Director, Global Analytical Standard

Business Introduction

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients' needs and drive our performance.

Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it's vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.

We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

Position Summary

You will lead global analytical standards for our medicines network from our Belgium one of our GSC location. You will work across analytical, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing teams to set clear standards and drive consistent, high-quality laboratory practices worldwide. We value collaboration, practical problem solving, and a focus on measurable improvement. This role offers scope to grow your leadership, influence global change, and make a direct impact on patient safety by strengthening the way we generate and use analytical data. Join us to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

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

• Define and maintain global analytical standards, methods and best practices for laboratories across the network.

• Lead cross-functional working groups to implement standards and resolve technical or compliance issues.

• Ensuring risks are managed and adherence to technical standards.

• Define, implement and maintain Knowledge Management related to Analytical Controls topic

• Provide technical leadership for investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions related to analytical testing.

• Support regulatory interactions by ensuring analytical documentation and evidence meet expectations.

• Coach and build capability in analytical teams, fostering consistent skills and practice across sites.

Additional information:

• Reporting line: QC Analytical Equipment & Automation Senior Director

• Number of positions available: 1

• People management (direct/indirect reports, etc.): 5 DR

• Business travel requirements: limited

• Primary location: Wavre, Belgium

• Secondary location: Ware (UK), Upper Providence (US)

• Relocation package provided: no

• Application closing date: Sunday April 5th 2026, EOD CET

Basic Qualification

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals

• Degree in analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, pharmacy or a related scientific discipline

• Minimum 10 years' hands-on experience in analytical laboratories within a regulated environment

• Experience in method development, validation, transfer and troubleshooting

• Knowledge of laboratory quality systems and data integrity principles

• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and to influence technical decisions

• Fluency in English - written and spoken

Preferred Qualification

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus

• Experience in a global role, setting standards or governance across multiple sites

• Practical knowledge of chromatography, mass spectrometry or related analytical techniques

• Familiar with regulatory expectations for analytical methods and submissions

• Formal training in project management, risk management or root cause analysis

• Experience leading complex technical projects and change programs

• Previous people leadership or mentoring experience

• Fluency in a European language e.g. French

Working pattern and location

This role is primarily based in Belgium. You will be expected to spend regular time on site to lead implementation and support laboratory capability.

Job application end date

Sunday, April 5th 2026 EOD CET

How to apply

We welcome your application. Please include a short cover letter or personal statement that explains how your experience matches the responsibilities and qualifications.

Tell us what motivates you about this role and how you would contribute to our mission.

We look forward to hearing from you !

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Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

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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