Engineering Multidiscipline Graduate Programme, Italy, 2027

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Join the GSK Engineering Multidiscipline Graduate Programme, Italy, 2027:  Help us get ahead of disease together

Education required: Master of Science/MSc — Engineering: Automation, Robotics, Controls & Systems, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Computer or Systems Engineering, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, Robotics Technology Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical or related field with modules in automation, robotics, systems, software and/or cybersecurity.

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 Engineering Multidiscipline 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 bringing 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? 

Engineering Excellence: Design, execute, and validate engineering projects while adhering to industry-leading standards and regulations. 

Project Management: Manage the lifecycle of new equipment, from design to installation and commissioning, ensuring seamless integration into operations, working with suppliers.

Equipment Reliability: Enhance the performance, safety, and reliability of manufacturing equipment & utilities through predictive maintenance and lifecycle management.  

Smart Manufacturing Innovation: Drive efficiency and innovation using AI and digital transformation technologies as part of our digital transformation journey. 

Automation Expertise: Define and implement improvements, upgrade systems, and work with control systems and robotics technologies to optimize manufacturing operations.

Digital & Data Expertise: Use data-driven approaches & data visualization techniques to monitor processes, identify trends, and implement solutions to improve decision making & operational efficiencies. 

Asset Management: Utilize techniques e.g. condition-based monitoring and predictive maintenance, for optimal equipment performance. 

Problem-Solving: Develop analytical and advanced problem-solving skills (e.g., DMAIC/Six Sigma) to tackle complex challenges to improve processes and drive cross functional collaboration.

Sustainability Initiatives: Contribute to energy management and sustainability projects, supporting GSK’s Net Carbon Zero mission.

What skills are we looking for? 

Technical Aptitude: Interest in engineering and pharmaceutical manufacturing, and willingness to learn how the work supports patients. 

Continuous Improvement Mindset: A focus on growth, innovation, and process optimization, using data to make decisions. 

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

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

Attention to Detail: Analytical, organized, and process-driven with exceptional precision.

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

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

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!

You’ll find hints, tips and guidance on our recruitment process on our website

You can also visit our Early Careers FAQ page for answers to common questions: Frequently asked questions | GSK  

Learn more about the application process Application process | GSK

After submitting your application, you will be asked to complete our GSK Digital Assessment. The GSK Digital Assessment will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your skills through engaging exercises, while providing us with insights into your unique approach to work. This will help us better understand how your strengths, behaviors, and skills align with the role and the positive impact you could bring to our team.

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Our Graduate Programmes are designed to accelerate the development of graduates who don’t have significant previous professional work experience in the area to which they are applying.  If you’ve already developed substantial experience working in a professional role in your sector, while you would be able to apply for this programme, you may want to look at our direct entry roles as an alternate way to build on your existing skills and develop a career at GSK.  

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Skills

Application Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Commercial Mindset, Communication, Decision Making, Establishing Contacts, Focus, Inclusivity, Innovative Thinking, Resilience, Risk Management Assessment, Taking Initiative  

Italian Salary Range / Fascia retributiva in Italia: EUR 30,600 to EUR 51,000The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. GSK/ViiV applies the National Collective Bargaining Agreement (NCBA) for employees in the chemical and chemical-pharmaceutical industry and, where applicable as a result of the role assigned and the related job classification, the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Industrial Executives of companies producing goods and services. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.La fascia salariale della Retribuzione Annua Lorda (RAL) per i nuovi assunti in questa posizione è indicata sopra per ciascuna sede applicabile. Queste fasce tengono conto di diversi fattori, tra cui le competenze, l'esperienza, il livello di istruzione del candidato e le condizioni di mercato per il ruolo. Informazioni più dettagliate sull’intero pacchetto retributivo e sui benefit saranno fornite durante il processo di selezione. GSK/ViiV, applica il Contratto Collettivo Nazionale di Lavoro (CCNL) per gli addetti all’industria chimica e chimico-farmaceutica nonché, in relazione e come conseguenza del ruolo assegnato e della relativa qualifica, il Contratto Collettivo Nazionale di Lavoro (CCNL) dei Dirigenti Industria di aziende produttrici di beni e servizi. Questo ruolo è aperto a candidati basati in diversi paesi; per tale motivo sono indicate le fasce retributive relative a ciascun paese. La pubblicazione di tali fasce, per altri paesi, che sono possibili sedi lavorative per questa posizione, risponde a normative locali in materia di trasparenza retributiva, che richiedono l’indicazione delle retribuzioni negli annunci di lavoro. Qualora per una specifica sede o paese non sia indicata una fascia retributiva, le relative condizioni economiche saranno discusse nel corso del processo di selezione. E’ importante considerare che le retribuzioni variano da paese a paese in base alle competenze, all’esperienza, al livello di istruzione del candidato e alle condizioni di mercato per il ruolo. Le offerte vengono generalmente formulate all’interno della fascia indicata, tenendo conto delle competenze, dell’esperienza e delle qualifiche del candidato; il limite superiore è di norma riservato a candidati con un’esperienza particolarmente consolidata o a circostanze eccezionali coerenti con tali criteri.

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Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus:

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