**Job Title: Principal Scientist, Automation Platforms** **Business Introduction** At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
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Our approach to R&D **Team Introduction** (placeholder) **Position Summary** This role is an exciting opportunity to lead the development and implementation of automation platforms that drive innovation and efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, integrate, and optimize automation systems, ensuring they meet business needs and regulatory standards. We value candidates who are proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about advancing technology to improve processes. **Responsibilities** - Design, develop, and implement automation systems to support manufacturing and research operations. - Lead integration of new technologies into existing platforms, ensuring seamless functionality and compliance. - Collaborate with engineering, quality, and IT teams to deliver robust automation solutions. - Manage vendor relationships to procure and implement automation equipment and services. - Ensure systems meet safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. - Provide technical expertise and training to team members to enhance capabilities. **Qualifications/Skills** **Basic:** - Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. - Proven experience in automation systems design and implementation. - Strong knowledge of control systems, data integration, and process optimization. - Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly. - Experience in regulated environments, such as pharmaceutical or healthcare industries. **Preferred:** - Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional certification. - Familiarity with Siemens PCS7, SCADA systems, or similar platforms. - Knowledge of data communication protocols and cybersecurity standards. - Experience with validation processes and regulatory compliance. - Understanding of process safety and risk management principles. **Work Environment** This role is based in the United Kingdom and follows a hybrid working model, combining on-site and remote work. You will have the flexibility to balance your work environment while contributing to impactful projects. We are looking for someone who is motivated, innovative, and eager to make a difference. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! **TO BE DELETED BEFORE POSTING THE JOB** *This Position Description is to provide a framework for job understanding between employee and manager. It may not cover or contain the full listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice and at the discretion of the management of the Company. The position description is not used in the assignment or assessment of any GSK level or grade used in the Job Evaluation Process.*

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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