Biopharmaceutical Production Manager
GSK
September 01, 2026
On-site
King of Prussia, PA
Operations
Responsibilities:
- Carry out tasks aligned with core values: Accountability for Impact, Ambition for Patients, Doing the Right Thing.
- Follow leadership expectations: set priorities, motivate others, and support team growth.
- Partner with NPI leads and support team managers to implement 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, and local/state/federal requirements).
- Oversee documentation practices: approve Batch Documents; ensure SOPs and logbooks are maintained within compliance; ensure data integrity controls.
- Set departmental priorities using operational data and staff capacity.
- Meet KPIs for safety, quality, and supply.
- Approve safety and compliance investigations; promote transparency and a values-driven culture.
- Hold teams accountable for cross-functional work (engineering, validation, 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.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, Engineering, or Biotechnology.
- 7+ years’ experience in biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related technology-driven industry.
- 3+ years in a management role overseeing direct and indirect reports.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in biological sciences or engineering.
- 5+ years’ experience in large-scale manufacturing.
- Proficient verbal and written communication; strong team collaboration.
- Hands-on operations experience and prior people leadership.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality and compliance; strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
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
- Carry out tasks aligned with core values: Accountability for Impact, Ambition for Patients, Doing the Right Thing.
- Follow leadership expectations: set priorities, motivate others, and support team growth.
- Partner with NPI leads and support team managers to implement 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, and local/state/federal requirements).
- Oversee documentation practices: approve Batch Documents; ensure SOPs and logbooks are maintained within compliance; ensure data integrity controls.
- Set departmental priorities using operational data and staff capacity.
- Meet KPIs for safety, quality, and supply.
- Approve safety and compliance investigations; promote transparency and a values-driven culture.
- Hold teams accountable for cross-functional work (engineering, validation, 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.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, Engineering, or Biotechnology.
- 7+ years’ experience in biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related technology-driven industry.
- 3+ years in a management role overseeing direct and indirect reports.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in biological sciences or engineering.
- 5+ years’ experience in large-scale manufacturing.
- Proficient verbal and written communication; strong team collaboration.
- Hands-on operations experience and prior people leadership.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality and compliance; strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
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