Assistant Manager Lab Operation

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.

You will lead and coordinate laboratory operations that ensure quality, safety and compliance. You will work closely with production, quality, engineering and suppliers to deliver timely testing, calibration and validation. We value hands-on problem solvers who communicate clearly, act with integrity and focus on continuous improvement. This role offers growth, meaningful impact and a chance to contribute to GSK's mission of uniting 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:

• Plan, coordinate and perform routine testing of raw materials, in-process samples and finished products to meet quality standards.

• Maintain accurate laboratory records, test reports and data integrity for audits and regulatory needs.

• Lead equipment calibration, preventive maintenance and qualification activities to ensure reliable operations.

• Support development, review and implementation of standard operating procedures and test methods.

• Investigate out-of-specification or atypical results and support corrective and preventive actions.

• Work with cross-functional teams to improve laboratory processes and support validation and commissioning activities.

Why You?
This is an on-site role based in Pakistan. We welcome applicants who want to grow their laboratory career, take on responsibility and make a measurable difference. You will gain practical experience in quality systems, validation and laboratory management while working in an inclusive environment that supports learning and development.

Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Microbiology, Biology or related science discipline.

• 3 to 5 years of laboratory experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech or related regulated industry.

• Practical experience in routine analytical or microbiological testing.

• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and basic regulatory requirements.

• Proficiency with MS Office applications and familiarity with laboratory information systems or electronic records.

• Strong written and verbal communication with accurate documentation skills.

Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Experience with validation activities: equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), method validation or cleaning validation.

• Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation and calibration practices.

• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems for inventory and sample management.

• Previous involvement in investigations, CAPA implementation, or internal audits.

• Knowledge of environmental monitoring and water systems testing.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and quality culture, with attention to detail.

How to apply
We want to hear from you. If this role fits your skills and ambitions, please apply today and tell us how you can contribute to our team and our mission.

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.

You will lead and coordinate laboratory operations that ensure quality, safety and compliance. You will work closely with production, quality, engineering and suppliers to deliver timely testing, calibration and validation. We value hands-on problem solvers who communicate clearly, act with integrity and focus on continuous improvement. This role offers growth, meaningful impact and a chance to contribute to GSK's mission of uniting 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:

• Plan, coordinate and perform routine testing of raw materials, in-process samples and finished products to meet quality standards.

• Maintain accurate laboratory records, test reports and data integrity for audits and regulatory needs.

• Lead equipment calibration, preventive maintenance and qualification activities to ensure reliable operations.

• Support development, review and implementation of standard operating procedures and test methods.

• Investigate out-of-specification or atypical results and support corrective and preventive actions.

• Work with cross-functional teams to improve laboratory processes and support validation and commissioning activities.

Why You?
This is an on-site role based in Pakistan. We welcome applicants who want to grow their laboratory career, take on responsibility and make a measurable difference. You will gain practical experience in quality systems, validation and laboratory management while working in an inclusive environment that supports learning and development.

Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Microbiology, Biology or related science discipline.

• 3 to 5 years of laboratory experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech or related regulated industry.

• Practical experience in routine analytical or microbiological testing.

• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and basic regulatory requirements.

• Proficiency with MS Office applications and familiarity with laboratory information systems or electronic records.

• Strong written and verbal communication with accurate documentation skills.

Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Experience with validation activities: equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), method validation or cleaning validation.

• Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation and calibration practices.

• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems for inventory and sample management.

• Previous involvement in investigations, CAPA implementation, or internal audits.

• Knowledge of environmental monitoring and water systems testing.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and quality culture, with attention to detail.

How to apply
We want to hear from you. If this role fits your skills and ambitions, please apply today and tell us how you can contribute to our team and our mission.

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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