Senior QC Specialist

To provide technical support to the projects team for Quality Control (QC) related activities for the new projects introduced in GSK Tuas Vaccines. He/she represents Tuas QC unit and collaborates with global/Belgium QC as well as global Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) in all areas of QC validation and operation. The QC Specialist / Senior QC Specialist ensures that all aspects of QC testing of the new projects, test method validation, analytical equipment qualification, analytical method transfer, laboratory and analytical capacity are successfully completed. For new analytical test methods introduced, the QC Specialist / Senior QC Specialist ensures that the local QC unit participates in the method development and validation. He/ She will also support the local QC unit to be ready to transit into lifecycle management.

Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Leads method validation, development, verification, transfer and new equipment / technology introduction. Performs testing for project related activities as required.

• Provides expertise and consultation to projects team on technical QC matters to ensure compliance to applicable corporate, regulatory and external agency regulations.

• Ensures timely implementation of the projects with full compliance to corporate, regulatory and external agency regulations if applicable.

• Keeps up-to-date on regulations/ development of biopharmaceutical QC method/ technology to ensure the project maximizes the use of digitalization, automation and robotics.

• Works closely with global/local QC stakeholders to develop and endorse the following: --Analytical transfer plan and Validation master plan, cost management (eg. facility, analytical equipment) and training plan

• Collaborates closely with global QC departments on test method innovation/ evaluation to support the project team in facility design / modification specifically for QC operations.

• Writes/ reviews change controls, events/ deviations, CAPAs and GMP documents (e.g. SOP, protocols, reports).

• Ensures spendings are within project target budget.

• Perform testing when required to adhere to test release and project plan

• Respects all safety and security polices, laboratory policies and practices on site and ensures policies and SEHSS are deployed and respected.

• Anticipate, plan and execute the transition from a project mode to routine mode in terms of QC operations.

• Knowledge management on knowledge retention and effective training to ensure methods/ knowledge are effectively transferred to routine testing team.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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