Senior Biotechnologist

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. Position Summary You will join our manufacturing team in Singapore as a Senior Biotechnologist. You will lead and support end-to-end biologics production activities in a regulated environment. You will work closely with operators, engineers, quality and technical services to deliver safe, reliable and efficient manufacturing. We value practical problem-solvers who coach others, communicate clearly and take ownership. This role offers visible impact, career growth and the chance to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: - Lead daily production activities to ensure safe, reliable and timely process execution. - Supervise and coach operators, deliver on-the-job training and support skill development. - Prepare, review and maintain clear batch records, procedures and work instructions. - Support equipment commissioning, qualification and process change handovers. - Investigate process deviations, lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. - Identify and lead continuous improvement projects to increase efficiency and reduce waste. Why You? This role is on-site in Singapore at our manufacturing facility. You will join a collaborative, coaching-led team that values learning and practical impact. You will gain hands-on experience across operations, quality and technical services and own meaningful deliverables. We welcome people who are curious, accountable and open to development. If you enjoy leading teams, solving operational problems and making a real difference, please apply. Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals: - Diploma or degree in biotechnology, chemical engineering, life sciences or related field. - Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in manufacturing, pilot plant or bioprocess operations in a regulated industry. - Practical experience with media and buffer preparation, bioreactor or fermentation operation, or downstream purification workflows. - Strong documentation skills and ability to follow good manufacturing practice and safety procedures. - Clear written and spoken English and strong record-keeping habits. - Able to work on-site full time in Singapore. This role is on-site. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: - Experience with commissioning, qualification or technology transfer activities. - Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methods. - Hands-on knowledge of chromatography, filtration, ultrafiltration/diafiltration or centrifugation. - Experience writing and improving SOPs, work instructions and training materials. - Basic data analysis skills and experience using spreadsheets or simple dashboards. - Experience working across operations, engineering and quality in cross-functional teams. What you will learn - How to lead operational excellence in a regulated biologics manufacturing environment. - Practical skills in process troubleshooting, documentation and equipment handover. - Techniques to coach and develop operators and build team capability. - How to plan, run and sustain small improvement projects. - Broader career opportunities across manufacturing, technical services and operations leadership. How to apply We would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short note explaining your interest and what you hope to achieve in this role. If you need support with your application or require reasonable adjustments, contact our recruitment team and we will help. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — apply soon.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

 

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

 

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact APACRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.

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