Principal Device Engineer
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In this role you will…
Provide technical leadership during the development and industrialisation phase of drug delivery and combination product programmes
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the GSK network and external device development and supply partners
Work within the design control framework to develop and execute work packages that form the basis of platform based DDF and RMFs
Contribute to the authoring of device parts of global submissions (e.g. technical file, BLA / MAA) and agency interactions.
Essential Requirements
- A degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or any related discipline
- Significant experience in drug delivery devices and the development of combination products (covering respiratory and/or parenteral dosage forms)
- Experience with requirements management, design controls, risk management, verification, validation and testing (ISO 14971 and 13485)
- A good understanding of assembly, scale up and tech transfer to manufacturing
- A good understanding of usability and human factors
- Strong leadership, teamwork and project delivery skills
- Clear written and verbal communication
Closing Date for Applications – Thursday 15th October 2026
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- When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.
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.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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