Quality Science Graduate Programme, Barnard Castle, UK, 2026

Quality Science Graduate Programme, Barnard Castle, UK, 2026

Join the GSK Quality Science Graduate Programme – UK, 2026: Help us get ahead of disease together

Education required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry (preferably with Biology modules), or a related field of study.

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English

Location: Barnard Castle

Expected start date: September 2026

Application Information:

• You can apply to only one GSK Graduate Programme in the UK

Application deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and this role will close once we have received enough relevant applications. We recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Assessment Centre Date: November/December- 2025

Within our Global Supply Chain (GSC) business, we manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance.

Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people.

We need the very best minds and capability 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.

Ahead together with tailored training and career development

Are you a talented and driven science graduate eager to make an impact on billions of lives?

We are seeking highly motivated graduates who are eager to grow into technical experts developing a strong quality mindset and systems understanding.

These positions involve working at our manufacturing sites within the quality function to ensure the implementation of the latest, safe, efficient, and reliable processes, analytical methods and equipment.

The programme offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to delivering medicines and vaccines to people worldwide.

This two-year rotational programme is designed to prepare you for future quality, operational, and technical roles within GSK’s Global Supply Chain (GSC).

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: Thrive in a challenging yet supportive environment, where you’ll 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?

• Regulatory Insight: Build your knowledge of industry regulations and the critical role of compliance in a highly regulated environment.
• Hands-On Lab Experience: Work in state-of-the-art quality testing laboratories, mastering analytical techniques and gaining experience with raw materials, finished products, sterility, and environmental testing.
• Comprehensive Quality Control: Learn how different elements of the pharmaceutical manufacturing process interact to ensure uncompromised product quality.
• Quality Systems & Analytics: Dive into quality systems, ensuring the application of GSK quality standards in operations such as deviations, corrective and preventative actions, change control, and documentation.
• Risk and Compliance: Develop understanding of risk management and compliance critical to pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with teams across manufacturing, quality, technical services, and supply chain to introduce new products and/or testing methods seamlessly.
• Sustainability focus: Work on projects focused on sustainability, waste reduction, and green lab initiatives, contributing to GSK’s Net Carbon Zero mission.
• Continuous Improvement focus: Enhance your problem-solving skills through contributing to performance improvement projects using advanced problem-solving techniques (DMAIC, Lean Six Sigma)

What are we looking for?

• Technical Aptitude: A passion for science and a quality mindset, with a keen interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: A focus on growth, innovation with the ability to simplify complex processes, and apply innovative thinking
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Analytical, organized, and process-driven, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Adaptability: High flexibility and ability to perform effectively under pressure and embrace change.
• Collaborative Approach: Excellent communication skills and teamwork to solve challenges
• Self-Motivation: Proactive, adaptable and eager to learn and develop.
• Resilience: Flexibility, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure and embrace change.

What do we offer you?

• A competitive salary, with an annual bonus based on company performance.
• Relocation Allowance (eligibility will be confirmed once your first location is confirmed).
• 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.
• Additional Support through salary sacrifice including: identity protection, long-term care insurance, home, auto, and pet insurance.
• 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”.
• Formal and informal technical and soft skills training and development. This is delivered through a mixture of coaching and mentoring by: senior leaders; your manager; your peers; and a mix of virtual and in-person courses.

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.