Biopharma Engineering Internship: Impact Projects

Help us get ahead of disease together with our global Engineering & EHS Internship, 2027:

Education required: Undergraduate studying a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering/Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering discipline.

Other requirements: Must be enrolled at a SG university for the duration of your internship and doing a full-time credit-bearing internship

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English

Expected

Start date:

January to June 2027

Final date to receive applications: As applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, we recommend applying as soon as possible for your application to be considered. This vacancy will be closed once we have enough applications for consideration.

A GSK internship offers you the opportunity to kickstart your career – to take on a real role with genuine impact! You’ll take on challenging, serious work on live projects or assignments. You’ll also get to learn from us, develop your skills and gain valuable experience for wherever the future takes you.

• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to gain in-depth knowledge of the GSK systems (Facility Investment Planning, Capital Management & Design Engineering Standards)
• Apply your knowledge of engineering and utilize soft skills in engaging different stakeholders to deliver assigned projects.
• Be part of a team driving performance improvement of pharmaceutical active ingredients & drug product manufacturing processes
• Support to develop specifications, standards & review improvement, and investment proposals to upgrade and expand facilities.
• Assist early-phase design and feasibility studies, review site standards and propose design adaptations to overcome various engineering constraints.
• Demonstrate creative mindset in problem solving and performance improvement including research and data analysis to support project decision-making.
• Explore opportunities in digitalization space (MS Power Platform, BI or other dashboarding tools) to enhance optimization and visualization of business and process data.
• Support preparing GMP documentation (e.g. log sheets, risk assessment reports) for batch manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, based on engineering documents.
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations on project status and performance

• Gain exposure and understanding of the cGMP manufacturing facility including plant & machineries used, engineering systems, and regulatory standards.
• Hands‑on experience working in central engineering team of a leading biopharma company.
• Acquire knowledge and application of Good Engineering Practice (GEP) and good documentation practices (GDP).
• Hands‑on experience interacting with engineering and manufacturing professionals across geographies as well as leading data analysis and interpretation of results to influence data‑driven decision making.
• Gain insight into the capital investment & project portfolio management process in a bio‑pharmaceutical industry setting. Interact and collaborate with other business functions such as Global MSAT, Procurement, Operational Engineering, Capital Projects and an appreciation of the equipment’s, spares and manufacturing process steps carried out in the manufacturing plant.
• Grow soft skills relevant to industrial workforce such as communication skills, problem solving & critical thinking skills, leadership & project management soft skills in engaging different stakeholders from shopfloor to senior management to deliver a project.

• A keen interest in the manufacturing and engineering world of the biopharma industry.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting/problem‑solving skills.
• Competency in data research, analysis, and interpretation of results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with English proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Technical competency in engineering.
• Enjoy working and collaboration cross-functionally and across global teams.
• Adaptability to change and ability to work under pressure.
• Good project management skills and the ability to prioritize.

• Understand and experience the GSK Culture
• Work with a diversified team of professionals
• Implement technical knowledge and skills that you have acquired at school
• Apply and develop soft skills such as interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Transport to and from site to MRT stations in centralized locations across Singapore (only for manufacturing sites)

When you are ready to apply, submit your application through the GSK careers portal. For any assistance, email