Head of Lab Equipment & Systems

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.

Job purpose

You will lead the Lab Equipment & Systems function in Belgium, driving reliable and future-ready laboratory operations. You will work closely with QC, R&D, Technical Services and Engineering to manage equipment lifecycle, lab systems and capital projects.

We value clear decision makers who coach teams, collaborate across disciplines, and balance compliance with practical delivery.

This role offers visible impact, strong career growth and the chance to shape how labs support science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Your responsibilities

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

• Own the lifecycle of laboratory equipment and systems for QC and R&D, from acquisition to decommissioning.

• Lead delivery of medium and small capital projects and upgrades, ensuring timelines, budget and quality are met.

• Partner with Technical Services, Engineering, EHS and Quality to manage equipment qualification, validation and inspection readiness.

• Manage vendor relationships, service contracts and spare parts strategies to reduce downtime and cost.

• Oversee lab information systems and digital tools used in laboratory operations, supporting implementation and data integrity.

• Build and coach a multidisciplinary team and external service partners to deliver high quality, safe and efficient lab support.

You will work in a collaborative, matrixed environment. Key day-to-day duties include:

• Define short- and long-term equipment and systems roadmaps aligned with business needs.

• Prioritize and prepare business cases for Capex, addressing obsolescence, capacity and compliance risks.

• Ensure equipment qualification, preventative maintenance and performance metrics are in place.

• Drive continuous improvement of lab workflows, asset utilization and cost efficiency.

• Support investigations and root cause analysis for equipment or system failures.

• Represent lab equipment and systems in governance forums and regulatory interactions.

Additional information

• Reporting line: VP QC Belgium Operations

• Level of the role: Director

• People management (direct / indirect reports, etc.): 9 DR. Around 70 IR

• Business travel requirements: limited

• Primary location: Wavre

• Secondary location: no

• Relocation support provided: no

• Regular presence onsite: required

• Application closing date: Sunday September 27th, 2026 – EOD CET

_ Why You _

Basic Qualification

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

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical discipline

• Minimum 8 years’ experience managing laboratory equipment, facilities or engineering projects in a highly regulated environment

• Proven experience with equipment qualification, validation or commissioning activities

• Strong track record in project delivery, budget management and vendor oversight

• Familiarity with laboratory systems and data integrity principles for digital tools

• Fluency in English and French – both written and spoken

Preferred Qualification

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

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Biotechnology or similar technical field

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical or vaccine environments

• Knowledge of GxP compliance, quality systems and inspection readiness

• Experience delivering Capital Projects and business cases in complex organisations

• Familiarity with computerized lab systems (LIMS, LES) and digital transformation projects

• Demonstrated people leadership experience with external service providers

Skills

Data Integrity, Detail-Oriented, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Influencing Without Authority, Lean Management, Problem Solving, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Risk Awareness, Testing Operations

Belgium Salary Range / Fourchette salariale – Belgique: EUR 117,750 to EUR 196,250The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. 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 candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.Le salaire de base mensuel brut minimum pour les nouvelles recrues à ce poste est indiqué ci dessus pour chaque lieu applicable. Ce salaire de base mensuel brut minimum tient compte de plusieurs facteurs, notamment les compétences, l’expérience et le niveau de formation du/de la candidat(e), ainsi que le taux du marché pour le poste. En outre, ce poste peut donner droit à un bonus annuel ainsi qu’une éligibilité pour participer à notre programme de long term incentive basé sur des actions, en fonction du niveau du rôle. Des informations plus détaillées sur l’ensemble du package salarial seront fournies au cours du processus de recrutement. Ce poste étant ouvert à des candidat(e)s basé(e)s dans plusieurs pays, des fourchettes de salaire sont également indiquées pour certains lieux. Les fourchettes salariales pour d’autres localisations sont mentionnées parce que certains marchés ont des lois en matière de transparence salariale qui imposent que les informations sur les salaires soient affichées dans les offres d’emploi, et que ces pays sont des lieux potentiels pour ce poste. Si aucune fourchette salariale n’est indiquée dans l’offre d’emploi pour un lieu ou un pays spécifique, la rémunération correspondante sera discutée au cours du processus de recrutement. Veuillez noter que les salaires varient selon le pays en fonction des compétences, de l’expérience, du niveau de formation du/de la candidat(e) et du taux du marché pour le poste. Les offres sont généralement faites dans la fourchette annoncée en fonction des compétences, de l’expérience et des qualifications du/de la candidat(e), la partie haute de la fourchette étant généralement réservée aux profils très expérimentés ou à des circonstances exceptionnelles répondant à ces critères.

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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