Early applications are encouraged as candidates will be reviewed regularly and the advert may close at any point.
Are you looking to gain valuable real world work experience and help positively impact the lives of others?
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 tasks within live projects or assignments. You’ll also get to learn from others in your team and other parts of GSK whilst developing your skills and gaining valuable experience for wherever the future takes you.
Typical skills you can expect to learn on this placement will include:
- Teamworking through working with multidisciplinary teams
- Communication (written & verbal)
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Networking
- Data analysis and management
- Technical skills (detailed within each role description)
Once you accept your offer you will be invited to join LinkedIn groups and pre-joining webinars, to enable you to connect and network with new students. You will join IPUnite, GSK’s community of over 250 students across all UK sites and business areas, run by the Industrial Placement students committee and will receive access to GSK resources, including employee assistance programmes, private healthcare, and well-being programs.
Education required
To apply for this placement, you must be:
- Currently studying an Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Digital and Technology, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related
Please read the degree requirements for each role carefully before applying.
Other requirements
- You will have completed a minimum of 2 years of your undergraduate degree but will not have graduated at the start of your placement. You must be enrolled at a UK (United Kingdom) or ROI (Republic of Ireland) University for the duration of your placement.
If you have already graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree and are currently studying a postgraduate Masters, you are not eligible for this programme.
Language requirement
- Written and spoken fluency in English
Expected start date
- July 2025
Duration
- 1 year (approximately)
The roles (3 available)
This advert contains multiple roles. Please read each role carefully before proceeding as you will be asked to provide a preference later in the application process.
Role 1: Smart Manufacturing Analytics
Roles available
- Montrose
Degree requirements
- Computer Science, Data Science, Digital and Technology or related
Overview of the department
The development of digital solutions to reduce paper usage and waste on site. The team is responsible for supporting the site to meet its 2030 Smart Manufacturing digital objectives and upskilling, influencing other departments to adopt new technology. The team also are responsible for identifying new technology that would be of benefit to the manufacturing site.
Key placement activities
- Supporting the site digital initiatives as part of Smart Manufacturing strategies.
- Creating PowerBI dashboard and site-specific apps
- Identifying digital improvements to eliminate wasteful processes on site.
- Build Digital learning skills for app development.
- Use and develop machine learning algorithms
Role 2: Digital, Data and Analytics
Roles available
- Ware
Degree requirements
- Data Science
Overview of the department
A placement within the Digital, Data and Analytics department could involve working with one of two teams. Firstly, The Data and Informatics team ensures efficient product control on-site by leveraging data analytics and digital solutions to optimise operations and maintain high product quality. Alternatively, The Digital Factory team are responsible for introduction of new tech and supporting existing systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key placement activities
- Develop reports and insights to provide valuable business insights.
- Conduct on-demand data analysis and reporting to support various internal customers.
- Highlight areas for improvement in inventory management and collaborate with planning teams for value delivery.
- Develop digital solutions to support product development and manufacturing processes.
- Explore and integrate new tools and technologies to enhance site operations.
- Working with the business to deploy innovative tech solutions
- Supporting the digital factory data maintenance team
- Creating materials for various site wide meetings and communications channels
Role 3: General Product Supply Analytics
Roles available
- Worthing
Degree requirements
- Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Data Analytics
Overview of the department
This role sits in the GPS and Strategy team. This department includes Continuous Improvement, Digital Data Analytics, and Project Management teams which oversees the whole Worthing site and provide support to all departments from end to end. The candidate will have the opportunity to get involved in all site functions and experience a wide range of processes but also will have the ability to learn transferable skills such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma tools, Digital and Analytics, etc
Key placement activities
- Support with business analytics to support the drive of KPIs
- Support the engagement of DD&A culture across site
- Drive/support improvement frameworks in key areas across the site
- Support the role out of Glaxo production system (continuous Improvement system) across all of the site
- Work closely with production areas to support the execution of their improvement plans
- Learn and develop digital solutions as part of SMART Manufacturing using AI, Power BI, Power Apps, and other tools
Application process
These placement opportunities have the following recruitment stages you must successfully pass to be offered a placement year with GSK for 2024:
- Eligibility Form
- World of GSK Online Assessment
- Written Assessment
- Virtual Assessment Centre or Virtual Interview
Apply now!
