• Job Description

  Req#: 370886

  We are building a state-of-the-art end to end Biopharm capability which delivers efficient discovery of antibody molecules that are selected and engineered for rapid development so that, together with our therapy area partners, we discover, develop and manufacture novel portfolio of exciting medicines to benefit patients around the world. If you aim to be part of a global cutting edge drug development and discovery organization and are motivated to contribute towards bringing lifesaving drugs to patients, join us!

  As Facility Engineer you will be responsible for providing to a Biopharmaceutical clinical manufacturing pilot plant that utilizes Mammalian Cell Culture, Microbial, and Cell & Gene Therapy processes. You will work within a R&D Biopharmaceutical Product Development and Supply (BPDS) Engineering Department.

  This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following…

  • Proactively facilitates interaction between Biopharm R&D Departments and GSK Site Facilities in support of day-to-day operations, capital projects, and emergencies.
  • Coordinate Preventative and Corrective Maintenance shutdowns of the facility HVAC and utility systems with manufacturing schedule to minimize downtime in the plant.
  • Provide technical oversight for the design, specification, construction, installation and commissioning of new equipment and facility upgrades to existing facility as part of capital projects or business led initiatives.
  • Own and execute Change Controls through the Management of Change Process.
  • Subject Matter Expert for facility and utility impact during internal quality and external agency audits.
  • Trainer and management of third-party contractors and vendors.
  • Occasional off hour facility support for troubleshooting of utilities alarms.
  • Conduct weekly GMP facility walk throughs to proactively identify facility issues and then drive timely resolution.
  • Interact with internal and third-party support functions including Site Facility Engineering, Environmental Hazard and Safety, Safety Duty Holders, facility technicians, maintenance trades, housekeeping custodians, and security to ensure safety, quality, business level, and global engineering standards are met.
  • Process differential pressure dP alarm reports according to existing procedures. Assist in investigation, processing, and tracking of dP alarms.

  Why you?

  Basic Qualifications:

  We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

  • 2 or more years of experience as a Facility Engineer OR related experience working in pharmaceutical processing plant.
  • B.S. degree in Engineering

  Preferred Qualifications:

  If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

  • Knowledge of GMP Utility Systems (Water for Injection, Clean Steam, HVAC) and facility design.
  • Broad-based knowledge of Biopharmaceutical processing and associated engineering/maintenance activities.
  • Experience with cGMP guidelines for pharmaceutical processing.
  • Demonstrated record of achievement in a small project execution, cross-functional team contribution, and troubleshooting.
  • Prioritization and self-directed coordination of engineering activities.

  Why GSK?

  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. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years.

  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.

  #LI-GSK

  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. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.

  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 workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We’re committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.

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• About the company

  GlaxoSmithKline plc is a British multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Brentford, England.

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