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Science Technical Development Programme - Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS)

Each year GSK spends £3 billion on the production of our products within a global network of 78 sites in 37 countries. As a result our operations are hugely complex and high-tech, delivering 1200 different branded products to 140 markets worldwide. Our journey within GMS (Global Manufacturing and Supply) is to become a high performance organisation which supports the commercial ambitions of GSK by demonstrating world-class excellence in people, processes, and technology.

Science opportunities
The GMS Technical Development Programme offers Science opportunities within the following areas:

• Analytical Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Microbiology
• Chemometrics

Key facts

• Full location mobility is required, particularly within UK
• Start date in September each year
• Minimum 2.2 degree or equivalent experience

Technical Development Programme Structure
The GMS Technical Development Programme involves three 12 month placements in at least two of our business areas, at different sites. Placements usually take place within the UK or the Republic of Ireland, but advantage is taken of overseas opportunities as they arise. When nearing the end of each placement you’ll work with the management team to identify the next business area that will be appropriate for your skill development and meet GSK’s business needs.  At the end of the programme, if you have delivered to the standards that we expect of you, you will be supported into a role within the business.

Training and development
The GMS Technical Development Programme programme will provide you with a variety of challenges that will push you to your limits , but will be underpinned by the appropriate levels of support and training. In return we will expect you to deliver, to a high standard, against the challenges and opportunities that are offered to you.

Your training and development will cover the four areas below:

• Business execution and understanding
  • Global induction to GSK and GMS
  • Lean Sigma – LMLS training and Green Belt Accreditation
  • Business networking events
  • Alumni events
• Technical and specialist expertise
  • Core curriculum specific to discipline
  • Professional/technical mentor (eg for Chartership)
• High performance behaviours
  • Individually tailored – based on assessment centre feedback, talent review, and the needs of your role
  • Personal style understanding and insights into working with others
  • Influencing and communication skills
  • Leadership Edge – leadership style diversity to drive GMS culture
  • 360 degree feedback
• Self
  • Senior development mentor and alumni buddy
  • Associate review sessions – presentation of results to senior stakeholders
  • Alumni programme and career tracking

Application process
Apply now for the Science Technical Development Programme. If you are interested in graduate opportunities within research and development, search now for R&D graduate jobs.

When completing the application form, we recommend that you take some time to consider how you answer all the questions, as we use the quality of all your answers to make a decision whether to invite you to the next stage.

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