Senior Manager- Supplier Quality Audit Lead-GCC

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 lead supplier quality audits for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region from India. You will plan, execute, and close supplier and service provider audits. You will work closely with procurement, quality, and supplier teams to ensure robust corrective actions and sustained compliance. We value clear communication, practical problem solving, and collaborative relationships. This role offers clear growth, meaningful impact and the chance to help GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: - Lead planning and execution of supplier and vendor audits across the GCC region, focusing on quality systems, processes, and regulatory requirements. - Prepare clear, objective audit reports and work with suppliers and internal teams to define corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs). - Track CAPA progress and effectiveness, escalate unresolved issues, and keep audit and CAPA records up to date in audit systems. - Support supplier qualification, re-qualification and periodic review activities using risk-based assessment for critical suppliers. - Provide training and coaching to internal stakeholders on supplier quality expectations and audit best practices. - Contribute to inspection readiness and support regulatory or customer audits involving suppliers when required. Why You? Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals - Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field. - Minimum 6 years of experience in quality, supplier quality, or auditing within a regulated healthcare or pharmaceutical environment. - Practical experience conducting supplier, vendor, or GMP-style audits. - Strong knowledge of quality systems, CAPA management, and audit reporting. - Good written and verbal communication skills in English. - This role is hybrid based in India with regular travel to GCC countries and occasional travel within India. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus - Experience working with suppliers across the GCC region or Middle East. - Familiarity with international regulatory expectations relevant to supplier oversight. - Certification as a lead auditor (ISO, GMP or equivalent). - Experience using electronic audit and CAPA management systems. - Strong stakeholder engagement and coaching experience across functions. - Fluency in an additional language commonly used in the GCC region. What success looks like - Timely completion of high-quality supplier audits with clear, actionable findings. - Effective CAPA closure and demonstrated improvements at supplier sites. - Trusted partnerships with procurement and business owners to reduce supplier risk. - Contribution to a culture of continuous improvement and inspection readiness. How to apply If this role matches your experience and ambition, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and a short note describing your supplier audit experience and why you are interested in this role. We look forward to hearing from you.

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.

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