Chemical Engineering (MSAT) Graduate Programme – Irvine, UK

Join the GSK Chemical Engineering (MSAT) Graduate Programme in Irvine, UK, starting September 2027. This two-year programme offers tailored training and career development to help you grow while contributing to GSK's mission to get ahead of disease.

GSK manufactures and supplies reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines. In 2025, our network delivered 1.64 billion packs of medicines and 389 million vaccine doses. We are transforming manufacturing with robotics, digital solutions, and artificial intelligence.

What You'll Experience

• Cross-Functional Exposure: Work on projects and rotations at your home site to deepen your expertise.
• Kaizen Assignment: A short-term assignment, potentially global, to expand your skills beyond your home site.
• Tailored Training: Benefit from role-specific training, a generous training budget, and enriching resources.
• Professional & Personal Growth: Develop in a supportive environment with clear goals, feedback, and on-the-job experience.

Key Programme Features

• Digital Data & Analytics (DDA) Objective: Each rotation has a DDA focus to advance pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Sustainability Element: Contribute to GSK’s Net Carbon Zero mission through impactful projects.
• Mentoring & Networking: Build your professional network and gain visibility through senior leaders and mentors.

What will you do?

• Shape the Future of Healthcare: Work on projects to improve manufacturing performance, reduce waste, increase sustainability, and deliver medicines to patients.
• Gain Real-World Manufacturing Experience: Get hands-on exposure to pharmaceutical production processes, manufacturing technologies, and operations.
• Drive Digital Innovation: Use data analytics, process modelling, and digital technologies to solve complex challenges.
• Optimize Processes That Matter: Develop and enhance manufacturing processes for efficiency, reliability, quality, and productivity.
• Build In-Demand Technical Expertise: Deepen your understanding of chemical engineering principles, process development, and manufacturing science.
• Master Advanced Problem-Solving: Apply methodologies like Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC.
• Work with Cutting-Edge Technologies: Explore advanced manufacturing, automation, and digital systems.
• Collaborate Across a Global Network: Partner with experts in manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and sustainability.

What skills are we looking for?

• Technical Aptitude: A relevant degree and an interest in chemical/process engineering in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Focus on growth, innovation, and simplifying complex processes.
• Digital Mindset: Interest in using data and emerging technologies to improve performance.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Accurate work with agreed checks and structured problem-solving methods.
• Communication and Collaboration: Clear explanation, active listening, and adaptable communication.
• Priority Management: Ability to manage changing priorities with clear goals and agreed deadlines.
• Ownership and Support: Takes ownership of tasks, asks questions, and seeks support when needed.
• Adaptability: Constructive response to changing priorities and seeking clarification.
• Attention to Detail: Analytical, organised, and process-driven.

What do we offer you?

• £35,000 per annum
• Additional annual bonus based on company performance
• Relocation Allowance* (subject to eligibility)
• Employee recognition programmes
• Access to our cutting-edge wellbeing platform (24/7 confidential helpline, mindfulness, health screenings, financial wellbeing support)
• Access to Private Healthcare Insurance, including 24-hour access to an online GP
• Option to opt into our share save plan
• Engage with Employee Resource Groups for networking, mentorship, and growth
• Access to TalNet for Early Careers programme participants (development, networking, social connections)
• 2 volunteering days per year (“Together Days”)

Application Information

• You can apply to only one GSK Graduate Programme in the UK.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the role will close once enough applications are received. Apply as soon as possible.
• Assessment Centre Date: November/December 2026.
• Graduation by August 2027 is required.
• Willingness to be geographically mobile (domestic) throughout rotations.
• Written and spoken fluency in English is required.

How to Apply

Visit the GSK careers website for hints, tips, and guidance on the recruitment process. After submitting your application, you will complete the GSK Digital Assessment. Register on the GSK insight & engagement platform (https://gsk.connectr.co.uk/getahead/) to learn more about working at GSK.

For help with your application or to request support or adjustments, please email ww.earlycareers@gsk.com.