Product Release Leader

Business Introduction
We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients' needs and drive our performance.
Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it's vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.
We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

Team Introduction

At GSK, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that improve the health of people around the world. The Senior Product Release Leader plays a pivotal role within our Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) team, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

As part of GSK's manufacturing team, you will join a dynamic and collaborative environment, working alongside experts in quality assurance, supply chain management, and production operations. The Senior Product Release Leader will be at the forefront of our mission, driving the timely release of pharmaceutical products to market while maintaining the integrity of our processes and upholding GSK's commitment to patient safety.

In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Production, to ensure seamless coordination of processes and adherence to regulatory standards. You will be empowered to lead initiatives that optimize workflows, mitigate risks, and enhance efficiency across the product lifecycle.

If you are passionate about delivering excellence, fostering collaboration, and making a meaningful impact in a global healthcare organization, we welcome you to join us as a Senior Product Release Leader at GSK. Together, we'll help millions of patients live healthier lives.

Position Summary:
This role is an exciting opportunity to lead product release activities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will ensure timely and compliant product release while driving continuous improvement in quality and efficiency. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards and delivering results that matter. We value candidates who are detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about making a difference.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee product release processes to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to meet release timelines.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Lead investigations into product release issues and develop corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of product release activities.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members to build expertise and drive performance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in a regulated environment (e.g., GMP, FDA).
• Experience in product release or quality assurance roles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams or projects.
• Familiarity with quality systems and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with data analysis and process improvement tools.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

About the Zebulon Site

GSK's Zebulon site is a global supplier of Respiratory and Solid Dose medicines to patients around the globe and the largest GSK Pharmaceutical secondary manufacturing site in North America. The site is located less than 30 minutes from downtown Raleigh, Wendell, Knightdale, Rocky Mount, Wilson, and Wake Forest.

Key differentiators about GSK and Zebulon:

• Our commitment to inclusion is seen as a critical advantage of ours

• Our focus on cultivating a positive work environment that cares for our employees

• Demonstrated opportunities for continued career growth driven by individual ambition

• Leaders that care about their teams and growth of both individuals and the company

• A priority focused on Safety and Quality

• Clean and GMP compliant work environment

• Onsite cafeteria

• Onsite gym

• Temperature-controlled climate

• Licensed, onsite Health & Wellness clinic

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Please 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.

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