Smart Manufacturing & CI Graduate Program, Zebulon, US, 2027

GlaxoSmithKline; Zebulon (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Mentoring & coaching

LinkedIn Learning access

Parental leave

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline invites you to join the Smart Manufacturing & CI Graduate Program in Zebulon, NC. Start date is September 2027. You will engage in cross-functional rotations, Kaizen assignments, and tailored training to accelerate your development as a manufacturing professional.

This program emphasises AI, data analytics and lean leadership to improve speed, quality and supply chain performance. You will gain hands-on experience across smart manufacturing projects, receive mentoring, and have

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a scientific discipline with focus on data management, digital technologies, change management or project management.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Graduation date by August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Implement smart manufacturing projects leveraging AI, data and technology to optimise production processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean methods and Six Sigma basics.
• Collaborate across teams to streamline processes and drive performance.
• Coach and develop colleagues in applying continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
• Contribute to GPS deployment and lean standards in production environments.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Digital Curiosity

Patient Focus

Accurate & Structured

Collaborative Communicator

Ownership & Support

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Science

Master of Science

Job description

Join the GSK Smart Manufacturing & CI Graduate Program, Zebulon, US, 2027: Help us get ahead of disease together.

Location: Zebulon, NC

Start date: September 2027

Education required: Bachelor of Science/BSc; Master of Science/MSc - Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific discipline (such as Engineering, Science, Technical, Biological Sciences) or a related field, with a focus on data management, digital technologies, change management or project management

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English.

Other requirements: Graduation date by August 2027.

Assessment Centre Date:

November 2026 - February 2027.

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.

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.
• 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?

• Smart Manufacturing: Get involved in innovative projects that leverage AI, data and technology to transform our manufacturing processes.
• Problem Solving: Lead impactful continuous improvement projects while developing your expertise in lean methodologies and Six Sigma skills.
• Drive change and innovation: Identify and implement initiatives to streamline processes using tools like Standard Work, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Make a difference: Leading projects to improve lead times and eliminate inefficiencies, ensuring our supply chain operates at peak performance.
• Collaboration: Work with experts to prioritize and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives, gaining hands‑on experience in coaching and project management.
• Business Excellence: Be at the forefront of innovation by contributing to the deployment of GSK's production system (GPS) strategy.
• Shape the future of manufacturing: Supporting the implementation of lean standards in production environments.
• Drive performance excellence: Work with teams to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) that maintain high standards.
• Empower others: Training and coaching employees and managers in applying continuous improvement techniques and tools.
• Digital Data & Analytics: Leverage advanced technologies like AI and PowerBI to analyze data and boost productivity and efficiency.

What skills are we looking for?

• Technical Expertise: A relevant degree, interest in innovation and pharmaceutical manufacturing, and willingness to learn how the work supports patients.
• Digital Curiosity: An interest in using new technologies, digital and data analytics to solve complex problems.
• Patient Focus: Interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing, continuous improvement and high-quality work that supports patients.
• Accurate and structured: Works accurately using agreed checks, applies structured problem-solving methods and manages projects effectively.
• Collaborative communicator: You solve problems with people and build strong relationships across teams and partners.
• Ownership and Support: Takes ownership of agreed tasks, asks questions and seeks support when needed.
• Attention to detail: An analytical and organized mindset, with a process-driven approach.
• Adaptability: Responds constructively when priorities change and seeks support or clarification when needed.

What do we offer you?

• 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.

Skills

Application Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Commercial Mindset, Communication, Decision Making, Establishing Contacts, Focus, Inclusivity, Innovative Thinking, Resilience, Risk Management Assessment, Taking Initiative

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.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.