Analytical Chemistry Graduate Programme – Singapore, 2027 Intake

GlaxoSmithKline Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport to MRT stations

Healthcare and well-being programmes

Two paid volunteering days per year

LinkedIn Learning access

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline Pte Ltd in Singapore invites applications for its Analytical Chemistry Graduate Programme for 2027 intake. The programme targets graduates with a chemistry degree and provides structured rotations, mentoring, and tailored training to develop expertise in analytical/ pharmaceutical chemistry.

Starting July 2027 at GSK Jurong, with an application deadline of 18 October 2026. The programme aims to develop cross-functional capabilities to deliver medicines and vaccines globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, with interest in analytical/pharmaceutical chemistry.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Eligible for GSK Singapore graduate programme with graduation by 2027.

Responsibilities

• Cross-functional exposure across manufacturing, quality, and analytics.
• Kaizen assignment with global focus opportunities.
• Tailored training and development with a generous training budget.
• Develop technical expertise through rotations and mentoring across sites.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry

Job description

Join the GSK Analytical Chemistry Graduate Programme – 2027 Intake in Singapore:Help us get ahead of disease together

Education required: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Chemistry, interest in Analytical Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Chemistry preferred

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English

Location: GSK Jurong

Graduation Date: By June/July 2027

Programme start date: July 2027

Application Information:

Application deadline: 18 October 2026 (Sunday). 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: December 2026 / January 2027

See what our graduate programme participants have to say about their experiences in our GSK Graduate Programmes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ybQQr9HKg8

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 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

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

On our two-year Global Supply Chain Graduate Programme, 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 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.

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?

• Protect Patient Safety Through Science: Play a critical role in ensuring medicines meet the highest quality standards, helping deliver safe and effective treatments to patients worldwide.


• Understand the Full Product Lifecycle: Gain insight into how raw materials, intermediates, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) are tested and controlled throughout the manufacturing journey.


• Develop Expertise in Quality & Compliance: Build a strong foundation in GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), regulatory requirements, and quality systems that are essential to the pharmaceutical industry.


• Master Analytical Science Techniques: Contribute to the development, optimisation, validation, and transfer of analytical methods used to support product quality and manufacturing performance.


• Gain Hands-On Quality Systems Experience: Work with deviations, investigations, CAPAs (Corrective and Preventative Actions), change controls, data integrity, and quality documentation, developing skills highly valued across the industry.


• Solve Complex Scientific Challenges: Use data, scientific thinking, and risk-based decision making to investigate issues, identify root causes, and deliver meaningful improvements.


• Work with Advanced Laboratory Technologies: Explore cutting-edge analytical tools and testing methodologies while helping implement new technologies and ways of working.


• Collaborate Across a Global Organisation: Partner with experts in Manufacturing, Quality, Technical Services, Supply Chain, and R&D, gaining broad exposure to how medicines are developed, manufactured, and supplied around the world.

What are we looking for?

• Technical Aptitude: Interest in science, quality and 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 the audience.


• Problem-Solving Skills: Works accurately using agreed checks and applies structured problem-solving methods.


• Priority Management: Able to manage changing priorities, with clear goals, appropriate support and agreed deadlines.


• Communication and Collaboration: Explains information clearly, listens to others and adapts communication for the audience.


• Ownership and Support: Takes ownership of agreed tasks, asks questions and seeks support when needed.


• Adaptability: Responds constructively when priorities change and seeks support or clarification when needed.

What do we offer you?

• A competitive salary.


• Annual bonus based on company performance.


• Transport to and from site to MRT stations in centralised locations all across Singapore.


• Access to robust healthcare and well-being programmes, time off and childcare support.


• Employee recognition programmes, which reward exceptional achievements.


• Access to LinkedIn Learning and a wide range of digital learning resources to support your professional development.


• Two paid volunteering days per year, called “Together Days”.


• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Free, confidential helpline and website available 24/7.


• Access to Thrive Global: A well-being platform to reduce stress, increase focus, and build resilience.

Skills

Application Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Communication, Decision Making, Evaluate and Manage Risk, Focus, Inclusivity, Innovative Thinking, Resilience, Taking Initiative, Work Collaboratively

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team.