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 is vital to bring 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.
Job purpose
As MU (Manufacturing Unit) Head Formulation & Rotavirus you will,
Lead the Formulation and Rota Manufacturing Performance Unit in Belgium
Manage safe, high-quality, and efficient operations across formulation and associated activities
Work closely with site leaders, quality, engineering, supply chain, and technical teams to meet production plans and continuous improvement goals.
We value open and transparent leaders who coach teams, make practical decisions, and drive sustainable improvements.
This role offers visible impact, strong career growth, 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 day-to-day formulation and rota operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost and capacity targets.
Set clear performance objectives and develop your team through coaching, talent planning and capability building.
Ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices and site quality systems. Partner with Quality for timely resolution of deviations and CAPAs.
Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment effectiveness, reduce waste and improve lead times.
Oversee facility, equipment and maintenance planning. Coordinate changeovers, shutdowns and equipment validation with Engineering.
Manage budgets, forecasts and resource allocation to support production plans and site priorities.
Assess and control operational, equipment, subcontractor and emergency risks. Investigate EHS incidents promptly; and maintain strong governance with no safety compromise.
Key responsibilities
Maintain a visible presence on the shop floor and promote a strong safety and biosafety culture.
Own production scheduling alignment with planning and supply chain to prevent line interruptions.
Ensure thorough handover and rota planning to sustain staffing levels, capability and compliance.
Lead cross-functional problem-solving for technical issues and product quality concerns.
Sponsor and deliver projects that improve capacity, reliability and cost performance.
Represent the Manufacturing Performance Unit in site governance and communicate performance to senior leadership.
Additional information
Reporting line: Site Value Stream Lead - Secondary - Vx Belgium
Level of the role: Director
People management (direct/indirect reports, etc.): 4 direct reports (senior managers) and around 12 indirect reports
Business travel requirements: limited
Primary location: Wavre, Belgium
Secondary location: no
Regular presence onsite required: yes
Application closing date: Friday July 31st, 2026 EOD CET
Basic Qualifications:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
Bachelor degree in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences or equivalent experience
Minimum 8 years of experience in Aseptic manufacturing operations, including at least 3 years leading formulation or similar production units
Proven experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment with GMP knowledge
Demonstrated people management experience with responsibility for frontline and supervisory teams
Strong operational and problem-solving skills, including experience with continuous improvement methods
Fluency in both French and English (both languages spoken and written)
Preferred Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
Master’s degree or higher in a relevant technical discipline
Experience in Vaccine or biologics formulation, adjuvant or secondary processing
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or similar improvement methodologies
Track record of managing capital projects, facility upgrades or equipment validation
Experience working in a unionized environment and handling stakeholder relations
Strong financial awareness, with experience managing budgets and delivering cost improvements
Fluency in the Dutch language is a plus for this Belgium-based role
Working Model
This role is on-site at our Belgium manufacturing site with hybrid flexibility for some office-based activities as agreed with the site leadership.
What we value in you
A clear, pragmatic leader who brings people together to deliver results
A Change Champion who drives transformation and performance
You act with integrity, keep patient safety and product quality central, and seek continuous improvement
You demonstrate openness to collaborate across disciplines and to learn from different perspectives
You communicate simply and directly and support the development of others.
Apply now
If you are ready to lead a high-impact manufacturing unit, develop people, and deliver reliable supply in a modern site, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to learning how your experience and approach will help us get ahead of disease together.
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Belgium Salary Range / Fourchette salariale – Belgique: EUR 123,000 to EUR 205,000The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.Le salaire de base mensuel brut minimum pour les nouvelles recrues à ce poste est indiqué ci dessus pour chaque lieu applicable. Ce salaire de base mensuel brut minimum tient compte de plusieurs facteurs, notamment les compétences, l’expérience et le niveau de formation du/de la candidat(e), ainsi que le taux du marché pour le poste. En outre, ce poste peut donner droit à un bonus annuel ainsi qu'une éligibilité pour participer à notre programme de long term incentive basé sur des actions, en fonction du niveau du rôle. Des informations plus détaillées sur l’ensemble du package salarial seront fournies au cours du processus de recrutement. Ce poste étant ouvert à des candidat(e)s basé(e)s dans plusieurs pays, des fourchettes de salaire sont également indiquées pour certains lieux. Les fourchettes salariales pour d'autres localisations sont mentionnées parce que certains marchés ont des lois en matière de transparence salariale qui imposent que les informations sur les salaires soient affichées dans les offres d’emploi, et que ces pays sont des lieux potentiels pour ce poste. Si aucune fourchette salariale n’est indiquée dans l’offre d’emploi pour un lieu ou un pays spécifique, la rémunération correspondante sera discutée au cours du processus de recrutement. Veuillez noter que les salaires varient selon le pays en fonction des compétences, de l'expérience, du niveau de formation du/de la candidat(e) et du taux du marché pour le poste. Les offres sont généralement faites dans la fourchette annoncée en fonction des compétences, de l'expérience et des qualifications du/de la candidat(e), la partie haute de la fourchette étant généralement réservée aux profils très expérimentés ou à des circonstances exceptionnelles répondant à ces critères.
If you have a disability and require assistance during the course of the selection process, you will have the opportunity to let us know what specific assistance you require in order to make suitable arrangements.
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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