MSAT Drug Product Owner Lead

The Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering; North East; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in the North East of England is seeking an MSAT DP Lead to manage and develop a team of Product Owners. This role includes strategic oversight of product quality, facilitating improvements in manufacturing processes, and driving the adoption of innovative digital technologies. Candidates should possess a BSc in a Scientific or Engineering discipline and have proven leadership capabilities. The company offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, hybrid working model, and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Pension plan membership

Shares and savings programme

Qualifications

• BSc in a Scientific or Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Proven capability to lead teams in a Technical role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of external regulatory requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of multiple product dose forms and their manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience in product lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a competent team of Product Owners.
• Ensure effective management of product quality and knowledge transfer.
• Provide strategic direction for technical support to manufacturing processes.
• Oversee preparation and execution of NPI TTs and lifecycle changes.
• Facilitate improvements in product and process capability.
• Ensure comprehensive risk assessment and action planning.
• Sponsor investigations and root cause analysis for deviations.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Drive adoption of digital tools and manufacturing technologies.

Job description

Job description

GSK Barnard Castle is a key secondary manufacturing site and has invested heavily in industry 4.0 state of the art, bespoke equipment to support sustained new product introductions and volume increases, and as a key supplier of some of GSK's blockbuster products, the site contributes revenues of ~$2Bn annually.

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 practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.

Discover more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpage Life at GSK | GSK

MSAT DP Lead – Role Overview

The MSAT DP Lead will lead and develop a high-performing team of Product Owners, fostering collaboration and professional growth. They will provide strategic oversight across the product lifecycle, ensuring quality, effective knowledge transfer, and implementation of the Product Control Strategy. Guide technical support for manufacturing, resolve operational issues, and reduce waste. Oversee new product introductions and planned changes, ensuring smooth transitions to production. Champion product and process improvements focused on critical quality attributes, cost efficiency, and performance standards. Promote risk management, sponsor investigations and root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions. Lead a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, advancing digital tools and manufacturing technologies to maintain industry leadership.

In this role you will…

• Develop and lead a highly competent team of Product Owners, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Ensure effective management of product quality and knowledge transfer throughout the product lifecycle by the Product Owners.
• Provide strategic direction for technical support to manufacturing processes, ensuring resolution of day-to-day technical issues and minimizing reject/waste levels.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of NPI TTs and lifecycle planned changes, ensuring effective handover to production.
• Facilitate and sponsor improvements in product and process capability for critical quality attributes (CQAs) and process parameters (CPPs), focusing on yield improvement and scrap reduction to enhance Cost of Goods (CoGs).
• Promote technical standards, ensuring systems to track, trend, and analyse product performance are in place.
• Ensure comprehensive risk assessment, communication, and action planning in accordance with our Risk Management System (RMS).
• Sponsor investigations and root cause analysis for deviations, providing strategic leadership and overseeing corrective and preventive actions.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Drive the adoption of digital tools and manufacturing technologies, fostering a culture of innovation and staying abreast of industry trends to ensure GSK remains at the forefront of innovation.

Qualifications & Skills

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

• BSc in Scientific or Engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• Proven capability to lead teams, both line and matrix, in a Technical role
• Comprehensive knowledge of external regulatory requirements (MHRA, EMA, FDA), and internal/external quality requirements
• In depth knowledge and understanding of multiple product dose forms and their manufacturing processes
• Proven experience in product lifecycle management

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proficiency in digital tools and technologies.
• Innovative mindset and ability to drive change.
• Experience of process validation, scale-up and technical transfer
• Good knowledge of internal and external quality and EHS requirements

Closing Date for Applications

6th January 2026 (COB)

Why GSK?

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

Contact

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [e-mail] or 0808 234 4391.

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