Manufacturing Operations Graduate Program, Marietta, US, 2027
GSK
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
GSK’s Manufacturing Operations Graduate Program in Marietta, PA offers a two-year trajectory for talented students and graduates to grow through rotations, training and mentoring. You will apply your scientific, engineering or digital knowledge to real manufacturing challenges while developing across production, quality, and technical services.
Your development is supported by hands-on experience, Kaizen projects and cross-functional exposure.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, biomedical, pharmaceutical or related fields.
- Graduation date by August 2027.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Responsibilities
- Gain insight into manufacturing, production, engineering, quality, and supply chain.
- Apply scientific, engineering or digital knowledge to real manufacturing challenges.
- Engage in rotations, training and mentoring throughout the program.
- Collaborate across functions to deliver safe and effective medicines and vaccines.
Skills
Education
Job description
Join the GSK Manufacturing Operations Graduate Program, Marietta, 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: Marietta, PA
Start date: September 2027
Assessment Centre Date: November 2026 – February 2027.
See what our graduate program participants have to say about their experiences in our GSK Graduate Program https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ybQQr9HKg8.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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 the audience.
- Ownership and Support: Takes ownership of agreed tasks, asks questions and seeks support when needed.
- Attention to Detail: Works accurately using agreed checks and applies structured problem‑solving methods.
- Adaptability: Responds constructively when priorities change and seeks support or clarification when needed.
- Competitive salary.
- Annual bonus based on company performance.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
- A personalized development plan with coaching, mentoring, and virtual as well as in-person learning opportunities.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning and a wide range of digital learning resources to support your professional development.
- Hands‑on experience delivering meaningful work from day one.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and networking opportunities that foster inclusion, connection, and professional growth.
- Complimentary premium Calm membership and access to comprehensive wellbeing resources.
- Employee recognition programs celebrating outstanding contributions.
- Two paid volunteering days each year called “Together Days”.
- Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Relocation support for eligible hires (eligibility confirmed based on your first work location).
- Plus many more benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and life at GSK, including access to Thrive Global, a wellbeing platform to reduce stress, increase focus, and build resilience.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential helpline and website available 24/7.
Application Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Commercial Mindset, Communication, Decision Making, Establishing Contacts, Focus, Inclusivity, Innovative Thinking, Resilience, Risk Management Assessment, Taking Initiative
Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.
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.
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