R&D Clinical Trials Specialist Degree Apprenticeship, UK, 2026 in London

Join GSK’s Research and Development Apprenticeship Programme – UK 2026: Help us get ahead of disease together. GSK Apprenticeships are a brilliant alternative to college courses or university. As one of the world’s leading biopharma companies, we offer an on-the-job learning experience that really stands out. You’ll learn a salary for performing a real role – with your practical experience backed by classroom sessions.

Course details:

We are looking for motivated individuals with a willingness and enthusiasm to learn, who are excited to join the Research & Development function supporting the Clinical Operations team with efficient, compliant, effective planning and execution of clinical trials, and adhering to regulatory standards. No prior experience is required as you will be given full training.

Education required:

• Five GCSE passes (or equivalent), including English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4 or above.
• At least two subjects at A Level (or equivalent), including Chemistry / Biology. Alternatively, you must have completed a Level 3 Laboratory Technical Apprenticeship in a relevant science discipline.

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English

Duration: 5 years

Location: GSK HQ, London. You must live within a 60-minute commute of the site by the time your apprenticeship begins, as you will be expected to be on-site 2-3 times per week.

What will you do?

During your apprenticeship, you will be involved in a variety of tasks that support the planning and delivery of clinical trials. Responsibilities may vary but could include:

• Study Support: Assist in the setup, monitoring, and close-out of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Data Management: Support the collection, entry, and verification of clinical trial data, maintaining accuracy and integrity.
• Documentation: Help prepare, review, and maintain essential study documents and reports.
• Site Coordination: Coordinate communication and logistics with clinical trial sites and vendors.
• Regulatory Compliance: Assist in ensuring all activities adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Project Assistance: Provide administrative and operational support to project managers and study teams.
• Training Participation: Engage in training sessions to develop knowledge and skills related to clinical operations and study delivery.
• Quality Assurance: Support quality control efforts to ensure high standards in study execution and data management.

This apprenticeship could include five rotations in roles which support Clinical Trials in the UK and within a central global team. Rotations may be within the Global Monitoring & Site Engagement, Human Biological Sample Management, Global Clinical Delivery, Data Strategy & Management, or Digital, Analytics & Performance teams.

Will travelling be required in this role? Yes, travel will be required to fulfil role responsibilities, particularly in Site Engagement where you will be travelling to monitor visits across different sites in the UK. University campus visits and summer schools are also expected.

Expected Start date: September 2026

Application deadline: We recommend that you apply as soon as possible. We will close this vacancy when we have enough applications, so please apply as soon as you can so your application can be considered.

Assessment Centre Date: April 2026

What do we offer you?

• Starting salary of £27,400 per year, increasing to £29,400 after 1 year + annual bonus based on company performance.
• Relocation Allowance (eligibility will be confirmed once your first location is confirmed).
• Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements.
• Access to our cutting-edge wellbeing platform: personalise your experience, help reduce stress, increase focus, build connections and resilience.
• Access to Private Healthcare Insurance, including 24-hour access to an online GP.
• Additional Support through salary sacrifice including: identity protection, long-term care insurance, home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Option to opt into our share save plan which gives you long-term incentives by linking your rewards to our longer-term performance.
• Engage with Employee Resource Groups, providing opportunities to network, gain mentorship, and grow personally and professionally.
• Access to NxtGen which is a community of Early Careers programme participants offering development, networking and social connections to help you make the best of your programme.
• 2 volunteering days per year, called “Together Days”.

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