Communications & government affairs
Share our story and positively impact lives
Communicate our story clearly and correctly, so that together, we can positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade.
We are looking for talent in communications & government affairs
Our communications & government affairs (CGA) function builds engagement and belief in GSK, and its purpose, strategy and culture – internally and externally. In CGA, we protect and enhance GSK’s reputation, ensure our story is told accurately and consistently, bring external viewpoints into the company and partner with our business on developing GSK policy and positions. CGA has a critical role in growing and supporting the business for the benefit of patients.
Are you a graduate with strong influencing skills who can help communicate our values, our products and business developments in a clear and compelling way?
In this role, you will help us protect and enhance our reputation both inside and outside the company. You’ll also ensure our story is told correctly and consistently for all our businesses.
Develop your career
Over two years, our graduate programme will help develop your critical skills as part of a company whose purpose is to get ahead of disease together. During three rotations of eight months each, you will have a chance to learn and gain experience across internal, external communications and government affairs, in several business areas.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Hone your skills and increase your knowledge of internal and external communications and government affairs on a tailored development programme
- Be involved in our digital activity both internally and externally on our social media channels
- Learn to manage projects and prioritise tasks effectively; and operate with flexibility in an unpredictable environment
- Analyse and interpret information that helps you understand healthcare trends and insights
- Work collaboratively with different cross-functional GSK teams in the business e.g. Medical, Commercial, HR, Supply chain, to develop internal and external key messages, and grow your influencing and presentation skills
You will need:
- To be an ambitious, self-motivated and inquisitive graduate
- To be proactive and display a willingness to learn
- The ability to thrive under pressure, as an active team member and be energised by teamwork
- A strong interest and skill in writing, analysing, interpreting, and effectively communicating complex information for a range of audiences
The communications & government affairs graduate programme has given me a great breadth of experience, with the opportunity to work together with different business functions to bring value to patients all over the world.
Finance
Using numbers and data to improve lives
Assist us in deploying numbers to drive our strategic success, so we can get ahead together to achieve a positive impact on the health of more than 2.5 billion people by 2031.
Launch an exciting career in finance
Are you a self-motivated, adaptable graduate with an interest in finance?
Finance supports everything we do here at GSK and, if you join us, you will use numbers to make a difference. We offer an independent viewpoint, driving decision-making and strategy across our organisation. We also maximise profitability by managing cost, cash and return on investment.
Be part of a team that prides itself on delivering excellence. You will be a trusted business advisor to your peers and colleagues, driving continuous innovation and improvement – as you enjoy a challenging and varied career with numerous opportunities.
Develop critical skills for professional growth
If you’re a graduate with the talent and ambition to make a difference to people’s lives, we will help you develop the expertise to become one of our graduates.
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Over three years, you’ll have three rotations (jobs) that will challenge and stretch you.
- You will learn and embed the core technical finance and digital and data skills you need to move forward.
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You will also have an opportunity to work hand-in-hand with business stakeholders. That could be anything from commercial to manufacturing or R&D, to build your commercial acumen and support their business decisions. Wherever you are, you will build upon your technical knowledge and gain new business expertise. It will be up to you to give robust, insightful analysis that helps the department achieve their objectives.
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You will have a regional or global view, in any one of a number of areas. Above all, you will broaden your perspective and enterprise mindset.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Hone your finance skills on a tailored development programme
- Work in a multicultural environment in a leading global biopharma organisation
- Inspire a team to achieve unprecedented success
You will need:
- To be a high achieving, ambitious graduate with a desire for a career in finance
- To be committed to gaining your CIMA qualification (company-funded)
- To be self-motivated and proactive with a questioning and analytical mind
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to multitask and perform under pressure
- To be skilled at building strong relationships with stakeholders
- To be adaptable and cope with change
- To be eligible to work in the country you’re applying for
- Written and spoken fluency in your native language and English
I chose GSK’s finance graduate programme because I wanted to work in a place where I can develop my passion for economics, finance, and accounting. It’s a great feeling that, alongside my personal development, I can contribute to improving patient quality of life.
Procurement
We are looking for motivated graduates in Procurement
Are you an adaptable graduate with a keen interest to negotiate, problem solve and innovate? Join us and make an impact on our business on a whole range of levels.
Procurement operates across borders, making it a truly global function. Our team does far more than buy goods and services – they help bring innovation and value to the entire business. Working with these highly skilled professionals, you will be involved in a wide variety of initiatives. You could bring a new product technology from our suppliers to our patients, or perhaps create a value-driven ad campaign with our social-media partners to reach new audiences in emerging markets. With a stream of diverse and absorbing projects, Procurement is a fascinating area with tremendous scope for progress.
Develop your career with GSK
Over two and a half years, our graduate programme will challenge and support you to grow professionally and personally. With access to first-class support and development opportunities, you will be well-equipped to start your professional career and help us achieve our commercial ambitions.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Discover the best ways to boost the profitability of a leading biopharma company
- Hone your skills by getting involved in development opportunities, including formal training that will equip you to become a leader of the future and inspire action through influencing and negotiating
- Develop purchasing and negotiation strategies
- Negotiate at senior or executive management level with our supply base
- Gain in-depth and cross-sectional insights into the GSK procurement function, and partner with business functions such as finance and legal
- Lead contract negotiations and review financial proposals
- Manage spend across multiple functions, including marketing, manufacturing, and research
- Bring positive changes to the business through creative and innovative ideas
- Build your critical skills by mentoring/coaching others and leading project teams
You will need:
- An interest in procurement, the commercial world, and the healthcare industry
- To work as a business partner, building strong relationships with key stakeholders
- The ability to create effective working relationships globally and a natural drive for teamwork
- The ability to adapt to change and work under pressure
- Excellent communication skills that can help you influence
- Strong problem-solving skills that are driven by curiosity
- Confidence to deal with complexity and ambiguity, good project management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
Whatever job you do at GSK, there's always a real sense that our work plays a part in improving patients' lives.
