Manufacturing Operations Graduate Programme, Belgium, 2027

Join the GSK Manufacturing Operations Graduate Programme – Belgium, 2027: Help us get ahead of disease together

Education required:

Master of Science/MSc — degree in a scientific discipline (such as Engineering, Automation, Robotics, Science, Biomedical, Supply chain, Production Management, Mathematics, Biological Sciences, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Biologics & Process Technology, Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science) or a related field, with a focus on AI, Data management, digital technologies or change management.

Language requirement:

Written and spoken fluency in French and English

Other requirements:

Graduation by August 2027

Location:

Belgium - Wavre

Expected start date:

September 2027

Application information:

Application deadline:

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

Assessment Centre Date:

January/February 2027

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Are you a talented, driven student or graduate eager to make an impact on billions of lives? Join the Manufacturing Operations 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 bring 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:

• Gain an insight into the manufacturing side of our business, developing your expertise in production, engineering, quality and technical services or supply chain management, while broadening your global business perspective
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Gain hands‑on exposure to production processes, manufacturing systems, and equipment performance.
• Explore Innovative Technologies: Work with cutting‑edge technologies and understand the entire pharmaceutical production lifecycle.
• Risk and Compliance: Develop understanding of risk management and compliance critical to manufacturing operations.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Discover how manufacturing, quality, technical services, and supply chain functions work together to get products to our patients
• Continuous Improvement: Apply advanced problem‑solving methodologies (DMAIC, Lean Six Sigma) to enhance the efficiency of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Digital & Data Expertise: Use data‑driven approaches and visualization techniques to improve decision‑making and operational efficiencies.
• Process & Sustainability Improvements: Drive enhancements in safety, quality, efficiency, and sustainability through data analysis and GMP compliance projects.
• Smart Manufacturing & Business Projects: Lead initiatives to improve yield, productivity, and operational efficiency using advanced technologies.

What skills are we looking for:

• Technical Expertise: A relevant degree and an interest in data management and analytical technologies
• Interest in Manufacturing: Interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing and willingness to learn how the work supports patients.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: A focus on growth, innovation with the ability to simplify complex processes, and apply innovative thinking
• Communication and Collaboration: Explains information clearly, listens to others and adapts communication for the audience.
• Ownership and Support: Takes ownership of