Manufacturing Operations Graduate Program, Upper Merion, US, 2027

Start your career by helping deliver medicines and vaccines to patients around the world. 

On our two-year Global Supply Chain Graduate Program, you’ll apply your scientific, engineering or digital knowledge to real manufacturing challenges while developing through rotations, training and mentoring. 

What You’ll Experience: 

• Cross-Functional Exposure: Spend time at your home site, working on cross-functional projects and rotations to deepen your expertise and knowledge of the business.  

• Kaizen Assignment: A short-term breadth assignment, which could include global-focused opportunities, to expand your skills and experience beyond your home site.  

• Tailored Training: Benefit from role-specific training and development, supported by a generous training budget and access to enriching resources.  

• Professional & Personal Growth: Thrive in a challenging yet supportive environment, where you’ll develop technical expertise through valuable on-the-job experience. 

 
Key Program Features: 

• Digital Data & Analytics (DDA) Objective: Each rotation has a DDA focus, reflecting GSK’s commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, helping you to advance pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.  

• Sustainability Element: Contribute to GSK’s Net Carbon Zero mission by working on impactful projects that promote environmental sustainability.  

• Mentoring & Networking: Build your professional network and enhance visibility through direct access to senior leaders and mentors who will guide and support your career development  

Join GSK’s GSC Graduate Program and take the first step toward a rewarding career, where your work makes a difference to patients at the end of our supply chain. 

What will you do?  

You will gain an insight into the manufacturing side of our business, developing your expertise in production, engineering, quality and technical services or supply chain management, while broadening your global business perspective: 

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Gain hands-on exposure to production processes, manufacturing systems, and equipment performance. 

• Explore Innovative Technologies: Work with cutting-edge technologies and understand the entire pharmaceutical production lifecycle. 

• Risk and Compliance: Develop understanding of risk management and compliance critical to manufacturing operations. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Discover how manufacturing, quality, technical services, and supply chain functions work together to get products to our patients. 

• Continuous Improvement: Apply advanced problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, Lean Six Sigma) to enhance the efficiency of manufacturing equipment and processes. 

• Digital & Data Expertise: Use data-driven approaches and visualization techniques to improve decision-making and operational efficiencies. 

• Process & Sustainability Improvements: Drive enhancements in safety, quality, efficiency, and sustainability through data analysis and GMP compliance projects. 

• Smart Manufacturing & Business Projects: Lead initiatives to improve yield, productivity, and operational efficiency using advanced technologies. 

What skills are we looking for? 

• Technical Expertise: A relevant degree and an interest in data management and analytical technologies 

• Interest in Manufacturing: Interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing and willingness to learn how the work supports patients. 

• Continuous Improvement Mindset: A focus on growth, innovation with the ability to simplify complex processes, and apply innovative thinking 

• Communication and Collaboration: Explains information clearly, listens to others and adapts communication for the audience. 

• Ownership and Support: Takes ownership of agreed tasks, asks questions and seeks support when needed. 

• Attention to Detail: Works accurately using agreed checks and applies structured problem-solving methods. 

• Adaptability: Responds constructively when priorities change and seeks support or clarification when needed. 

What do we offer you? 

• Competitive salary.

• Annual bonus based on company performance. 

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

• A personalized development plan with coaching, mentoring, and virtual as well as in-person learning opportunities. 

• Access to LinkedIn Learning and a wide range of digital learning resources to support your professional development.

• Hands-on experience delivering meaningful work from day one. 

• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and networking opportunities that foster inclusion, connection, and professional growth. 

• Complimentary premium Calm membership and access to comprehensive wellbeing resources. 

• Employee recognition programs celebrating outstanding contributions. 

• Two paid volunteering days each year called “Together Days”. 

• Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave. 

• Relocation support for eligible hires (eligibility confirmed based on your first work location). 

• Plus many more benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and life at GSK, including access to Thrive Global, a wellbeing platform to reduce stress, increase focus, and build resilience. 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential helpline and website available 24/7. 

Let’s do this!  

You’ll find hints, tips and guidance on our recruitment process on our website 

You can also visit our Early Careers FAQ page for answers to common questions: Frequently asked questions | GSK 

Learn more about the application process Application process | GSK 

After submitting your application, you will be asked to complete our GSK Digital Assessment. The GSK Digital Assessment will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your skills through engaging exercises, while providing us with insights into your unique approach to work. This will help us better understand how your strengths, behaviors, and skills align with the role and the positive impact you could bring to our team.      

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