Job description
Join the GSK Clinical Supply Chain Graduate Programme – UK, 2026: Help us get ahead of disease together
Education required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited university, preferably in business administration, supply chain management, science, or engineering related field. Graduation by August 2026.
Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English
Other requirements: Willingness to be geographically mobile (domestic) throughout rotations (Stevenage/Harlow/Ware)
Expected Start date: September 2026. This programme is a 2-year fixed term contract.
Application Information:
*You can apply to only one GSK Graduate Programme in the UK.
Application deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and this role will close once we have received enough relevant applications. We recommend you apply as soon as possible.
Assessment Centre Date: April 2026
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Are you a talented and driven student or graduate eager to make an impact on billions of lives? Apply for the Clinical Supply Chain Graduate Programme at GSK today!
Are you a graduate with collaborative spirit, data analysis skills, and diverse perspectives who can help us empower our people and help us deliver our portfolio? Join our team to play a vital role and make a meaningful impact in Clinical Supply Chain.
Clinical Supply Chain at GSK is central to progressing GSK’s pipeline, supplying medicine and vaccines to patients in GSK’s Phase I -IV clinical trials around the world and we are seeking a motivated and energetic person who will enjoy a role that is operationally, strategically and governance focused to help us get ahead of disease together.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and learn about the supply chain processes in a dynamic healthcare environment. You’ll also discover the best ways to deliver key agile solutions and work collaboratively to implement our strategy.
Ahead together with tailored training and career development
Over two years, our Graduate Programme will challenge and support you to grow professionally and personally. You’ll have three varied and stretching rotations working on live projects alongside experts in industry. Your 8-month long rotations will provide you with the opportunity to experience different roles across different parts of the GSK end-to-end Clinical Supply Chain. In all our roles, you’ll work across the GSK vaccines and medicines portfolio to ensure that clinical supply materials are supplied around the globe in a timely and compliant fashion for patients enrolled in GSK clinical trials.
What will you do?
* Three 8-month rotations in roles across the end-to-end supply chain. There are options for roles in supply chain management, planning and scheduling, sourcing and procurement, operations, and logistics. All these roles contribute to the delivery of medicine and vaccines to patients in GSK and ViiV clinical trials
* Learn and apply best practices in inventory management, demand planning, data management and logistics operational activities
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and smooth flow of medicines, vaccines and materials, meeting customer demands and regulatory requirements
* Plan and execute operational activities such as production scheduling, packaging, and labelling
* Use data for analysis and reporting to support decision making and process optimization
* Develop innovative new ideas and contribute to implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency
* Participate in projects related to sustainability, cost reduction, and process improvement
* Accelerate your development through tailored training that is intuitive to you and your needs
* Build key relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Join an international community of like-minded graduates who, alongside their day jobs, help shape and run the Graduate Programme, for example, organising hackathons, running global tech debates with external leading experts, and more
What are we looking for?
* Talented, ambitious graduates with an open and curious mindset
* Fresh thinking with innovative new ideas that boost productivity and efficiency
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* An eagerness to learn and develop, be proactive and take ownership
* A strong interest in a career in the healthcare industry
* A willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
What do we offer you?
* Starting salary of £35,000 per year, with an annual bonus based on company performance.
* Relocation Allowance (eligibility will be confirmed once your first location is confirmed).
* Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements.
* Access to our cutting-edge wellbeing platform: personalise your experience, help reduce stress, increase focus, build connections and resilience. You will also have access to a confidential helpline 24/7, mindfulness, health screenings and financial wellbeing support.
* Access to Private Healthcare Insurance, including 24-hour access to an online GP.
* Additional Support through salary sacrifice including: identity protection, long-term care insurance, home, auto, and pet insurance.
* Option to opt into our share save plan which gives you long-term incentives by linking your rewards to our longer-term performance.
* Engage with Employee Resource Groups, providing opportunities to network, gain mentorship, and grow personally and professionally.
* Access to TalNet, which are communities of Early Careers programme participants offering development, networking and social connections to help you make the best of your programme.
* 2 volunteering days per year, called “Together Days”.
Let’s do this!
You’ll find hints, tips and guidance on our recruitment process on our website. Learn more about the application process gsk.to/ECprocess
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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Our Graduate Programmes are designed to accelerate the development of graduates who don’t have significant previous professional work experience in the area to which they are applying. Of course, many graduates who join the program have worked while studying or after graduation. If you’ve already developed substantial experience working in a professional role in your sector, while you would be able to apply for this program, you may also want to look at direct entry roles in our businesses, as these may be the best way to build on your existing skills and expertise and develop a career at GSK.
It is expected that you will be able to evidence the right to work in the UK for at least the duration of the programme. GSK’s ability to make and honour any offer to you will be subject to the UK government immigration rules applicable at the time. Any offers will be made subject to immigration status being confirmed. GSK cannot make any guarantee that you will be eligible for skilled worker sponsorship and GSK keeps its approach under review in line with new government guidance as it is published. Sponsorship is also based on business needs. Sponsorship cannot be considered if the candidate is not eligible for a discounted rate.
Apply now!
Please note we will update you regarding your application by the end of April 2026, if you have any questions please contact: UK.EarlyCareers@gsk.com
We’re 100% open to all talent – whatever your gender, marital status, religion, age, colour, race, sexual orientation, nationality or disability. We want to recruit the right people for GSK from the widest possible backgrounds, so we can better serve the diversity of our patients. And because it’s the right thing to do.
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Please email us at UK.EarlyCareers@gsk.com and let us know how we can help you.
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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.
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