Expert Scientist R&D

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Site Name: Belgium-Wavre, Belgium-Rixensart

Posted Date: Aug 25 2021

Job Purpose

The Expert Scientist is expected to lead, design and execute scientific studies in support of technical programs as they progress from early development into Phase I/ II, Phase III.The Expert Scientist is expected to lead the development and the transfer of cellular analytical methods for a broad vaccine portfolio covering attenuated and live viruses, adeno vectors and mRNA based vaccines.

Your Responsibilities

• You design and lead specific development workstreams autonomously, in line with business priorities, following the Quality by Design framework.
• You are independently responsible for the conception, design, implementation, and interpretation of scientific and technical data to support projects.
• You collaborate with and/or leads scientific staff to design, implement, and interpret the data from development workstreams.
• You make sound scientific/technical and business decisions based on a balance of data, analysis and experience.
• You function effectively as a core team member on multiple concurrent project workstreams and established work processes.
• You solve complex problems through collaborations with others, taking a new perspective on existing solutions.
• You provide guidance to new team members and acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• You generate strong relationships in the area of technical development with high quality partners beneficial to the organization, both internally and externally, to strengthen development/implementation of new methods/technologies related to viral and mRNA vaccines.
• You prepare and present scientific data within Technical R&D including Technical Development Team and may represent GSK externally (conferences, etc).
• You author and review technical protocol, reports and manufacturing support documents in support of various project development stages.
• You utilize technical process knowledge to meet regulatory requirements appropriate for stage of development.
• You communicate effectively within TRD and with external stakeholders and is able to defend scientific and technical decisions at the appropriate technical board.
• You benchmark specific technologies in own functional area to bring technology to state of the art.
• You contribute to and drives strategy and technical development planning and accountability in the execution there of.
• You ensure execution of the function’s risk assessment and escalate at relevant bodies. Development of mitigation plans.
• You act as a voice and ambassador of its department at various governance bodies / meetings.
• You lead and implement the respect of the GxP / EHS / QA rules application.
  

Why you?

Basic Qualifications

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

• PhD with 3+ years of post-doc MS with 6+ years of experience OR BS with 9+ years of experience.
• Degree in Biology, Virology, Biotechnology.
• At least 8 years of experience in vaccines related domains.
• Experience with mRNA vaccines and Viral vaccines is required.
• Must have the ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively.
• Fluent English knowledge is a must (collaboration in international environment, conferences, etc)
• Sound scientific methodology and thinking
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English both scientifically/technically as well as conversational.
  

Preferred Qualifications

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

• PhD + 5 years of experience in vaccine industry (Viral and mRNA vaccine).
• Experience in technology transfer in manufacturing.
  

Why GSK?

Our values and expectations are at the heart of everything we do and form an important part of our culture.

These include Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity along with Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork.

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.

Our goal is to be one of the world’s most innovative, best performing and trusted healthcare companies. We believe that we all bring something unique to GSK and when we combine our knowledge, experiences and styles together, the impact is incredible. Come join our adventure at GSK where you will be inspired to do your best work for our patients and consumers. A place where you can be you, feel good and keep growing.

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