Senior Manager, MSAT Digital and Data Science at GlaxoSmithKline
Norristown, PA 19406
About the Job
GSK is currently looking for a Sr
Digital and Data Science MSAT Manager to join our team in Upper Merion, PA
The Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) organization is a site-based technical team responsible for ensuring manufacturing processes are capable, compliant and productive while maintaining product quality. The site MSAT team is also responsible for delivering continuous improvements to the existing supply chains supported by UM Biopharm and working with global MSAT to execute technology transfers and implement process-related improvement programs across the product lifecycle.The Senior Manager MSAT, Digital Systems and Processes serve as the site MSAT leader in the data and analytics space, supporting site initiatives and implementation of smart manufacturing principles in collaboration with the site digital and analytics teams and driving innovative solutions to complex technical problems
The Senior Manager will lead a team of data scientists and engineers to facilitate delivery of product and process data solutions in biologics manufacturing environment
This team will leverage data as a key asset to accelerate technology transfer and simplify validation processes, support continuous improvement for established commercial processes, and enhance technical understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing.The Senior Manager will be expected to support technical development of the MSAT organization, promoting technical and leadership capability to develop a high performing MSAT team and improving the data literacy and capability of the MSAT organization
The Senior Manager is also expected to manage within a matrix team to ensure alignment of data analytics platforms and approaches, collaborating with team members from other UM Biopharm departments (i.e
production, quality, engineering) and with stakeholders in central MSAT, data, and analytics teams to drive implementation of novel data analytics tools and technologies into the commercial manufacturing space.Key Responsibilities:Serve as the technical enterprise leader for data science and analytics capabilities for the MSAT team at UM Biopharm to deliver acceleration and simplification of new product introduction and robust commercial manufacturing for GSK supply chain and patients.Accountable for the development and deployment of the strategic data and analytics plan for the UM MSAT Team, in collaboration with other site and central digital and analytics teams.Drive innovation through leading continuous improvement for technical processes or systems and championing introduction of novel technologies, including new modeling platforms and approaches (first-principle modeling, CFD, machine learning), digital systems and visualizations, and process analytical technologies (PAT).Lead a team of scientists and engineers to work collaboratively and efficiently to deliver the technical objectives
Support capability development of the MSAT team to learn/implement new analytical technologies and modeling systems.Why you?Basic Qualifications:We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:BS/BA degree in a science related field (i.e, biological, chemical, data/computer science, engineering) with 5+ years of digital, data, and analytics experience in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, laboratory, or manufacturing industry.ORMS or PhD degree in a science related field (i.e, biological, chemical, data/computer science, engineering) with 3+ years digital, data, and analytics experience in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, laboratory, or manufacturing industry.Preferred Qualifications:If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:MS or Ph.D
in data/computer science or engineering, biological or chemical science or engineering or equivalent technical discipline. In-depth experience with digital, data, and analytics techniques in the pharmaceutical industry
Specific experience or knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing (upstream / downstream) is preferred.Experience with industrialization or implementation of models in a GMP environment, including development of model lifecycle management framework and integration into regulatory filings is preferredFamiliarity and experience with relational databases, statistical softwares (i.e
SAS, SIMCA), modeling and visualization softwares (i.e
Python, R, Matlab, MS Power)
Experience of developing or applying techniques such as pre-processing, classification, regression, clustering, dimensionality reduction and model selection.Experience with manufacturing / engineering environments including systems such as IP-21, M-ERP, LIMS, Aspen eBRs.Knowledge of GMPs and major regulatory agency regulations, specifically as they relate to data science or data validation.Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to manage a technical team and cross-functional teams
Prior experience managing a team or matrix team preferred.Strong verbal and written communication skills particularly in the area of technical and regulatory related matters
Able to present data science / statistical methods to non-statistical team members.Able to interact well with peers, subordinates, and senior personnel in scientific, quality, engineering and operational disciplines
Embraces a team-based culture.Demonstrates initiative to solve problems, effective at making and implementing decisions.#LI-GSKPlease visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees
Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive
We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines
We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).Our success absolutely depends on our people
While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive
We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be
A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included
Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing
So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK Service Centre at
This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.Important notice to Employment businesses/ AgenciesGSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site
All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK
The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK
In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK
GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment
This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements
For more information, please visit GSK’s Transparency Reporting For the Record site.SummaryLocation: USA - Pennsylvania - King of PrussiaType: Full time
Digital and Data Science MSAT Manager to join our team in Upper Merion, PA
The Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) organization is a site-based technical team responsible for ensuring manufacturing processes are capable, compliant and productive while maintaining product quality. The site MSAT team is also responsible for delivering continuous improvements to the existing supply chains supported by UM Biopharm and working with global MSAT to execute technology transfers and implement process-related improvement programs across the product lifecycle.The Senior Manager MSAT, Digital Systems and Processes serve as the site MSAT leader in the data and analytics space, supporting site initiatives and implementation of smart manufacturing principles in collaboration with the site digital and analytics teams and driving innovative solutions to complex technical problems
The Senior Manager will lead a team of data scientists and engineers to facilitate delivery of product and process data solutions in biologics manufacturing environment
This team will leverage data as a key asset to accelerate technology transfer and simplify validation processes, support continuous improvement for established commercial processes, and enhance technical understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing.The Senior Manager will be expected to support technical development of the MSAT organization, promoting technical and leadership capability to develop a high performing MSAT team and improving the data literacy and capability of the MSAT organization
The Senior Manager is also expected to manage within a matrix team to ensure alignment of data analytics platforms and approaches, collaborating with team members from other UM Biopharm departments (i.e
production, quality, engineering) and with stakeholders in central MSAT, data, and analytics teams to drive implementation of novel data analytics tools and technologies into the commercial manufacturing space.Key Responsibilities:Serve as the technical enterprise leader for data science and analytics capabilities for the MSAT team at UM Biopharm to deliver acceleration and simplification of new product introduction and robust commercial manufacturing for GSK supply chain and patients.Accountable for the development and deployment of the strategic data and analytics plan for the UM MSAT Team, in collaboration with other site and central digital and analytics teams.Drive innovation through leading continuous improvement for technical processes or systems and championing introduction of novel technologies, including new modeling platforms and approaches (first-principle modeling, CFD, machine learning), digital systems and visualizations, and process analytical technologies (PAT).Lead a team of scientists and engineers to work collaboratively and efficiently to deliver the technical objectives
Support capability development of the MSAT team to learn/implement new analytical technologies and modeling systems.Why you?Basic Qualifications:We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:BS/BA degree in a science related field (i.e, biological, chemical, data/computer science, engineering) with 5+ years of digital, data, and analytics experience in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, laboratory, or manufacturing industry.ORMS or PhD degree in a science related field (i.e, biological, chemical, data/computer science, engineering) with 3+ years digital, data, and analytics experience in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, laboratory, or manufacturing industry.Preferred Qualifications:If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:MS or Ph.D
in data/computer science or engineering, biological or chemical science or engineering or equivalent technical discipline. In-depth experience with digital, data, and analytics techniques in the pharmaceutical industry
Specific experience or knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing (upstream / downstream) is preferred.Experience with industrialization or implementation of models in a GMP environment, including development of model lifecycle management framework and integration into regulatory filings is preferredFamiliarity and experience with relational databases, statistical softwares (i.e
SAS, SIMCA), modeling and visualization softwares (i.e
Python, R, Matlab, MS Power)
Experience of developing or applying techniques such as pre-processing, classification, regression, clustering, dimensionality reduction and model selection.Experience with manufacturing / engineering environments including systems such as IP-21, M-ERP, LIMS, Aspen eBRs.Knowledge of GMPs and major regulatory agency regulations, specifically as they relate to data science or data validation.Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to manage a technical team and cross-functional teams
Prior experience managing a team or matrix team preferred.Strong verbal and written communication skills particularly in the area of technical and regulatory related matters
Able to present data science / statistical methods to non-statistical team members.Able to interact well with peers, subordinates, and senior personnel in scientific, quality, engineering and operational disciplines
Embraces a team-based culture.Demonstrates initiative to solve problems, effective at making and implementing decisions.#LI-GSKPlease visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees
Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive
We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines
We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).Our success absolutely depends on our people
While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive
We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be
A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included
Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing
So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK Service Centre at
1-877-694-7547
(US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155
(outside US).GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principlesThis ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.Important notice to Employment businesses/ AgenciesGSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site
All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK
The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK
In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK
GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment
This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements
For more information, please visit GSK’s Transparency Reporting For the Record site.SummaryLocation: USA - Pennsylvania - King of PrussiaType: Full time
