Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Ware
Posted Date: Sep 27 2024
Join the Ware Site Global Supply Chain Graduate Programme – UK, 2025:
Help us get ahead of disease together.
Education required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or Chemical Engineering; Chemistry or Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Science. Graduation by August 2025.
Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English.
Expected Start date: September 2025.
*You can apply to only one GSK Graduate Programme in the UK
Application deadline: We recommend you apply as soon as possible. This vacancy will close when we have received enough applications.
Assessment Centre Date: November/December 2024.
Are you a talented and driven student or graduate eager to make an impact on billions of lives? Apply for the Ware Site Global Supply Chain programme at GSK today!
At GSK, we are building a world-class global supply chain to deliver GSK’s new product portfolio and pipeline. In the Global Supply Chain business (GSC), we produce and distribute medicines and vaccines worldwide, overseeing every production stage from manufacturing high-quality products to implementing effective supply forecasting and regulatory inspections.
The Ware Site:
GSK's Ware Global Supply Chain (GSC) manufacturing and supply site is responsible for launching the company’s pipeline of new Respiratory or Oral Solid Dose medicines. By leveraging modern equipment, digital processes, and technology, we deliver life-changing products for patients in over 100 countries. With around 1,200 employees, including a large community of early talent, the site provides a strong network of expertise to mentor and support graduates.
Ahead together with tailored training and career development
Whilst on the graduate programme, you can expect the following benefits:
1. Challenging and supportive environment for your professional and personal growth.
2. Opportunities to network and enhance visibility with senior leaders.
3. Development of technical skills through valuable on-the-job experience.
4. Work in roles and projects tailored according to your discipline.
5. Access to a generous personal development budget.
6. Kaizens – short-term breadth projects that offer potential international exposure.
What will you do?
This Ware-based GSK Graduate Scheme offers a 2-year programme located at GSK’s Ware GSC Manufacturing Site. During this programme, you will acquire hands-on experience across key site workstreams, taking on significant responsibilities. Depending on your specialist area and rotations, you could:
1. Learn about the innovative technologies used in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
2. Understand the risk and compliance aspects of pharmaceutical manufacturing.
3. Discover how manufacturing, quality, technical services, and supply chain functions work together.
4. Implement lean six sigma techniques to enhance efficiency.
5. Optimize business activities by analyzing data.
6. Identify root causes of technical problems and implement corrective actions.
7. Support the implementation of GSC's strategic priorities.
8. Drive process improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency.
Depending on your background and interests, you could be based in one of our Quality, Production, Supply Chain, Technical Services or Engineering teams.
What are we looking for?
1. A keen interest in production, quality and supply challenges in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
2. A mindset focused on continuous improvement and growth.
3. The ability to listen, learn, and a genuine desire to make a meaningful impact.
4. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
5. Self-motivation, proactiveness, and a strong eagerness for development.
6. Analytical, organized, and process-driven, with exceptional attention to detail.
7. High adaptability and flexibility, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
What do we offer you?
1. A competitive salary.
2. An annual bonus based on company performance.
3. Relocation Allowance (eligibility will be confirmed).
4. Access to Private Healthcare Insurance.
5. Well-being programmes to support your mental needs.
6. Option to opt into our share save plan.
7. Opportunities to work with Employee Resource groups.
8. Employee recognition programmes and awards.
9. Access to senior leaders for career development guidance.
10. Formal and informal technical and soft skills training.
Let’s do this!
You’ll find hints, tips, and guidance on our recruitment process on our website. Learn more about the application process gsk.to/ECprocess.
Once you've submitted your online application, you'll need to complete two online assessments. We’d like to hear about why you applied to this role and your motivation for the business area you’ve applied to.
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You can learn more about GSK and our careers https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/careers/.
Our Graduate Programmes are designed to accelerate the development of graduates who don’t have significant previous professional work experience. If you’ve already developed substantial experience, you may also want to look at direct entry roles.
Apply now!
We’re 100% open to all talent – whatever your background. We want to recruit the right people for GSK from the widest possible backgrounds.
You can learn more about Inclusion and diversity at GSK gsk.to/DEI.
If applying to one of GSK’s Graduate programmes in the UK, you must have and be able to evidence the right to work in the UK before the start date of your programme.
Need help with your application? Please email us at uk.earlycareers@gsk.com and let us know how we can help you.
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