Quality Systems & Data Lead
GSK
Quality Systems & Data Lead
GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems. Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines.
Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.
The Role
The Quality Systems & Data Lead, provides leadership to a team of Quality professionals critical in overseeing data integrity and governance, training compliance, Quality Management System (QMS) deployment and enhancement, as well as defining and driving the site Quality Improvement Plan including Quality role in smart manufacturing. The role also includes responsibility for driving GPS for Quality, Quality Culture and embedding Digital innovation and Strategy into the site.
The role ensures inspection readiness in the area of accountability. The Quality Systems & Data Lead, reports to the Site Quality Director and is part of the site Quality Leadership Team (QLT).
Key Responsibilities
Lead and drive the Quality digital strategy with site and central functions.
Provide leadership for site Data Integrity & Governance, ensuring accurate documentation management, secure archiving, retention, and controlled access.
Apply Lean Six Sigma and GSK Production System (GPS) methods to deliver systemic quality improvements.
Ensure full training compliance, maintain updated training records, and facilitate required programs.
Oversee local implementation of updates to quality digital systems VQMS (Vaccines Quality Management System) and MERP (Manufacturing Execution & Reporting Platform) via proper change management.
Develop, implement, and monitor the Quality Improvement Plan, ensuring continuous improvement.
Partner with cross-functional teams to align and integrate quality systems and maintain the QMS (Quality Management Systems).
Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of compliance, FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulations, and industry trends; interpret requirements and embed them into site quality systems.
Actively contribute to the Quality Leadership Team (QLT) on quality strategy, objectives, and central initiatives.
Drive Quality Culture and GPS tools such as GEMBA, Process Confirmation, and 5S within Quality.
Ensure electronic systems are compliant, robust, and sustain data integrity requirements.
Why You!
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
Experience working in a commercial pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
Experience working with quality systems, including validation, compliance, and operations involving high‑volume, rapid‑turnaround workflows, as well as experience applying industry and scientific practices relevant to the business.
Experience leading improvement programs that include setting program objectives, coordinating cross‑functional activities, and tracking implementation outcomes.
Experience applying Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements, National Institutes of Health (NIH) guidelines, FDA regulations, and other regulatory agency expectations related to validation, operations, analytical testing, and stability programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience applying GSK leadership expectations by setting team priorities, coordinating workflow to maintain focus, carrying out defined development activities such as coaching or feedback sessions, practicing self‑awareness in daily interactions, and using agile and culturally adaptable approaches when managing tasks or projects. (Team 10-12, 4 direct reports)
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Solid team player able to function within team-based organisation.
Drive change management in a complex environment.
Able to interact with peers, subordinate and senior personnel in multidisciplinary environment including engineering, facility operations, validation, supply chain operations, production, QC, finance and EHS.
Able to prioritise and decide appropriate course of actions.
Effective at implementing decisions.
How to Apply:
If this role speaks to your experience and ambitions, please apply now. Share your CV and a short note explaining how your skills match this role and what impact you hope to make. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.
Closing Date: 19th April 2026
Work Arrangements:
This role offers an on-site (weekly 5 days) working model at Ware, Hertfordshire, UK. Remote or fully home-working arrangements are not available for this role.
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Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
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.
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