GSK · 2 days ago
Technical Director
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveGSK is a pharmaceutical company focused on combating HIV and AIDS. They are seeking an experienced Technical Director to oversee CMC and pharmaceutical development across ViiV’s pipeline, ensuring alignment between various functions and managing relationships with external partners.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Provide scientific and technical leadership for a portfolio of assets in ViiV’s development pipeline
Lead external product development collaborations, including localisation of manufacturing and support for generic product development
Drive the development of self-administration devices for long-acting injectable assets
Oversee tech transfer projects, commercial scale-ups, and manufacturing implementations
Cross-functional project management and matrix leadership
Represent ViiV Healthcare at governance meetings and collaborate closely with global teams and external partners
Offer technical expertise for localised manufacturing, due diligence, and development projects
Engage with industry, academia, and NGOs to stay at the forefront of pharmaceutical product development
Qualification
Required
Degree (BSc/BEng, MSc/MEng) in a science or technical discipline (e.g., chemical/process engineering, pharmacy, chemistry)
Demonstrated leadership experience in drug product formulation/development within a major pharma company
Strong technical background in oral solid dose (OSD) and/or sterile product development, clinical & commercial manufacture, and CMC regulatory requirements
Proven record in R&D/manufacturing environments and cross-functional team leadership
Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and decision-making skills
Preferred
Higher degree (PhD, EngD) in a relevant discipline
Experience in Biopharm/large molecule product development
International experience, especially with third parties
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Awareness of industry technology trends and a record of external scientific publications/presentations
Benefits
All the employee benefits offered by GSK
Company
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