Site MSAT Lead Marburg
Member of the GSK Marburg Site Leadership team
Posting period ends 12 July 2026
Job Purpose
The Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) organisation is a site‑based team dedicated to providing technical support to achieve the goals and objectives of the GSK Marburg site. MSAT’s primary mandate is to ensure that manufacturing processes are capable, compliant and productive, with a continued focus on maintaining product quality. The site MSAT team also drives continuous improvement within existing supply chains supported by value streams and partners with global MSAT teams to facilitate technology transfers and implement process improvements throughout the product lifecycle.
The Site MSAT Lead will lead the site‑based MSAT team at Marburg with a focus on introducing new vaccines or vaccine components, applications and technologies, as well as delivering ongoing technical support and enhancements to current supply chains. This role will oversee the transfer of products from R&D, third‑party clients or contract manufacturing organisations to Marburg, as well as from Marburg to other manufacturing sites. The department is accountable for product lifecycle management of all assets produced at Marburg, encompassing technical and validation documentation, regulatory and audit support and ongoing process improvement. The Director holds direct responsibility for consistently reducing the product cost of goods sold (COGS) while upholding high standards of product quality for items supplied by the Marburg site.
Additionally, this individual will establish the strategic vision for the site‑based MSAT organisation, ensuring alignment with central MSAT teams, and is responsible for developing a high‑performing team equipped to achieve Marburg’s objectives. The MSAT site lead will contribute to technical strategic initiatives across the network and must collaborate effectively both within the site and with external teams to deliver on these strategic priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a high performing, engaged and motivated MSAT organisation at the Marburg site capable of delivering the site’s and MSAT strategic priorities.
- Responsible for the technology transfer and introduction of new processes within Marburg. Direct accountability for the site‑based technology transfer and validation activities to deliver an asset that can achieve yields and product attributes necessary for commercial supply.
- Responsible for product lifecycle management for all products commercially managed at the site including post‑approval regulatory change management, continued process verification and continued increase of production yields and decrease of COGs.
- Provide technical information to enable sourcing decisions on potential new products from GSK or contract partners to be made.
- Work cross‑functionally to communicate technical challenges and successes and influence at all levels within the R&D and supply chain teams to ensure technical and commercial success of products supplied by Marburg.
- Drive innovation through the introduction of new and novel technologies and/or ways of working and champion business cases for manufacturing technology implementation or other strategic projects including those related to quality by design, process understanding and control, and digital, data and analytics.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in biochemical sciences and/or engineering or equivalent technical discipline. Alternatively, an MSc or BSc in an appropriate discipline if sufficient scientific and technical depth has been achieved from at least 15 years of professional experience.
- In‑depth experience in vaccines, biopharmaceuticals or technologies including mid/large‑scale cell culture technologies, bioseparation technologies and pharmaceutical manufacturing of proteins. Strong technical understanding of industry and engineering/manufacturing practices related to the business.
- At least 10 years of industrial experience in technology development and/or commercial manufacture and/or process transfer to production in a biopharmaceutical/biotechnology manufacturing environment.
- Prior experience leading groups in a vaccines/biotechnology manufacturing environment involved with technology development and process transfer expected to exceed 5 years.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills which emphasise teamwork with a strong quality orientation.
- Knowledge of current GMPs, ICH Guidelines and FDA/EU validation practices for biopharmaceutical processes required. Prior experience with vaccine product licensing preferably with the FDA and/or the EMEA.
Salary
Germany Salary Range / Gehaltsbandbreiten Deutschland: EUR 102.000 to EUR 170.000. The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share‑based long‑term incentive programme which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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