Position Summary
The Sr Director – Molecule Steward Lead will lead a group of 5‑15 Molecule Stewards, providing end‑to‑end technical accountability for a portfolio of innovative programs, ensuring successful new product introduction, launch, and life‑cycle improvements. The role will drive program alignment from Commit to Commercial Design through Product sunset and represent MSAT at various product‑lifecycle milestones, including development of Product Control Strategy, Technology Transfer, PPQ, and ongoing maintenance of control strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a group of Molecule Stewards (5‑10) accountable for end‑to‑end technical leadership of pipeline and in‑line programs. Recruit and develop a world‑class team.
* Serve on Molecule Steward leadership team to drive and improve portfolio and organizational excellence.
* Define and own technical strategy through a product’s lifecycle, including product transfers, R&D, Manufacturing Robustness Review Board meetings, and risk management.
* Develop and deliver the Technical Lifecycle Plan, including geographical expansion and new technologies.
* Maintain product history and knowledge, ensuring alignment with knowledge‑management standards and contributing to process history files.
* Provide technical leadership and SME expertise for multi‑site investigations, critical deviations, troubleshooting, and major change programs.
* Stay current with scientific subject matter, regulatory policies, guidelines, and industry best practices.
* Coordinate technical review of regulatory submissions and responses with MSAT, ensuring appropriate SME and site review.
* Represent MSAT, providing single‑point accountable decision maker for GSC strategic team and CMC team, ensuring a robust product control strategy.
* Develop and manage collaborations with technical staff across Supply Chain sites, MSAT & R&D, and mentor technical talent.
* Manage stakeholders effectively.
* Demonstrate knowledge of risk management approaches.
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, biochemical engineering, or a related field.
* Experience in biopharmaceutical development or a related scientific area.
* Experience supporting molecule program management across preclinical and/or clinical stages.
* Experience working within cross‑functional, matrixed development teams.
* Experience working within external regulatory frameworks (FDA, EMA, MHRA, PMDA).
* Experience supporting technology transfer activities within a product development environment.
Preferred Qualifications
* PhD or Master’s degree is preferred.
* Strong communication skills in English and experience presenting technical information to diverse audiences.
* Experience using risk‑based approaches and project management tools.
* Knowledge of global regulatory pathways for clinical development.
* Comfort working in matrixed and cross‑cultural teams.
Work Location and Compensation
The role is based in Upper Providence PA, Waltham MA, Durham NC, United Kingdom (GSK HQ London or Ware), Wavre Belgium, Aranda Spain, or Evreux France, offering a hybrid working model.
Annual base salary for new hires ranges from $220,275 to $367,125 for locations in Cambridge MA, Waltham MA, Rockville MD, or San Francisco CA. Salary ranges are adjusted for location, skills, experience, education, and market rate. The position offers an annual bonus and eligibility for a share‑based long‑term incentive program. Benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
Equal Opportunity Employer
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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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