Senior Director, Quality Operations Vaccines

Senior Director, Quality Operations Vaccines

The posting period will end on the 15th of February in 2026

The role can be done from any location that is close to a GSK location

Business Introduction :

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance.

Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.

We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

Position summary :

You will own operational quality, regulatory readiness and supply continuity across all GSK Vaccines manufacturing sites. You will work closely with leaders in Quality, Supply, R&D and Regulatory to solve issues and deliver practical improvements. This role offers visible impact, and the chance to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Key responsibilities :

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

• Lead operational quality across all GSK vaccines manufacturing sites to ensure supply continuity and patient safety
• Set site-level quality priorities, metrics and governance with clear owners and deadlines
• Oversee investigations, root cause analysis and robust corrective and preventive actions
• Deliver simplification and continuous improvement projects that improve quality, speed and cost
• Grow capability through coaching, succession planning and inclusive leadership of quality teams
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support inspections, transfers and new investments
• Translate global and regional quality strategy into clear operational plans for Belgium sites
• Run quality governance meetings and provide timely, transparent updates to senior stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with good manufacturing practice, data integrity expectations and local laws
• Monitor quality performance and act decisively to close gaps and mitigate risks to supply
• Provide oversight for commissioning, qualification and transfer activities at sites and partners
• Promote digital and data-led improvements to make quality processes simpler and more reliable

Basic Qualifications :

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals :

Preferred Qualifications :

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

The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver / parental and medical leave.

If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.The annual base salary in Poland for new hires in this position ranges from PLN 0 to PLN 0 gross, taking into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Depending on the role and internal policies, the position may also be eligible for a bonus (if applicable and based on defined, non-discretionary criteria) and / or awards for exceptional performance (granted at the employer’s discretion). All statutory benefits will be maintained in accordance with Polish law. Other benefits may also be offered, which may include private healthcare, additional paid days off, life insurance, private pension plan and fully paid parental leave & care of family member leave.

More detailed information on the total reward package applicable to your role will be supplied during the recruitment process. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the market rate for the role.

If you have a disability and require assistance during the course of the selection process, you will have the opportunity to let us know what specific assistance you require in order to make suitable arrangements.

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.

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