Biopharmaceutical Production Manager

About the role

This role is part of a dynamic operations team delivering vital medicines to patients globally. The Production Manager upholds GSK Values and Expectations, working collaboratively with colleagues and support groups. Reporting to the Value Stream Lead and Site Leadership, they are responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective execution of biopharmaceutical processes, and coordinating with department heads on projects to enhance performance for current and future products. This role will provide the opportunity to lead key activities to progress your career.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks and interactions in accordance with GSK’s core values: Accountability for Impact, Ambition for Patients, and Doing the Right Thing.
• Follow GSK’s leadership expectations by focusing on priorities, motivating others, and supporting team growth to encourage high performance.
• Partner with the NPI leads and support team managers for the successful implementation of new products and equipment.
• Manage 4 shift operations in a 24/7 facility, overseeing production supervisors, specialists, and front-line staff.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing, safety, and environmental regulations (GSK QMS/EHS, CFR/cGMP, OSHA, local/state/federal requirements).
• Oversee documentation practices, approve Batch Documents, and ensure SOP and logbooks are maintained and within compliance, and ensure sufficient data integrity controls are in place.
• Set departmental priorities using operational data and staff capacity.
• Meet department and site KPIs for safety, quality, and supply.
• Approve safety and compliance investigations; promote transparency and a values-driven culture.
• Hold teams accountable for cross-functional activities like engineering, validation, and tech transfer studies.
• Recommend updates to digital platforms.
• Develop workforce plans for staff development and performance management.
• Define production and staffing requirements to meet schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, Engineering or Biotechnology field
• 7+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, or a related technology-driven industry
• 3+ years in a management role overseeing both direct and indirect reports

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in biological sciences, or an engineering discipline
• 5 or more years of experience in large-scale manufacturing
• Proficient verbal and written communication abilities
• Capacity to collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Experience in hands-on operations, previous people leadership roles, and participation in responsibilities beyond production operations
• A demonstrated commitment to quality and compliance, accompanied by a proven track record
• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills, as well as strong influence and relationship-building capabilities with a focus on teamwork

Skills

• Biopharmaceuticals
• Bioprocessing
• Cell Line Development
• Drug Development
• Experimental Methods
• Molecular Cell Biology
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Quality by Design
• Regulatory Submissions
• Simulation Models
• Technical Writing
• Technology Transfer