GSK

Site Engineering Lead

GSK$120K — $150K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil or related) required.
  • 10+ years of engineering or maintenance experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • 2+ years of experience managing technical staff or engineering teams.
  • Experience in delivering capital projects, focusing on budgeting and governance.
  • Expertise in maintenance strategies and equipment lifecycle management.
  • Familiarity with managing FDA and EMA inspections in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead site engineering and maintenance programs for safe and reliable production.
  • Manage capital projects from scope through commissioning while meeting budget and schedule targets.
  • Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance and spare parts strategy for equipment reliability.
  • Ensure engineering systems comply with regulatory, quality, and EHS requirements.
  • Drive energy, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs and risks.
  • Build and develop the engineering team and support cross-functional site priorities.

Benefits

  • Development opportunities and visible impact within a purpose-driven organization.
  • Collaborative culture that values inclusion and respect.
  • Encouragement of diverse applicants and new perspectives.
Full Job Description
Position Summary
You will lead site engineering, maintenance, and technical teams to keep our manufacturing site safe, compliant, and reliable. You will work closely with operations, quality, EHS, and supply chain to deliver capital projects and continuous improvements. We value clear leaders who coach others, solve complex problems, and drive practical, measurable results. This role offers strong career growth, the chance to shape site strategy, and meaningful impact aligned to GSK's mission of uniting 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 site engineering and maintenance programs to ensure safe, compliant and reliable production.
  • Manage capital projects from scope through commissioning, meeting budget and schedule targets.
  • Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, spare parts strategy, and equipment reliability programs.
  • Ensure engineering systems meet regulatory, quality and EHS requirements and global engineering standards.
  • Drive energy, sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce cost and risk.
  • Build and develop the engineering team, including contractors, and support cross-functional site priorities.


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 engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil or related).
  • At least 10 years of relevant engineering or maintenance experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Minimum 2 years managing technical staff or engineering teams.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering capital projects, including budgeting and project governance.
  • Experience with maintenance strategies, reliability practices, and equipment lifecycle management.
  • Demonstrated experience in the regulated manufacturing industry, including successful management and support of FDA and EMA inspections.


Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
  • Advanced degree in Engineering or relevant technical discipline.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, biomanufacturing, or highly regulated process industries.
  • Experience with automation, controls, and plant control systems.
  • Proven track record in energy management, sustainability, or utility optimization.
  • Project management certification or demonstrated program delivery experience.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and change leadership skills.


Location and Working Model
This role is based in the United States. The position may be on-site or hybrid depending on site needs. Expect regular on-site presence to support operations, projects, and the engineering team.

What we offer
You will join a purpose-driven organization where your work supports patient outcomes. You will find development opportunities, visible impact, and a collaborative culture that values inclusion and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and welcome people who will bring new perspectives.

How to apply
If this role speaks to you, please apply and share a short cover letter or note explaining how your experience fits this role and what motivates you to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

About GSK

GSK is a British multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing a wide range of prescription drugs and vaccines. The company was founded in 2000 through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham. GSK's products are used to treat a variety of conditions including respiratory diseases, HIV/AIDS, and cancer. The company operates in over 150 countries and has a workforce of over 99,000 employees. GSK is headquartered in Brentford, England and is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.
Learn more about GSK
Size
90,096 employees
Market Cap
$71.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.7 billion
Founded
1929
5 Year Trend
+4.1%
Revenue
$34 billion
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