supplier sites and GSK locations will be required.
Closing Date for Applications 18th February 2026 (COB)
How to apply If you are motivated by practical leadership and real impact, we encourage you to apply. Please share your CV and a short note that explains how your experience aligns with the role and how you would contribute to your team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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