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GSK Apprenticeships are a brilliant alternative to college courses or university. As one of the worldâs leading biopharma companies, we offer an on-the-job learning experience that really stands out.Youâllearn a salary for performing a real role â with your practical experience backed by classroom sessions.
Course details:
Apprenticeship standard:
We are looking for motivated individuals with a willingness and enthusiasm to learn, who are excited to join the Research & Development function in the Clinical Supply Chain:
We ensure the right medicines reach the right patients at the right time during clinical trials.
We forecast how much investigational drug is needed, coordinate manufacturing, manage storage and distribution to trial sites worldwide and track inventory in real-time.
Our work prevents costly supply shortages that could delay trials while minimizing waste from expired medicines.
By combininglogisticsexpertisewith advanced analytics, we balance complex factors like patient enrolment rates, temperature-controlled shipping, and regulatory requirements across multiple countries â all to keep trials running smoothly and get new treatments to patients faster.
Does this sound like you?
Do you enjoy learning how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) can help deliver medicines to patients more efficiently?
Do you enjoy working with data, solvingproblemsand trying out new coding techniques?
Are you curious about how technology can improve healthcare and clinical research?
If you have answered âyesâto these questions and like whatyouâveread so far then please read on.
Education required:
Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent, Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or equivalent
BBC at A-Level to includeMaths. A-Levels in Citizenship Skills, General Studies, and Critical Thinking will not be accepted
Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English
Duration : 3.5 years
Location: You will be based at Stevenageor GSK HQ. You must live within a 60-minute commute of the site location on the day you start your apprenticeship as you are expected to be on site daily.
What will you do?
Job role will bein accordance withthe department you join and broadly include;
Analyze supply chain data toidentifypatterns and support decision-making, working alongside experienced data scientists
Build dashboards and reports that help teams track medicine inventory,shipmentsand trial progress
Support forecasting projects using statistical methods and machine learning to predict how much medicine trials will need
Assistwith automation of routine tasks to increase team efficiency and focus on complex challenges
Collaborate with diverse teams including clinical operations, manufacturing, quality assurance, and external partners
Learn industry-standard tools such as Python, SQL, cloud platforms, and data visualization software
Ensure data quality and compliance with pharmaceutical regulations and company standards
Present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Contribute to innovation projects exploring new AI/ML (+GenAI) applications in clinical supply chain
Gain broad exposure across our Research and Development organization through rotations and cross-functional projects
Develop professionally through mentorship,trainingand gradually increasing responsibility
Expected Start date: September 2026
Application deadline: Werecommendyou 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 ÂŁ21,900 per year, increasing to ÂŁ27,400 after 1 yearally,) + 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 ourcutting-edgewellbeing platform: personalise your experience, help reduce stress, increase focus, build connections and resilience. You will also have access to a confidential helpline 24/7, mindfulness, healthscreeningsand financial wellbeing support.
Access to Private Healthcare Insurance, including 24-hour access to an online GP.
Additional Support through salary sacrificeincluding: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 toNxtGenwhich 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 âTogether Daysâ.
Letâsdo this!
For hints, tips and guidance for getting onto a GSK apprenticeship, register on our GSK candidate insight and engagement platformto learn more about working at GSK, ourcultureand the application processes.
Aftersubmittingyour application, you will be asked to complete our GSK Digital Assessment. The GSK Digital Assessment will give you the opportunity todemonstrateyour skills through engaging exercises, while providing us with insights into your unique approach to work. This will help us better understand how your strengths, behaviors, and skills align with the role and the positive impact you couldbring toour team.
Top tip #1: Make sure you save this job description for reference throughout theprocess,it will really help you prepare for thedifferent stagesin your application.
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Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases â to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so weâre committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
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