Chemical Engineering (MSAT) Graduate Programme, Italy, 2027

Join the GSK Chemical Engineering (MSAT) Graduate Programme – Italy, 2027: Help us get ahead of disease together

Education required: Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or related IChemE accredited degrees with relevant Chemical Engineering modules.

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in Italian and English

Other requirements: Graduation by August 2027

Location: Italy - Rosia

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: December 2026 - 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 Chemical Engineering (MSAT) 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:

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: Develop in a supportive environment with clear goals, feedback, training and access to reasonable adjustments. You’ll also 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?

Shape the Future of Healthcare: Work on projects that improve manufacturing performance, reduce waste, increase sustainability, and help deliver medicines to patients around the world.

Gain Real-World Manufacturing Experience: Get hands-on exposure to pharmaceutical production processes, manufacturing technologies, and large-scale operations in a highly regulated environment.

Drive Digital Innovation: Use data analytics, process modelling, visualization tools, and digital technologies to solve complex challenges and improve business performance.

Optimize Processes That Matter: Develop and enhance manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reliability, quality, and productivity across global operations.

Build In-Demand Technical Expertise: Deepen your understanding of chemical engineering principles, process development, equipment performance, product quality, and manufacturing science.

Master Advanced Problem-Solving: Apply industry-leading methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC to identify root causes, solve complex problems, and deliver measurable improvements.

Work with Cutting-Edge Technologies: Explore advanced manufacturing, automation, digital systems, and emerging technologies while gaining insight into the full pharmaceutical product lifecycle.

Collaborate Across a Global Network: Partner with experts in manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, technical services, and sustainability, building a broad network and understanding of how medicines are brought to patients worldwide.

What skills are we looking for?

Technical Aptitude: A relevant degree and an interest in chemical/process engineering in pharmaceutical manufacturing

Continuous Improvement Mindset: A focus on growth, innovation with the ability to simplify complex processes, and apply innovative thinking.

Digital mindset: You’re interested in using data and emerging technologies to improve performance.

Problem-Solving Skills: Works accurately using agreed checks and applies structured problem-solving methods.

Communication and Collaboration: Explains information clearly, listens to others and adapts communication for the audience.

Priority Management: Able to manage changing priorities, with clear goals, appropriate support and agreed deadlines.

Ownership and Support: Takes ownership of agreed tasks, asks questions and seeks support when needed.

Adaptability: Responds constructively when priorities change and seeks support or clarification when needed.

Attention to Detail: Analytical, organised, and process-driven.

What do we offer you?

A competitive salary

An annual bonus based on company performance

Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements

Access to robust healthcare and well-being programs

A tailored, robust development plan aligned to your career aspirations and business needs, delivered by coaching and mentoring by managers and peers, and through virtual and in person courses

On-the-job experience

Thriving Employee Resource Groups, with a focus on inclusion

2 volunteering days per year, called “Together Days”

Employee Assistance Program

Prevention services and vaccination clinic

Local nursery agreement

Postal service, laundry, shoe repair and tailoring

On site canteens and coffee corners

Free company bikes and shuttle

Let’s do this!

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