Associate Director – Device Lead

GSK

Device Lead managing GSK's drug delivery device platform, ensuring manufacturing efficiencies and compliance through lifecycle management and collaboration across functions.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeWaltham • Massachusetts, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $142,725 - $237,875 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Be the SPOC technical SME interface between Device/Component suppliers and GSK MSAT site teams
Deliver a robust supply strategy of Device platform by collaborating with other GSK functions: Strategy, Procurement, Quality, Logistics etc.
Lifecycle manage the Device Platform
Own and maintain the Device design including regulatory DHF/Technical file requirements
Support Device Director, Device Strategy and Device Procurement organizations on Continuous Improvement and Business projects
Work cross-functionally to communicate technical global device challenges and successes
Drive innovation through the introduction of new and novel device technologies
Perform risk management activities when working with product and project teams
Lead risk management process as ‘risk owner’ when required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s in engineering or a Science Degree (e.g. Process/Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering/Chemistry)
10+ years’ experience in Medical Device/pharmaceutical Manufacturing environment OR Masters Degree with 5+ years of experience in Medical Device/pharmaceutical Manufacturing environment
Experience working in a pharmaceutical and/or medical device GMP, regulatory environment
Knowledge of pharmaceutical development activities and processes adopted by R&D relating to product development, NPS and Technology Transfer.
Good understanding to enable management of device assembly, metrology & plastics testing techniques & procedures and GSK Specification & Drawing systems
Experience leading device groups in a global matrix environment with track record of successful global asset lifecycle management.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Committed team player prepared to work in and embrace a team-based culture.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent judgment.
Proven track record.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits
Paid holidays
Vacation
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

Device designRegulatory DHF requirementsTechnical file managementRisk managementDevice assemblyMetrology techniquesPlastics testing techniquesGlobal asset lifecycle managementPharmaceutical development processesTechnology transfer

Soft Skills

Interpersonal skillsLeadership skillsTeam playerCommunication skillsJudgmentCollaborationInnovationContinuous improvementProblem-solvingCross-functional communication

Certifications

Bachelor’s in EngineeringBachelor’s in ScienceMaster’s Degree in Engineering or Science