Head, Vaccines Development Projects - CMC Regulatory Affairs

At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting‑edge technology to transform people’s lives. Join GSK as Head, Vaccines Development Projects – CMC Regulatory Affairs, where you’ll lead impactful initiatives that advance vaccine development and make a meaningful difference in global health.

• Leads and oversees the development and execution of Vaccine CMC Regulatory strategies, ensuring alignment with GSK’s goals and regulatory requirements.
• Establishes and directs appropriate agency communications including End of Phase 2, Pre BLA, Scientific advice, and ad‑hoc product specific agency dialogue.
• Ensures risk assessments are conducted, and appropriate mitigation and treatment plans are defined for product developments, effectively liaising with business partners and customers across Product Development, Commercial Supply Chain, GRA and product development teams.
• Provides appropriate GSK representation and input to product specific inspections for CMC aspects to secure approvals of new products and ensure GSK learning and continuous improvement.
• Directs global teams which provide the primary interface with the CMC Development and commercial supply organisations for GSK global development products including in licensed assets.
• Responsible for managing direct agency interface for CMC product specific aspects for all GSK development and in‑licensed assets and to ensure effective negotiation of CMC agreements on behalf of R&D CMC Development and the Commercial Supply Chain.
• Proactively manage budget and resource requirements for the department.
• Liaises with the heads of CMC Regulatory Development Projects across modalities to drive aligned approaches for developments and filings, and with the CMC RA mature Products organisation to ensure an integrated regulatory strategy for products as they move towards commercial supply.
• Manages, coaches, and mentors staff across CMC RA.

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in vaccine physical product development, CMC regulatory affairs, or related areas.
• Extensive expertise of diverse market environments and requirements. Proven ability to assimilate new and emerging requirements and establish optimized approach in global context.
• Strong understanding of CMC regulatory requirements and processes for vaccine development.
• Extensive development experience including previous roles within product development, deep expertise and understanding of regulatory agencies worldwide and proven ability to effectively interface and communicate with global regulatory agencies.
• Experience managing teams and budgets effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams.

• Advanced degree (e.g., PhD, MBA) in a relevant field.
• Experience in managing vaccine development projects from early‑stage research to commercialization.
• Knowledge of global regulatory trends and emerging policies in vaccine development.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and process improvement in a complex organizational setting.
• Experience engaging with external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and industry groups.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on developing and mentoring teams, and leading leaders.

This role is based in Belgium, Italy, Poland, UK or USA and requires on‑site presence with flexibility for hybrid working arrangements.

Apply today and join us in our mission to get ahead of disease together.

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