External Api Expert (active Pharmaceutical Ingredient)
GlaxoSmithKline
Irvine, Scotland, United Kingdom
Fully remote
In-depth practical knowledge of api manufacturing
Experience managing product transfers to new suppliers
Technical understanding of regulatory expectations for manufacturing
GlaxoSmithKline is seeking an External API Expert to manage externally manufactured Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) while ensuring a reliable supply chain. The role emphasizes collaboration with internal teams and third-party manufacturers, focusing on technical project management, supplier assessment, and process improvement
Job Summary
This role serves as the technical product owner for externally produced materials, guiding projects and setting priorities to maintain a reliable supply chain.
The successful candidate will collaborate with internal teams and third-party manufacturers to assess supplier capability, manage transfers, and ensure regulatory compliance.
GSK is committed to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease, offering an agile working culture where people can thrive.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
GlaxoSmithKline is seeking an External API Expert to manage externally manufactured Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) while ensuring a reliable supply chain. The role emphasizes collaboration with internal teams and third-party manufacturers, focusing on technical project management, supplier assessment, and process improvement.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
In-depth practical knowledge of API manufacturing
Experience managing product transfers to new suppliers
Technical understanding of regulatory expectations for manufacturing
Ability to troubleshoot root cause analysis at supplier sites
Experience working in cross-functional and virtual teams
Nice-to-have
Strong communication skills for multidisciplinary collaboration
Solution-oriented approach to limited information scenarios
Willingness to travel up to 10% of time
Chemical background with associated qualifications
Key Requirements
Degree in chemistry or related scientific/technical/engineering discipline
Practical experience in API manufacturing facility operations
Familiarity with quality and regulatory expectations for manufacturing