Pharmaceutical Science (Multiple Roles and Locations) Industrial Placement, 2027

Degree requirements: Business, Operational Excellence, Psychology, Geography, Open to any Overview of the Department Barnard Castle is a key secondary site for GSK with many New Products coming through development at site. We manufacture and supply a huge range of different pharmaceutical products from Sterile Products (Syringes and Vials) to Liquid Inhalations and Dermatologicals. The successful candidate will integrate into the support teams and be expected to deliver a business or compliance improvement project. Project specifics will be agreed at the time of placement depending on area activities and course of study - these may include specific improvement activities or product aligned support (e.g., Product campaign and improvements, inspection readiness, KPI monitoring and performance management). Key Placement Learnings

• Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Supporting manufacturing processes and equipment for existing products
• Continuous Improvement (CI) project delivery
• Co-ordination and implementation of planned change
• Supporting troubleshooting of processes and manufacturing investigations.
• Developing skills in continuous improvement and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Role 2 - Worthing Degree requirements: Biomedical, Engineering or Life Sciences, Science Based degrees Overview of the Department The Worthing MSAT team is accountable for the control and quality of the product portfolio. We use data, science and risk assessment to ensure reproducible process delivering to our patients. We are a key lever in creating opportunities through process improvement, simplification and strategic project delivery. Key Placement Learnings
• Provide technical support for manufacturing processes and production equipment, troubleshooting issues through investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs).
• Support pharmaceutical product quality and process control through validation activities, contamination control, process verification, product control strategy execution, and data analysis/trending.
• Manage and support GMP compliance activities including deviations, change control, risk management, self-inspections, customer/vendor complaints, audit participation, inspection readiness, and quality documentation maintenance.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying process optimisation opportunities, delivering data-driven solutions, managing improvement projects, and tracking actions against business and operational targets.
• Collaborate across functions to support strategic projects, generate technical reports, communicate findings, and contribute to operational excellence within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Develop expertise in Manufacturing Science and Quality Systems, gaining an understanding of critical quality attributes, regulatory requirements, and business drivers impacting product quality and performance.
Role 3 - Ware Degree requirements: Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical Sciences Overview of the Department The Manufacturing, Science and Technology (MSAT) team monitor the performance of products and equipment platforms within the three production streams. The department oversees all aspects of product lifecycle management, from introduction and scale up of newly developed R&D assets to ensuring robust and repeatable manufacture of commercialised pharmaceutical products. The MSAT department is responsible for managing and supporting all technical aspects of commercial drug product manufacture at the Ware GSK site. This includes product life cycle management, troubleshooting during manufacturing, planned changes, process improvements, transfer of drug products to new facilities and to other GSK/third party sites, support of regulatory filing, and site audit activities. Key Placement Learnings
• Trouble shooting during manufacturing and testing of commercial OSD, Respiratory and Micronising drug products
• Involvement in drug product transfers and validation projects within the production facilities
• Managing cleaning validation and annual cleaning monitoring activities
• Leading deviation investigations and manufacturing investigations for atypical/out of specification laboratory results
• Involvement in manufacturing trials for newly developed products
• Supporting the MSAT team in delivering key milestones for new product development
• Leading process improvement projects relating to transfer of products from R&D to manufacturing sites
• Writing technical protocols, reports, and drug product impact assessments
• Monitoring performance of products manufactured at the Ware site
• Leading product performance investigations, working in conjunction with other members of the department, Laboratories and Operational Quality
• Supporting the management of risks associated with product performance
• Identifying and delivering opportunities for improvement
• Using Digital Data and Analytics tools to support the above activities
  
  Other requirements: You will have completed a minimum of 2 years of your undergraduate degree but will not have graduated at the start of your placement. You must be enrolled at a UK (United Kingdom) or ROI (Republic of Ireland) University for the duration of your placement.
Pre-application activity: Before applying, you'll need to obtain an application code by completing a short activity in Connectr, our candidate engagement platform. This activity is designed to encourage considered applications. Once completed, you'll receive your unique application code required to proceed with your application. If you have already graduated with a bachelor's degree and are currently studying a postgraduate Masters, you are not eligible for this programme. Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English, Are you looking to gain valuable real world work experience and help positively impact the lives of others?,
• Teamworking through working with multidisciplinary teams
• Communication (written & verbal)
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Networking
• Data analysis and management
• Technical skills (detailed within each role description), Data Integrity, Detail-Oriented, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Manufacturing Processes, Problem Solving, Production Management, Quality Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Awareness
  
  We're 100% open to all talent. We want to recruit the right people for GSK from the widest possible backgrounds, so we can better serve the inclusion of our patients and because it's the right thing to do. You can learn more about Inclusion at GSK here., 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. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are., Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov


• A competitive salary, with an annual bonus based on company performance.
• Employee recognition programs, 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.
• Optional Support: Includes identity protection, long-term care insurance, home, auto, and pet insurance
• Opportunities to work with Employee Resource Groups, providing opportunities to network, gain mentorship, and develop personally and professionally.
• Access to IPUnite which is a community of Early Careers programme participants offering development, networking and social connections to help you make the best of your programme. You will also be invited to join LinkedIn groups and pre-joining webinars, to enable you to connect and network with new students.
• 2 volunteering days per year