Join GSK’s GSC Graduate Programme 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?

Not every medicine or vaccine is made in our own factories. External Manufacturing is the team that delivers products through a global network of specialist manufacturing partners — making sure the right product is made to the right quality standard, in the right quantity, at the right time. It's a role that sits at the meeting point of quality, supply, technical and commercial: managing partner performance, safeguarding GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) compliance, planning supply, introducing new products and running the projects that keep the network resilient. You'll be coordinating across GSK teams and external partners rather than running a single production line — which means broad exposure, real accountability and a direct line of sight to patients.

What You'll Learn

• The end-to-end external network — how GSK delivers medicines and vaccines through contract manufacturing partners worldwide.
• How the functions connect — CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organisation) performance, GMP quality, supply planning, procurement, technical, regulatory and project delivery, and how they work together.
• Launches and technology transfers — how new product introductions and network change projects are governed and delivered, from launch readiness to tech transfer support.
• Project and risk management — identifying and escalating risks, managing milestones, supporting governance and communicating with senior stakeholders.
• Digital and Smart Manufacturing — how AI, automation, data and decision intelligence are transforming external manufacturing.
• Core capability foundations — GMP fundamentals, deviations and CAPA (Corrective & Preventative Actions), change control, planning and inventory, supplier relationship management, and influencing without authority.

Why You'll Want to Apply

• Real exposure to medicines, vaccines, launches and patient impact.
• Structured rotations across a unique external manufacturing model — not just internal factory operations.
• Work directly with cross-functional GSK teams and external manufacturing partners.
• A named mentor, rotation owners and regular development reviews so your progress is genuinely supported.

What Skills Are We Looking For?

• Scientific and supply chain interest: Shows interest in pharmaceutical science and willingness to learn how complex global supply chains work.
• Digital and data development: Shows interest in using technology and data analytics to solve problems and willingness to develop these skills.
• Accurate and structured working: Works accurately using agreed checks, applies structured problem-solving methods and manages agreed project tasks.
• Collaborative communication: Explains information clearly, listens to others and adapts communication for the audience. Builds effective working relationships across teams and partners.
• Ownership and support: Takes ownership of agreed tasks, asks questions and seeks support when needed.
• Patient focus: Shows interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing, continuous improvement and high-quality work that supports patients.
• Continuous improvement: Uses structured approaches to identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve ways of working.
• Adaptability: Responds constructively when priorities change and seeks support or clarification when needed.
• Managing priorities: Able to manage changing priorities, with clear goals, appropriate support and agreed deadlines.

What Do We Offer You?

• £35,000 per annum
• Additional annual bonus based on company performance
• Relocation Allowance* (subject to eligibility)
• Employee recognition programmes, 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.
• 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!

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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. If you’ve already developed substantial experience working in a professional role in your sector, while you would be able to apply for this programme, you may want to look at our direct entry roles as an alternate way to build on your existing skills and develop a career at GSK.

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