Product Quality Strategy Leader Senior Director

Role Summary

You will lead the Vaccines Product Quality Strategy organization and shape how quality supports our global supply and patient impact. You will work with leaders across Quality, R&D, Supply and Commercial to set strategy, drive risk-based decisions and embed practical improvements. We value strategic thinking, strong influencing skills, and a hands-on approach to improve quality outcomes. The role can be done from any location that is close to a GSK location in Europe or in the US.

Responsibilities

• Define and deploy a clear product quality strategy for Vaccines that aligns with global quality objectives
• Lead enterprise-level product quality risk management and governance, including escalations and strategic reviews
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to prioritise quality investments, deliverables and continuous improvement programmes
• Oversee critical quality metrics, audits and regulatory readiness to maintain supply and compliance
• Sponsor digital and data initiatives that simplify quality processes and improve decision making
• Build capability and coach teams to embed a proactive, predict-and-prevent quality mindset
• Set and translate product quality priorities into clear, measurable plans with timelines and owners
• Manage quality governance forums and deliver regular, transparent updates to senior stakeholders
• Lead root cause investigations and ensure robust corrective and preventive actions are implemented
• Support regulatory inspections and responses, working with operational teams and external authorities when needed
• Develop talent, succession plans and inclusive leadership within the quality community

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in scientific, engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Required: Minimum 10 years’ experience in quality, regulatory or manufacturing roles within a regulated healthcare environment
• Required: Proven experience in product quality strategy, risk management and governance
• Required: Strong experience working with cross-functional and senior stakeholders
• Required: Demonstrated record of delivering continuous improvement and change programmes
• Required: Fluent in English; good working knowledge of local languages is an advantage
• Preferred: Advanced degree (MSc, MBA, PhD) in a relevant field
• Preferred: Experience leading quality strategy in biologics, sterile manufacturing, or complex supply networks
• Preferred: Practical experience with regulatory inspections and interactions with major health authorities
• Preferred: Familiarity with digital quality systems, data integrity and automation initiatives
• Preferred: Strong people leadership in a matrix environment, with coaching and talent development experience
• Preferred: Track record of implementing risk-based quality frameworks and measurable KPIs