Overview
Product Owner (Product and Process Validation Expert)
Impact of role on business objectives
The role is a member of the Extended Leadership Team at GSK Nairobi site and needs to support and positively impact site business objectives in
relation to Process understanding, optimization and control.
Scope of Responsibility
Co-ordination and implementation of product validation schedules in accordance with the Quality Management System (QMS).
Support and Lead Technical Risk Assessment for Site products.
Support development and approval of Product Control Strategy.
Implementation of Process Change Control processes in accordance with the QMS
Co-ordinate & implement Data Trending process across all the Product groups
Supporting Value Engineering initiatives.
Identify training needs of Technical Process Specialists supporting site products and processes and ensure training plans are put in place to address these needs.
Interpersonal Skills
Interpersonal &
Communication
Skills Ability to communicate with a wide variety of people at all levels both within and external to Nairobi Site through appropriate skills
Verbal/Written
Negotiation
Report Writing
Presentation
Empathy/Affiliation
Listening
To be able to communicate and articulate site Technical issues to the Site and Regional Leadership.
Preferred Education
University Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Biochemistry.
Mandatory Experience
Minimum 3 years relevant experience in Technical / Validation management capacity of product and their associated processes
Expected level of application of Knowledge
Working Knowledge of Process Validation Requirements for new product introduction, new raw material introduction and process optimization changes
People Management
Contact Information
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About GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK)
We are a science-led global healthcare company that researches and develops a broad range of innovative products in three primary areas of pharmaceuticals, vaccines and consumer healthcare. As one of the few healthcare companies researching both medicines and vaccines for the World Health Organization’s three priority diseases - HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, we are very proud to have developed some of the leading global medicines in these fields. Our product portfolio also includes a range of consumer brands, many of which are household names around the world, including Sensodyne, Aquafresh, Horlicks, Panadol and Tums. Specialties Pharmaceutical products, Vaccines, Consumer healthcare products
