Quality Science Graduate Program, Upper Merion, US, 2027

Education and Requirements

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related field. Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Graduation must be by August 2027.

Location and Start Date

Upper Merion, PA – Start date: September 2027.

Application Information

You may apply to only one GSK Graduate Program in the US. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and will close once sufficient candidates have applied. Assessment Centre dates run from November 2026 to February 2027.

Program Overview

The two‑year Global Supply Chain Graduate Program provides scientific, engineering, or digital graduates with real manufacturing challenges, rotations, training, and mentoring. Participants will work on delivering high‑quality medicines and vaccines, leveraging smart manufacturing technologies such as robotics, digital solutions, and artificial intelligence.

What You’ll Experience

• Cross‑Functional Exposure – time at your home site and on cross‑functional projects and rotations.
• Kaizen Assignment – short‑term, potentially global, assignments to broaden skills.
• Tailored Training – role‑specific training supported by a generous budget and extensive resources.
• Professional & Personal Growth – on‑the‑job experience to develop technical expertise in a supportive environment.

Key Program Features

• Digital Data & Analytics (DDA) – each rotation includes a DDA focus to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Sustainability Element – projects that support GSK’s Net Carbon Zero mission.
• Mentoring & Networking – direct access to senior leaders, mentors, and a professional network.

What You Will Do

• Regulatory Insight – build knowledge of industry regulations and compliance.
• Hands‑On Lab and Production Experience – work in quality testing labs and manufacturing facilities, mastering wet chemistry, chromatography, microbiology, and testing of raw materials, intermediates, finished products, sterility, and environmental samples.
• Comprehensive Quality Control – understand how manufacturing elements interact to ensure product quality.
• Quality Systems & Analytics – apply GSK quality standards to deviations, corrective and preventive actions, change control, and documentation.
• Risk and Compliance – develop risk‑management and compliance expertise.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – partner with manufacturing, quality, technical services, R&D, and supply chain teams to introduce new products or testing methods.
• Sustainability Focus – work on waste‑reduction and green‑lab initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement – contribute to performance‑improvement projects using DMAIC, Lean Six Sigma, and other problem‑solving techniques.

Desired Skills

• Technical curiosity about science, quality, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Continuous‑improvement mindset with innovative thinking.
• Digital mindset – interest in using data and emerging technologies.
• Problem‑solving skills and structured methodology.
• Priority management – ability to handle changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration – clear explanation, active listening, audience‑adapted communication.
• Ownership and support – take responsibility for tasks and seek help when needed.
• Adaptability – respond constructively to changing priorities.

Pay

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus based on company performance

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Personalized development plan with coaching, mentoring, and virtual/in‑person learning
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and a wide range of digital learning resources
• Hands‑on experience delivering meaningful work from day one
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and networking opportunities
• Premium Calm membership and comprehensive wellbeing resources
• Employee recognition programs
• Two paid volunteering “Together Days” per year
• Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave
• Relocation support for eligible hires
• Wellbeing platforms such as Thrive Global
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 24/7 confidential helpline and website