GSK
GSK Industry Based Learning Program - 2019 Expression of Interest
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Opportunity details
- Internship
- Apply by 1 Aug 2018
Register your interest for the 2019 Industry Based Learning Program with GSK!
- 12 month paid internship commencing in Jan 2019
- Penultimate and final year undergraduate students
- Work in an organisation that makes a real difference
- Gain invaluable industry experience
We are accepting expressions of interest from passionate, high-performing and motivated penultimate and final year undergraduate students for the upcoming 2019 intake of our Industry Based Learning Program. Please note that this is not a job advert, you will be notified via email when applications for the Industry Based Learning Program open.
Why join the Industry Based Learning Program at GSK?
- Gain real work experience that will give you a competitive advantage against your peers
- Work in a highly collaborative and supportive work culture alongside people who enjoy what they do
- Join a community of Industry Based Learning students & form lasting professional relationships
- Gain exposure to additional training outside of your work
Why You?
Our interns need ambition, passion and a proactive approach. We're looking for clear, effective communicators who can quickly build a rapport with a wide range of people. You are a real team player who actively collaborates with others. In addition, you'll need an analytical mind and a talent for multi-tasking.
What do I need to succeed?
- In 2019 you must be in your penultimate or final year of an undergraduate degree
- An interest in pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry is favourable
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Initiative and an eagerness to learn
- High attention to detail, rigor and process
- Excellent project management, to manage and prioritise multiple ongoing projects
- Ability to quickly build strong internal & external networks
- Support change and innovation
- Strategic thinking and problem solving skills
Why GSK?
GSK is a science-led healthcare company, with a proud history in Australia dating back to 1886. Our mission is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. Preventing and treating disease is challenging and inspiring work. We support, develop and reward the people that make-up our talented workforce. Our diverse business is made up of distinct areas: Pharmaceuticals (including vaccines) and Consumer Healthcare.
About the employer
GSK AU
4.2
> 100,000 employees
R&D and Manufacturing
GSK is a science led, global pharmaceutical company with a special purpose to help people do more, feel better and live longer.
Pros and cons of working at GSK AU
Pros
There are so many opportunities to grow and gain new experiences. There is so much diversity in the workplace which means everyone is always respected.
Great culture, friendly people, supportive environment
GSK has a very good culture - very encouraging and always looking for ways to help people develop.
The people and culture make working for GSK very enjoyable
I loved the opportunities and responsibility given to the IBLs, we were truly valued members of the organisation and were a key part of creating the fun and supportive culture that GSK has
The opportunity to develop into areas that are of great interest, as well as the overall team environment.
Cons
Very fast paced environment
The role was sometimes too repetitive.
The work itself wasn't aligned to my work goals and career aspirations, possibly the job description wasn't accurate when I applied.
Complex structures and multiple locations made it hard to service all businesses equally
Time management
Pay is low, not many opportunities to move/ grow