Jonathan Parks

Background

About Jonathan Parks

I am a senior pharmaceutical professional with over 30 years’ industry experience across R&D, Quality, and Technical functions, gained through site-based roles at GlaxoSmithKline's Boronia manufacturing facility and, more recently, in above-site Global QC roles as an Analytical Leader and subject matter expert supporting GSK’s global laboratory operations. I possess an extensive background in analytical technology and hands-on laboratory practice, including leading laboratory teams to deliver accurate, reliable, and compliant product analysis; driving continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma tools; and leading laboratories for successful external audits to the highest regulatory standards. I have wide-ranging expertise in method development and validation to support pharmaceutical product development, characterization/comparability studies, and commercial specification setting. I am experienced across multiple dosage forms, including sterile liquids, dry powders for respiratory medicines, solid dose, and liquids/creams/ointments. I also bring significant experience in product risk assessment, product lifecycle management (PLM), and I have a strong interest in data visualisation, trend analysis, and statistical methods to build product understanding and support timely escalation and decision-making. I'm passionate about inclusive, collaborative environments that empower people to solve problems and grow. I bring strong communication and leadership skills, a proactive mindset, and an analytical approach to delivering results and driving improvement. I thrive on learning, adapting to new challenges, and supporting organisational goals, with a strong commitment to integrity and doing the right thing—even when no one is watching. My professional experience also includes over two decades serving on GSK’s Analytical Technical Standards (ATS) Committee, authoring and championing global laboratory standards to drive consistency in best-practice analytical workmanship. I've also contributed significantly for over ten years to the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) as an Expert Volunteer Committee Member.