Sr Specialist - MSAT GCC

Sr Specialist - MSAT GCC

  • bullet Bengaluru, India
  • bullet Full time
  • bullet Technical

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We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines, focusing on science of the immune system, human genetics and advanced technologies. We invest in 4 core therapeutic areas: Infectious diseases, HIV, Oncology, Immunology/Respiratory and future opportunities to impact health at scale.

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Sr Specialist - MSAT GCC

Job description

Site Name: Bengaluru Luxor North Tower
Posted Date: Apr 24 2025

Job Responsibilities:

Manage the following tasks:

  • Prepare and manage all the meetings and documents related to the project (agenda, minutes, Team Site, TC….)

  • Ability to develop solution by creating mockups in the laboratory.

  • Create commissioning protocoled in order to perform testing to confirm the design in regard to early requirements

  • Act as a validation expert on SUS by:

    • Creating Design Summary Reports (DSR) based on the feedback of the users

    • Conducting Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) by organizing workshop with the different users in order to capture and evaluate the risks linked to the items to be validated and the usage in the production(s) area.  Update the FMEA to V2 at the end of the qualification

    • Based on the UR Tool and the FMEA Developing the User Requirement Specifications (URS)

    • Create, Coordinating and manage the electronic Change Control (eCC)

    • Based on the URS and the documentation received by the supplier, executing Design Qualification (DQ).

    • According to the requirements that are still not met during the DQ, develop a Validation Master Plans (VMP) in order to meet all the requirements of the URS.

    • According to the validation strategy developed in the VMP, write the IOQ protocoled, conduct the test in the laboratory with the protocol and finalized the report based on the testing in the laboratory.  Ability to manage incidents that may occur during the laboratory testing.

    • Compiling and summarize the validation evidence in the Validation Summary Reports (VSR)

    • Conducting Chemical Compatibility Risk Assessments (CRA) based on data from the supplier

    • Performing Leachable Risk Assessments (LRA) covering extractible approaches

    • Calculate Patient Exposure Scenarios (PES) based on the raw data from the supplier

    • Conducting risk assessments and writing technical rationales.

    • Ability to conduct BCT testing for shipping validation (in coordination with external lab)

    • Ability to construct comprehensive training package on specific new technology

  • Manage the PO process, acquiring components from manufacturers.

  • Ensure progress of the project in alignment with the implementation/PPQ timeline

  • Anticipate RA impacts and documentation needs with the regulatory

  • Shipping of components from manufacturers to external laboratories, ensuring full GMP traceability, and completing the necessary GMP sending checklist.

  • Provide weekly reporting on progress status, performances and issues to VTT manager

  • Create and manage the appropriate master data linked to the creation of the new items.

  • Ability to interact and manage suppliers in the frame of tenders for new business allocation.

  • Review more junior staff document in order to insure their alignment as per technical and quality requirement.

Skillsets Required:

  • Advanced degree in chemistry, biology, chemical engineering or similar field of study. 

  • Experience: at least 6-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical MSAT or a related field. A scientific and technological know-how related to Single Use validation and vaccines manufacturing is an additional asset.

  • Ability to coach and support more junior staff in the accomplishments of their task

  • Ability to resolve complex technical issues by bringing creative solutions with the right quality framework

  • Scientific and technological know-how related to Single Use validation and vaccines manufacturing

  • Project management skills and Validation technical skills

  • Knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP).

  • Hands on mentality/approach and ability to work in the laboratory.

  • Good knowledge of GSK organization and GSK governance

  • Flexibility to face rapidly changing environment

  • Ability to work in a matrix international organization.

  • Proficiency in writing DSR, FMEA, URS, DQ, VMP, IOQ, VSR, Commissioning protocole, extractable protocols, biocompatibility reports, and leachable risk assessments and PES calculation.

  • Skills to report GSK internally but also with partners externally.

  • Social skills to foster teamwork of people belonging to different organizations / departments / sites/external partners.

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

  • Written and oral fluency in English.

Scope:

 

  • MSAT, or Manufacturing Science and Technology, is a critical function within a pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing organization in general. The GSK MSAT team is responsible for ensuring that products are produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Here are some key activities carried out by the MSAT team.

  • o   Process Optimization and Troubleshooting.

  • o   Technology Transfer.

  • o   Process Validation.

  • o   Continuous Improvement.

  • o   Technical Support.

  • o   Regulatory Compliance.

  • o   Data Analysis and Reporting.

  • o   Training and Development.

  •  Overall, the GSK MSAT team plays a vital role in ensuring that manufacturing processes are efficient, reliable, and compliant with regulatory standards, ultimately contributing to the successful production of high-quality pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products.

  • Vaccines Technical Team, part of the MSAT Vaccines, is managing the development and introduction of new product in our commercial facilities. Our supports extend on sites located in Asia, Europe, and the US. We are also developing the next generation of mature product and creation of technological platform to support the constant evolution of our products.  The Single Use team is bringing expertise on Single use technology and validation activities to support those objectives by bringing smart and innovative technical solution to the users.

Inclusion at GSK:

As an employer committed to Inclusion, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Please contact our Recruitment Team at IN.recruitment-adjustments@gsk.com to discuss your needs.

Why GSK?

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

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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