Team Leader

Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Ware RD Posted Date: Jul 20 2022 342004 Team Leader, Material Science We are actively looking for an experienced team manager to help bring a team of material scientists to the next level; the successful applicant will lead a multifunctional team that will elucidate key material attributes, influence the selection of molecules and translate this into the design of particle forming processes that deliver optimal biopharmaceutics, stability and manufacturability. The Team Leader will play a pivotal role in using Materials Science understanding to influence the selection of phase appropriate formulations and design of the secondary manufacturing process. The Team Leader will ensure high quality science is delivered to support portfolio progression from early to late phase and coach and mentor their staff to achieve their full potential In this role you will Lead/Manage a team of Materials Scientists (approx. 10 staff) in: Planning and designing development-phase appropriate work packages to progress assets and enable key decisions. The scope of the role covers the application of Materials Sciences in drug substance and drug product development. For example, this might include work packages to: Contribute to the process of selecting candidate molecules Understand crystal structure at a molecular level Characterise and understand physico-chemical properties of drug substance, intermediates, excipients, drug product and packaging materials Design particle forming processes including crystallization and size reduction And elucidate how material properties influence product performance Identifying technical or resource issues and propose/discuss solutions and strategies with team members and more senior staff. Being accountable for safety and quality standards within the team. Contributing to project decision making documentation and governance, regulatory dossiers and authors/reviews expert reports Contributing to the setting of, and champions, the global strategy for Materials Sciences Programme and Project Delivery: Managing a portfolio of projects, contributing to their progression and driving the technical content. Supporting team members in representing Materials Sciences in Programme and Project meetings. Assessing the validity and integrity of data and is accountable for its appropriate documentation, review and approval Ensuring the maintenance and quality of laboratories and equipment and contributes to the development of future capability. Developing outsource capabilities to deliver Materials Science work packages in alignment with MDS strategy. Actively participating in project reviews to maintain strong technical standards and ensure the right work is done on projects at the right time. Providing technical advice on program and project direction from a Materials Sciences perspective to ensure that the best candidates are selected, and that Research Units and Project Leads understand the Materials Sciences risks associated with asset progression. Assessing the Materials Sciences properties of drug candidates at each stage of development and identify, communicate, and document risks. Propose how and when the risks should be mitigated or carried forward, obtaining agreement for the proposals from line and matrix management. Advancing scientific understanding and improves current ways of working in own field of expertise by participating in internal and external technical focus networks, collaborations etc. Closing Date for Applications: 7th August 2022 (COB) Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application. During the course of your application you will be requested to complete voluntary information which will be used in monitoring the effectiveness of our equality and diversity policies. 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Qualifications & Skills: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Life Sciences degree in relevant or analogous area of focus Experience line managing a group of scientists in an industrial or lab setting A strong knowledge of the end to end drug development process with an understanding of how to translate late phase industrialization requirements into candidate properties Proven ability to demonstrate good scientific judgment and initiative in the achievement of defined objectives, making use of a wide range of sources of information Demonstrated record of scientific achievement, recognised as an expert by his/her internal peers outside of immediate work group. Sound theoretical understanding of studies geared towards candidate selection, crystal structure, physico-chemical properties, particle formation, how these are measured, and their influence on product performance. Preferred Qualifications & Skills: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Demonstrated proficiency in prioritising and coordinating several areas of work. Has track record of moving project/function forward successfully in own discipline including a demonstrated ability to handle several projects in different stages of development at the same time, using initiative and imagination to meet agreed objectives and timelines. Demonstrated ability to work across boundaries including contributing to and effectively collaborating with matrix teams and colleagues in other divisions. Strength in change management; particularly in defining novel ways of working and the implementation of new technologies. Ability to solve complex problems Effectiveness in influencing partners through the generation and presentation of options and trade-offs Demonstrated experience in project management and use of risk-based approaches. Why GSK? 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