Manufacturing Operations Graduate Program, Upper Merion, US, 2027

Location: USA - Pennsylvania - King of Prussia

Join the GSK Manufacturing Operations Graduate Program, Upper Merion, US, 2027: Help us get ahead of disease together.

Education required: Bachelor of Science/BSc; Master of Science/MSc — Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Biologics & Process Technology, Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science with a focus on AI, Data management, digital technologies.

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English.

Other requirements: Graduation date by August 2027.

Location: Upper Merion, PA

Start date: September 2027

Application Information:

*You can apply to only one GSK Graduate Program in US, so you can focus on the role that motivates you the most.

Application deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and this role will close once we have received enough applications. We recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Assessment Centre Date: November 2026 – February 2027.

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Are you a talented, driven student or graduate eager to make an impact on billions of lives? Join the Manufacturing Operations Graduate program at GSK and get ahead with tailored training and career development designed to help you grow.

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance.

Our network of 33 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.64 billion packs of medicines and 389 million vaccine doses in 2025 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.

We welcome people with diverse perspectives and the skills or potential 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.

Start your career by helping deliver medicines and vaccines to patients around the world.

On our two-year Global Supply Chain Graduate Program, you’ll apply your scientific, engineering or digital knowledge to real manufacturing challenges while developing through rotations, training and mentoring.

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 Program 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

Join GSK’s GSC Graduate Program 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?

You will gain an insight into the manufacturing side of our business, developing your expertise in production, engineering, quality and technical services or supply chain management, while broadening your global business perspective:

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.

What skills are we looking for?

Technical Expertise: A relevant degree and an interest in data management and analytical technologies

Interest in Manufacturing: Interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing and willingness to learn how the work supports patients.

Continuous Improvement Mindset: A focus on growth, innovation with the ability to simplify complex processes, and apply innovative thinking

Communication and Collaboration: Explains information clearly, listens to others and adapts communication for t