Specialist Incoming Materials

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Site Name: Belgium-Wavre
Posted Date: Jun 29 2021

The SPU Incoming Materials (IM) department manages the life cycle of incoming materials (IM) used by all Belgian MPU’s. The Packaging team is focused on primary packaging (vials, syringes, stoppers, needles, …) and secondary packaging (labels, leaflets, boxes, …).

Life cycle management includes activities such as: user requirements definition, qualification, implementation, deviation support and change notification management.

We work in close connection with the Belgian MPU’s. Gemba’s & workshop on the shop floor are part of our day to day job.

We are also involved in audits (internal & external) to bring our expertise to answer any question from auditors linked to packaging.

Your Responsibilities

• Individually or as part of a project team, you will be responsible for solution design & qualification to be implemented in primary & secondary packaging.
• You will be responsible for the execution, coordination and follow-up of solution designs and technical matters related to packaging to ensure production, transformation, commissioning and qualification of the solution meets agreed cost, timing, technology and quality standards.
• In case of deviation, you will be responsible to investigate potential root causes (within GSK & at the supplier), write appropriate justification in the deviation.
• You maintain a relationship with specific suppliers to ensure GSK technical and quality expectations are met.
• You may act as SME for specific packaging articles
• Key activities include:
• Define functional, technical and quality requirements.
• Ensure preparation and update of the project qualification and coordinate qualification activities of the articles.
• Ensure coordination of a multifunction team to enable the creation articles following the internal procedures.
• Deviation management including investigation follow up, impact assessment etc.
• Ensure definition & implementation of CAPA
  
  

Why you?

Basic Qualifications

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

• University degree in Engineering (or equivalent by experience)
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in GMP environment
• Fluent in French and English (spoken and in writing)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Basic knowledge in plastics, glass and/or cardboard
• Knowledge of qualification/validation principles (V cycle, URS, IOQ, …)
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical, aseptic and biotech processes
• Familiar with Risk Analysis (FMEA) & Quality by design approaches
• Autonomous, Rigorous, Structured, Systematic, Good analytical skills
• Ability to lead and impact cross-functional team members without hierarchical authority
• Quality oriented
• Experience as investigator/ supplier auditor is an advantage
  
  

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 in a culture of Innovation, Performance and Trust.

GSK Vaccines – Our Vaccines business has a broad portfolio and innovative pipeline of vaccines to protect people of all ages. We deliver over two million vaccine doses per day to people living in over 160 countries.

For further information, please visit www.gsk.com.

At GSK we value diversity and treat all candidates equally. We aim to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel engaged, supportive of one another, and know their work makes an important contribution.

We provide a supportive working environment, and a range of development challenges and opportunities. We also offer competitive benefits and compensation packages designed to attract and to retain the very best.

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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