Microbiologist Trainee

Quality · On-Site · Karachi · Job ID: 442702

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and non-routine microbiological testing of pharmaceutical raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, water systems, and environmental monitoring samples in compliance with GMP requirements and GSK quality standards.
• Perform sterility testing, bioburden testing, endotoxin (LAL) testing, and microbial limit testing using validated methodologies under the guidance of senior microbiologists.
• Maintain microbiological laboratory equipment including autoclaves, laminar airflow cabinets, incubators, and colony counters through adherence to calibration schedules and maintenance procedures.
• Document all testing activities, results, and observations accurately in laboratory notebooks and the electronic quality management system (eQMS) in compliance with data integrity principles.
• Support investigations of out-of-specification (OOS) microbiological results, microbiological deviations, and environmental monitoring excursions through root-cause analysis activities.
• Participate in the preparation and review of microbiological standard operating procedures (SOPs), test methods, and validation protocols to ensure continuous compliance with global GSK standards.
• Support cleanroom environmental monitoring programs including viable and non-viable particle monitoring, personnel monitoring, and surface sampling at GSK Pakistan’s manufacturing facility.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: B.Sc. / M.Sc. Microbiology, Pharmacy, or related life science discipline from HEC-recognized university
• Experience: Fresh graduates / entry-level candidates welcome; pharmaceutical QC experience preferred
• Key Skills: Microbiology testing, GMP compliance, sterility testing, environmental monitoring, data integrity
• Job ID: 442702
• Apply: Search Job ID 442702 on GSK Pakistan Careers Portal

Production Process Manager

Manufacturing · On-Site · Karachi · Job ID: 442696

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage pharmaceutical production processes at GSK Pakistan’s Karachi manufacturing site, ensuring all production activities are executed in compliance with GMP, GSK GPS standards, and SOP requirements.
• Optimize production process parameters to improve yield, reduce cycle times, minimize waste, and enhance overall manufacturing efficiency across assigned product lines.
• Investigate and resolve process deviations, non-conformances, and quality incidents using root-cause analysis tools (CAPA, 5-Why, fishbone diagrams), implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Manage and develop a team of production operators and supervisors, conducting performance reviews, providing coaching, and building technical competency within the production team.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs teams to support new product launches, tech transfers, and process validation activities.
• Drive implementation of GSK’s Global Production System (GPS) continuous improvement initiatives within the production area, applying lean manufacturing tools to eliminate losses and improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with GSK’s Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards, conducting risk assessments for production activities and implementing safe working practices across the team.
• Prepare and review production batch records, yield reports, and process performance metrics, presenting KPI data to site management during regular manufacturing reviews.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: B.Pharm / M.Pharm / B.Sc. / B.E. Chemical Engineering or related discipline from HEC-recognized university
• Experience: Pharmaceutical manufacturing management experience with GMP and process optimization background
• Key Skills: GMP, production management, process optimization, CAPA, GPS/lean manufacturing, team leadership
• Job ID: 442696
• Apply: Search Job ID 442696 on GSK Pakistan Careers Portal

Production Support Officer

Manufacturing · On-Site · Karachi · Job ID: 442698

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational and administrative support to GSK Pakistan’s production management team, coordinating cross-functional activities required for smooth, GMP-compliant manufacturing operations.
• Maintain and manage production documentation including batch manufacturing records, SOPs, change controls, deviation reports, and CAPA trackers in compliance with GSK’s documentation standards.
• Coordinate production scheduling activities by liaising with supply chain, procurement, and warehouse teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials, packaging components, and ancillary supplies for production batches.
• Track and report production KPIs including output, efficiency, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), right-first-time rates, and downtime data for management review meetings.
• Support change management activities by coordinating impact assessments, obtaining necessary approvals, and ensuring compliant implementation of process, equipment, and documentation changes.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of production training materials, competency records, and operator qualification documentation for the manufacturing team.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities for the production area, gathering evidence packages, tracking observations, and supporting timely closure of audit findings.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: B.Pharm / B.Sc. Chemistry / B.E. or equivalent from HEC-recognized university
• Experience: Pharmaceutical manufacturing support or operations coordination experience
• Key Skills: GMP documentation, production coordination, CAPA management, KPI tracking, change control
• Job ID: 442698 | Apply: Search Job ID on GSK Pakistan Careers Portal

Assistant Manager Production – Non Penicillin

Manufacturing · On-Site · Karachi · Job ID: 442387

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage day-to-day non-penicillin pharmaceutical manufacturing operations including solid dosage forms (tablets, capsules), liquid preparations, or semi-solid formulations in full compliance with GMP and GSK quality standards.
• Ensure batch manufacturing records are completed accurately and completely for all non-penicillin production batches, verifying compliance with approved master batch records and in-process specifications.
• Lead root-cause investigations for non-penicillin manufacturing deviations, yield variances, and quality incidents, implementing CAPA actions and verifying their effectiveness within agreed timelines.
• Coordinate with the Quality Assurance team during batch disposition activities, product quality reviews, and regulatory inspections involving non-penicillin products manufactured at the site.
• Manage and develop the production team for the non-penicillin area, conducting performance assessments, identifying skill gaps, and delivering targeted training to maintain manufacturing competency.
• Support the execution of process validation and qualification activities for non-penicillin products, providing manufacturing expertise during protocol execution and batch record review.
• Ensure all non-penicillin manufacturing equipment is maintained in qualified status, coordinating with engineering for preventive maintenance, calibration, and change control for equipment modifications.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: B.Pharm / M.Pharm / B.E. Chemical Engineering from HEC-recognized university
• Experience: Pharmaceutical production supervision experience in non-penicillin or solid/liquid dosage form manufacturing
• Key Skills: GMP batch record management, CAPA, process validation, team supervision, pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Job ID: 442387 | Apply: Search Job ID on GSK Pakistan Careers Portal

GPS Practitioner (Global Production System)

Manufacturing · On-Site · Karachi · Job ID: 442491

Key Responsibilities

• Champion and facilitate the implementation of GSK’s Global Production System (GPS) — a structured lean manufacturing and operational excellence framework — across GSK Pakistan’s Karachi manufacturing site.
• Coach manufacturing teams on GPS principles and tools including Daily Direction Setting (DDS), Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Focused Improvement (FI), and Loss Analysis to drive measurable reductions in manufacturing losses.
• Lead and facilitate GPS improvement projects (kaizen events, loss elimination workshops) targeting key site losses such as planned and unplanned downtime, yield losses, quality defects, and energy waste.
• Develop and maintain GPS assessment dashboards, maturity tracking tools, and performance improvement plans for each manufacturing area, reporting progress to site leadership on a regular basis.
• Support the development of team leaders and production staff in applying GPS tools independently, building internal GPS capability to sustain continuous improvement without ongoing external support.
• Benchmark GSK Pakistan’s manufacturing performance against global GSK GPS standards and peer sites, identifying gaps and proposing targeted improvement programs to close performance differences.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and HSE functions to align GPS improvement initiatives with site strategic objectives and ensure cross-functional losses are addressed systematically.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: B.E. / B.Sc. Engineering or pharmaceutical science from HEC-recognized university
• Experience: Manufacturing experience with GPS, lean, TPM, Six Sigma, or operational excellence background
• Key Skills: GPS / lean / TPM, kaizen facilitation, OEE improvement, loss analysis, coaching, continuous improvement
• Job ID: 442491 | Apply: Search Job ID on GSK Pakistan Careers Portal

Finance Director

Finance · Hybrid · Karachi · Job ID: 442625

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership for GSK Pakistan, serving as the country’s senior finance executive responsible for all aspects of financial planning, reporting, compliance, and performance management.
• Lead the development of GSK Pakistan’s annual operating plan (AOP) and long-range financial plan, aligning financial targets with global GSK strategies and local market realities.
• Oversee statutory financial reporting, management reporting, and regulatory compliance for GSK Pakistan, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with IFRS, SECP, and GSK global financial standards.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to the GSK Pakistan General Manager and leadership team, providing financial insights, scenario analyses, and investment appraisals to support key business decisions.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax authorities, banking partners, and regulatory bodies, ensuring GSK Pakistan’s financial governance and compliance obligations are consistently met.
• Lead and develop the Pakistan finance function, building team capability across financial planning, site finance, tax, treasury, and financial controls.
• Drive financial transformation and continuous improvement within GSK Pakistan’s finance function, implementing global GSK financial systems, digital reporting tools, and process efficiency initiatives.
• Manage capital allocation, working capital optimization, and cash flow forecasting for GSK Pakistan, ensuring efficient deployment of financial resources to support business growth and shareholder returns.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: CA / ACCA / MBA Finance / CFA or equivalent internationally recognized qualification
• Experience: Senior finance leadership experience in a multinational pharmaceutical or FMCG company
• Key Skills: Financial leadership, strategic planning, IFRS reporting, business partnering, team development, tax and treasury
• Work Mode: Hybrid (flexibility for remote and on-site work)
• Job ID: 442625 | Apply: Search Job ID on GSK Pakistan Careers Portal

Site Finance Partner

Finance · On-Site · Karachi · Job ID: 442644

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the embedded finance business partner for GSK Pakistan’s Karachi manufacturing site, providing financial insights, cost analysis, and decision support to site leadership and manufacturing management teams.
• Manage site cost of goods (COG) budgeting and forecasting, analyzing manufacturing variances, understanding cost drivers, and providing actionable recommendations to improve site cost competitiveness.
• Prepare and review monthly site financial reports including cost center performance, capital expenditure tracking, inventory valuation, and manufacturing efficiency metrics for management review.
• Support capital investment decisions and business cases for site projects, preparing financial models, ROI analyses, and NPV calculations that enable informed investment decision-making by site leadership.
• Drive financial controls compliance on site, ensuring adherence to GSK’s global financial controls framework, conducting regular controls testing, and addressing any control gaps identified through internal or external audits.
• Manage site working capital elements including raw material and finished goods inventory, coordinating with Supply Chain and Warehouse teams to optimize inventory levels and minimize excess and obsolescence costs.
• Partner with site Engineering and Maintenance teams on capex planning and asset management, ensuring accurate recording, depreciation, and disposal of site fixed assets in compliance with IFRS and GSK policy.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: CA / ACCA / MBA Finance or equivalent from HEC-recognized or internationally accredited institution
• Experience: Finance business partnering experience in pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment with cost accounting background
• Key Skills: Cost of goods analysis, financial business partnering, capex management, manufacturing cost control, financial controls
• Job ID: 442644 | Apply: Search Job ID on GSK Pakistan Careers Portal

Learning & Development Manager & Pack Management Lead

HR · Karachi · Job ID: 413609

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver GSK Pakistan’s site learning and development strategy, building a structured training curriculum for manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and support function staff aligned with GSK global L&D frameworks.
• Lead pack management activities for GSK Pakistan, overseeing the lifecycle management of packaging artwork, packaging specifications, and pack change processes in compliance with regulatory requirements and GSK global packaging standards.
• Manage GMP training programs for site manufacturing and quality staff, ensuring all employees maintain current qualification status and regulatory training compliance for their roles.
• Lead packaging artwork creation, review, and approval processes, coordinating with Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and global GSK design teams to ensure accurate and compliant product labeling and packaging.
• Develop training needs analysis (TNA) processes for all site departments, identifying skill gaps and designing targeted training interventions to close competency deficiencies across the site workforce.
• Manage relationships with external L&D vendors and training providers, ensuring training programs are cost-effective, high-quality, and aligned with GSK’s capability development priorities.
• Track and report on site training effectiveness, completion rates, and pack management project milestones, presenting progress to site leadership and global GSK HR and supply chain stakeholders.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: MBA (HR) / B.Pharm / B.Sc. or relevant degree from HEC-recognized university
• Experience: L&D management experience in pharmaceutical or manufacturing sector with packaging/pack management background preferred
• Key Skills: L&D program design, GMP training, pack management, artwork management, training needs analysis
• Job ID: 413609 | Apply: Search Job ID on GSK Pakistan Careers Portal

Senior Demand Analyst-2

Supply Chain & Logistics · On-Site · Karachi · Job ID: 441749

Key Responsibilities

• Lead demand forecasting and planning activities for GSK Pakistan’s product portfolio, developing statistically robust and commercially aligned demand plans that balance customer service levels with inventory investment efficiency.
• Facilitate the monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) / S&OP process by coordinating with Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to align demand signals, assess risks and opportunities, and produce a consensus demand plan.
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, promotional uplift, new product launches, and competitor activity to build demand models that accurately reflect Pakistan’s pharmaceutical market dynamics.
• Track and improve demand planning accuracy KPIs including forecast accuracy (FA), forecast bias (FB), and mean absolute percentage error (MAPE), identifying systematic forecast errors and implementing corrective measures.
• Manage SKU rationalization and product lifecycle planning activities, flagging slow-moving or at-risk SKUs and supporting decisions on product launches, phase-outs, and portfolio optimization.
• Coordinate with GSK’s global supply network and regional supply chain teams to communicate Pakistan demand requirements, manage supply constraints, and prioritize allocation during shortage situations.
• Develop and maintain demand planning dashboards, scenario models, and exception management reports that enable proactive supply chain risk management and agile response to demand changes.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: MBA Supply Chain / B.E. / B.Sc. or equivalent from HEC-recognized university
• Experience: Demand planning or supply chain analytics experience in pharmaceutical or FMCG industry with statistical forecasting background
• Key Skills: Demand forecasting, S&OP / IBP, statistical modeling, supply chain analytics, Excel / SAP / BI tools
• Job ID: 441749 | Apply: Search Job ID on GSK Pakistan Careers Portal