Manufacturing Operations Graduate Programme, Irvine, UK, 2026
Join the GSK Manufacturing Operations Graduate Programme – UK, 2026: Help us get ahead of disease together
Education required: Bachelors or Masters in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Biomedical Engineering, Biologics & Process Technology, Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology, IChemE accredited degrees
Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English
Location: Irvine
Expected start date: September 2026
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: November/December 2025
Within our Global Supply Chain (GSC) business, we manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance.
Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people.
We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.
Ahead together with tailored training and career development
Are you a talented and driven technical graduate eager to make an impact on billions of lives? GSK’s Global Supply Chain (GSC) Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to delivering medicines and vaccines to people worldwide.
This two-year programme is designed to prepare you for future technical, operational and engineering roles within GSK’s Global Supply Chain (GSC) within your chosen discipline.
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 Programme 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
What will you do?
* 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.
* Drive performance excellence: Work with teams to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) that maintain high standards.
What are we looking for?
* Passion for Manufacturing: Clear enthusiasm for chemical/process engineering in the pharmaceutical industry and improving manufacturing processes.
* Technical Expertise: A relevant degree and an interest in data management and analytical technologies
* Continuous Improvement Mindset: A focus on growth, innovation with the ability to simplify complex processes, and apply innovative thinking
* Strong Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
* Self-Motivation: Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn and develop.
* Attention to Detail: Analytical, organized, and process-driven
* Resilience: High adaptability and flexibility, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
What do we offer you?
* A competitive salary, 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.
* 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”.
* Formal and informal technical and soft skills training and development.
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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