Supply Chain Graduate Programme – Barnard Castle, UK

Join the GSK Supply Chain Graduate Programme and help us get ahead of disease together. This two-year programme offers tailored training and career development.

GSK manufactures and supplies high-quality medicines and vaccines. Our supply chain is crucial for delivering innovations to patients efficiently. Technology is transforming our manufacturing processes, increasing speed, quality, and scale.

We welcome diverse perspectives and skills to help us produce complex products using smart manufacturing technologies, including 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 access to enriching resources.
• Professional & Personal Growth: Develop in a supportive environment with clear goals, feedback, and access to reasonable adjustments.

Key Programme Features

• Digital Data & Analytics (DDA) Focus: Each rotation has a DDA focus, supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing process advancements.
• Sustainability Element: Contribute to GSK’s Net Carbon Zero mission through impactful environmental sustainability projects.
• Mentoring & Networking: Build your professional network and gain visibility through access to senior leaders and mentors.

What Will You Do?

This role focuses on External Manufacturing, delivering products through a global network of specialist manufacturing partners. You will coordinate across GSK teams and external partners, focusing on:

• Managing partner performance.
• Safeguarding GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) compliance.
• Planning supply.
• Introducing new products.
• Running projects to keep the network resilient.

What You'll Learn

• The end-to-end external network and how GSK delivers medicines and vaccines through contract manufacturing partners.
• How functions like CMO performance, GMP quality, supply planning, procurement, technical, regulatory, and project delivery connect.
• Governing and delivering new product introductions and network change projects.
• Project and risk management, including identifying risks, managing milestones, and stakeholder communication.
• The role of digital and smart manufacturing, including AI, automation, and data analytics.
• Core capabilities such as GMP fundamentals, deviations, CAPA, change control, planning, inventory management, and influencing without authority.

Skills We're Looking For

• Interest in pharmaceutical science and global supply chains.
• Interest in using technology and data analytics to solve problems.
• Accurate and structured working with problem-solving methods.
• Clear communication, active listening, and building effective relationships.
• Taking ownership of tasks and seeking support when needed.
• Patient focus, continuous improvement, and high-quality work.
• Adaptability and managing changing priorities.
• Attention to detail and an organised, process-driven approach.

What We Offer

• £35,000 per annum
• Additional annual bonus based on company performance
• Relocation Allowance* (subject to eligibility)
• Employee recognition programmes
• Access to a cutting-edge wellbeing platform (24/7 confidential helpline, mindfulness, health screenings, financial wellbeing support)
• Private Healthcare Insurance, including 24-hour online GP access
• Option to opt into our share save plan
• Engagement with Employee Resource Groups
• Access to TalNet for networking and development
• 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.
• Graduation by August 2027.
• Willingness to be geographically mobile (domestic) throughout rotations.
• Written and spoken fluency in English is required.

Important Dates

• Start Date: September 2027
• Assessment Centre Date: November/September