AddressPosted Date: Feb 14 2024
Direct Entry Graduate Scheme – 2024
Expected start date: September 2024
In the heart of rural Teesdale, GSK Barnard Castle is an important member of the company’s Global Supply Chain (GSC) organisation. We are a key secondary manufacturing site who are investing heavily in industry 4.0 state of the art, bespoke equipment to support sustained new product introductions and volume increases. As a key supplier of some of GSK’s blockbuster sterile, dermatological, and inhalation products, our site contributes revenues of ~$2Bn annually.
The Barnard Castle Direct Entry Graduate Scheme is a three-year development programme designed for university graduates. This programme gives you the opportunity to experience different aspects of your chosen discipline alongside learning how other areas of our site, plus the wider business, work.
You will be based at the Barnard Castle site throughout your time on the programme. You will complete three 12-month rotations within your discipline, where you will encounter different roles and working environments. You’ll also benefit from GSK’s personal development programme which will guide you to acquire the skills and knowledge you will need for your future career with us. In addition to this, there will be various opportunities to network with other graduates and ‘Early Talent’ members such as apprentices and industrial placement students.
The experiences you gain from the scheme will provide you with a solid foundation for a variety of careers at the Barnard Castle site, with the potential for you to become one of our future business leaders.
In this role you will…
Programme 1: Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT)
- Have the opportunity to get involved with and experience many of the different project stages that the MSAT business unit lead, such as scaling up the production processes for new product introductions or providing ongoing technical support for our established commercial products. During your time in MSAT, you will develop your technical knowledge to become skilled in numerous manufacturing methods and processes. Potential rotation options include Steriles, Dermatological, Automated Visual Inspection, Packaging Technology and Device Technology.
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Programme 2: Production Operations (Steriles)
- You will be working within the manufacturing side of our Steriles business unit, whilst also building your knowledge of quality, technical services, and supply chain. Potential rotation areas include Production Operations and Process Support, Logistics Planning and Scheduling, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), and Operational Quality.
What are we looking for?
- Clear enthusiasm and motivation for the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
- A continuous improvement and growth mindset.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- A team player with the ability to build collaborative relationships.
- Self-motivated and proactive, keen to develop and learn.
- To be analytical, organized and process driven with excellent attention to detail.
- A high degree of flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly to change under pressure.
Why you?
Basic Qualifications & Skills:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
- Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or Technology. (e.g., pharmacy, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, life sciences, pharmaceutical science, biomedical science, microbiology, bioengineering, chemical engineering)
- Production Operations (Steriles)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Technology or Business. (e.g., pharmacy, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, life sciences, pharmaceutical science, biomedical science, microbiology, bioengineering, chemical engineering, business management, leadership)
- Written and spoken fluency in English.
- Graduation from university by summer 2024.
Closing Date for Applications: 28th February 2024
Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert.
When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to explain which of the following you would like to be considered for (please only apply for one).The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.
- Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT).
- Production Operations (Steriles).
Please note: In line with business requirements, in certain operational roles you may be required to work on shift AND/OR work within production areas as part of your duties.
We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.
As part of this Graduate Scheme, we offer challenging and stretching rotations, with the training and support needed for you to grow professionally and personally. This is backed by a tailored development plan aligned to your career aspirations and business needs.
Discover more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpage Life at GSK | GSK.
Why Us?
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.
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