Overview
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Site Name: UK - County Durham - Barnard Castle
Posted Date: Oct 24 2025
GSK Barnard Castle is a key secondary manufacturing site investing in industry 4.0 state‑of‑the‑art, bespoke equipment to support sustained new product introductions and volume increases. The site contributes revenues of approximately $2Bn annually and is a major supplier of GSK blockbuster products.
We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme. We embrace modern work practices; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model to balance remote and in‑office work.
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Responsibilities
* Lead sterility assurance projects to ensure contamination control strategies (CCS) are effectively implemented and aligned with site objectives and regulatory requirements.
* Provide overall oversight of facility operations, ensuring compliance with sterility assurance standards and contamination control measures.
* Drive the implementation of sterility assurance programmes across facilities, collaborating with cross‑functional teams at site and above‑site levels to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
* Ensure facilities are maintained and operated in alignment with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and contamination prevention principles.
* Collaborate with operations and quality teams to ensure contamination control measures are integrated effectively into manufacturing processes.
* Monitor performance metrics related to facility operations and contamination control, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
* Act as the primary point of contact for sterility assurance within facilities, representing the team during audits, inspections, and internal reviews.
* Contribute to the harmonisation and continuous improvement of sterility assurance practices across the organisation, sharing knowledge and best practices.
* Develop and deliver training programmes, ensuring staff understand and consistently apply sterility assurance and contamination control measures.
* Support the strategic planning and execution of facility upgrades or projects to optimise contamination control systems and ensure regulatory compliance.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related field
* Significant experience in sterility assurance within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industry
* Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements around sterility assurance and sterile manufacturing (e.g., FDA, MHRA, EMA) and industry standards (e.g., cGMP, ISO).
* Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
* Strong leadership and project management abilities.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
* An advanced degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related field provides advanced knowledge of the scientific principles and methodologies that are crucial for ensuring product quality in the pharmaceutical industry.
Additional information
Closing Date for Applications: 7th November 2025 (COB).
Please take a copy of the Job Description, as it will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying, describe how you meet the competencies for this role in your cover letter or CV, as these will be used to assess your application.
Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We are a global biopharma company focused on four therapeutic areas and committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive. GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we support flexible working arrangements. If you require adjustments to our process, contact UKRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com or 0808 234 4391.
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