Principal Engineer - Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years.

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged, and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
 

As a Principal Engineer - Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), you will support the GRC activities across the Global Products and Technology (GP&T) team, ensuring that Tech Risks & Controls are identified, prioritized, effectively managed, and monitored. 

Additionally, this role should work within the GP&T team to ensure Tech teams follow the required internal and external compliance standards and deliver a reduction in the overall risk profile for our customers. With the primary responsibility of this position being GP&T, this role requires high competency and experience in GxP requirements and strong foundation in IT general controls (ITGC).

In this role you will…

• Support GP&T to fulfil the requirements of the Digital and Tech Management System (DTMS) and mitigate IT and compliance (GxP, Sarbanes-Oxley, Privacy) risks. Applies critical thinking to right size the governance approach based on risk.

• Participate in the development, deployment and maintenance of multiple Tech products.

• Facilitate the delivery of compliant solutions providing business value on time and on budget.

• Contribute to; and reviews and approves system deliverables to ensure GP&T activities align with regulatory requirements and liaise with business quality groups to contribute to the overall GxP validation status of the business facing application systems or services.

• Facilitate the identification, recording and mitigation of Tech owned risks and non-conformances. Approves non-conformances and exceptions within their area of responsibility.

• Support Tech in internal and external audits (FDA, EMEA, etc.) including liaising with Subject Matter Experts to respond to audit queries.

• Contribute to evolving the DTMS by reporting pain points and suggesting areas for improvement.

Why you?

Basic qualifications:

• Overall experience of 10 to 12.5 years and 8+ years’ experience in computer Compliance (GxP), IT Risk Management, in a pharmaceutical environment.

• Experience of analyzing situations to identify issues and facilitate the generation of solutions.

• Experience of control testing, verification, and reporting

• Proven experience working and influencing across functions and geographic regions.  

• Strong and clear communication skills – verbal and written.

• Bachelor’s degree in technology, Quality or Risk Management related subject.

• Good understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance/Risks, Cloud computing, Cybersecurity.

• Experience with Computer system validation / Computer system Assurance (GxP).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in SOX and Data Privacy Regulations is an advantage.

• Experience in SAP ERP, S/4Hana, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud is an advantage.

• Experience in AI Governance and AI risk management.

• Certifications in CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP or comparable.

Inclusion & Diversity at GSK:

At GSK, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We believe that diversity in our workforce drives innovation and growth, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants. We strive to create an atmosphere where all individual’s unique perspectives and experiences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to their sex or gender, caste, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, physical and/or mental disability, or any other protected characteristic as per applicable law.

As an employer committed to Diversity and Inclusion, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Please contact our Recruitment Team at IN.recruitment-adjustments@gsk.com to discuss your needs.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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