Chemical Engineering (MSAT) Graduate Programme

GSK Graduate Chemical Engineer (MSAT) role applying chemical/process engineering to pharmaceutical manufacturing, process optimisation, digital innovation and continuous improvement.

Are you a talented, driven student or graduate eager to make an impact on billions of lives? Join the Chemical Engineering (MSAT) Graduate programme 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 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: Develop in a supportive environment with clear goals, feedback, training and access to reasonable adjustments. You’ll also 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?

• Shape the Future of Healthcare: Work on projects that improve manufacturing performance, reduce waste, increase sustainability, and help deliver medicines to patients around the world.

• Gain Real-World Manufacturing Experience: Get hands-on exposure to pharmaceutical production processes, manufacturing technologies, and large-scale operations in a highly regulated environment.

• Drive Digital Innovation: Use data analytics, process modelling, visualization tools, and digital technologies to solve complex challenges and improve business performance.

• Optimize Processes That Matter: Develop and enhance manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reliability, quality, and productivity across global operations.

• Build In-Demand Technical Expertise: Deepen your understanding of chemical engineering principles, process development, equipment performance, product quality, and manufacturing science.

• Master Advanced Problem-Solving: Apply industry-leading methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC to identify root causes, solve complex problems, and deliver measurable improvements.

• Work with Cutting-Edge Technologies: Explore advanced manufacturing, automation, digital systems, and emerging technologies while gaining insight into the full pharmaceutical product lifecycle.

• Collaborate Across a Global Network: Partner with experts in manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, technical services, and sustainability, building a broad network and understanding of how medicines are brought to patients worldwide.

What skills are we looking for?

• Technical Aptitude: A relevant degree and an interest in chemical/process engineering in pharmaceutical manufacturing

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

• Digital mindset: You’re interested in using data and emerging technologies to improve performance. 

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

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

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

• 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?

• £35,000 per annum 

• Additional annual bonus based on company performance  

• Relocation Allowance* (subject to eligibility) 

• Employee recognition programmes, which reward exceptional achievements.  

• Access to our cutting-edge wellbeing platform: personalise your experience, help reduce stress, increase focus, build connections and resilience. You will also have access to a confidential helpline 24/7, mindfulness, health screenings and financial wellbeing support.  

• Access to Private Healthcare Insurance, including 24-hour access to an online GP.  

• Option to opt into our share save plan which gives you long-term incentives by linking your rewards to our longer-term performance.   

• Engage with Employee Resource Groups, providing opportunities to network, gain mentorship, and grow personally and professionally.  

• Access to TalNet, which are communities of Early Careers programme participants offering development, networking and social connections to help you make the best of your programme.  

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

Let’s do this!