Ahead together with tailored rotations and career development
The Commercial Development Program (CDP) is designed to develop graduates with 2-4 years of related professional work experience in the business area to which you are applying, preferably within the Commercial/Pharmaceutical industry
The CDP program is comprised of 3 distinct tracks and will take 3.5 years to complete.
You must choose to apply to one of the three tracks: (1) Strategy, Insights, Transformation & Operations (SITO) or (2) Market Access or (3) Marketing.
Whatever track you select, you will rotate through three different roles over the 3.5 year period to build specific skills and experiences in that area of the business.
At the end of the program, you will target an off-boarding role within the business unit where you have been rotating.
Beyond that… the possibilities are there for you to stay in the same business or explore other Business Units and roles.
Where do I apply? When will I start?
The Commercial Development Program is recruited yearly. Recruitment for 2026 opens in ~March and runs through early June. The start date for the incoming CDP Associates will be September 2026.
Click here to view open #USCommercialDevelopmentProgram roles and apply.
Role: Associate Manager Pricing and Contracting, Market Access
Based in Philadelphia, PA
“In my 1st year as an Associate Contract Analytics Manager, I gained a deeper knowledge of the overall US market access contracting landscape. I also developed various technical commercial competencies in areas like advanced Financial contracting analytics, US Payer contracting, Enterprise based forecasting, as well as strategic accounts/project leadership.”
Role: Associate Manager, Insights & Analytics
Based in Durham, NC
"I joined the GSK Commercial Development Program to learn, develop and grow into a well-rounded marketing professional by gaining exposure to various functional areas within the Specialty Business Unit. As someone impacted personally by an autoimmune disease, I am driven by GSK’s patient-first mentality and being a part of potential solutions for individuals dealing with a similar situation."
Role: Marketing, USC Vaccines
Based in Philadelphia, PA
“I chose the Commercial Development Program to advance the breadth and depth of my marketing capabilities. Through this program, I have benefitted from the immense knowledge and passion displayed by those within the GSK organization, which motivates me to continue to grow and improve outcomes for our patients.”
Role: Associate Manager, Insights & Analytics
Based in Durham, NC
“I chose the marketing CDP because the rotational nature of the program would allow me to gain cross-functional experience across different marketing roles throughout the anti-infective and respiratory portfolio and engage in challenging and impactful projects in a company that commits to improving global healthcare through innovative medicines. Additionally, GSK values professional development and provides robust training to help individuals grow their strategic marketing capabilities. I have the foundational marketing knowledge to succeed in this program, make an impact, and get ahead of disease together.”
Role: Marketing, USC Specialty
Based in Durham, NC
"I joined the GSK Commercial Development Program to have the opportunity to learn, develop, and grow my marketing skills within the biopharma industry by gaining exposure to various functional areas within the Specialty Business Unit. I am motivated every day by GSK's mantra of putting the patient first."
Explore opportunities
Click below and search #USCommercialDevelopmentProgram to view all open positions.
We are 100% open to all talent
We are 100% open to all talent – whatever your gender, marital status, religion, age, color, race, sexual orientation, nationality or disability. We want to recruit the right people for GSK from the widest possible backgrounds, so we can make an impact for society.
Need help with your application?
Please contact us at am.earlycareers@gsk.com
We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel valued, supported and seen. Diverse perspectives lead to fresh, innovative ideas. We're building an inclusive culture where the world's best talent can help transform medicine, together.
