Marketing Industrial Placement 2026 (Multiple Roles)

Marketing Industrial Placement 2026 (Multiple Roles)

Start a career with purpose

At GSK, we unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Our goal is to improve the lives of billions across the world. By bringing together outstanding people in an inclusive environment, we can make an impact on a global scale.

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Flexible working options available for most roles
• Learning and career development
• Access to healthcare & wellbeing programmes
• Employee recognition programmes

We take on some of the biggest healthcare challenges in the world to deliver results that matter

We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines, focusing on science of the immune system, human genetics and advanced technologies.

We invest in 4 core therapeutic areas: Infectious diseases, HIV, Oncology, Immunology/Respiratory and future opportunities to impact health at scale.

Our culture

InclusionAhead TogetherAll of this depends on our people and our culture. A culture that is ambitious for patients – so we deliver what matters better and faster; where we are all accountable for our impact and supported to succeed; and where we do the right thing to meet legal obligations and keep ourselves and others safe both at and through our work. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel valued, supported and seen. Being a inclusive organisation at all levels also brings greater opportunity to create better health outcomes for the patients who rely on us.

Choose Wisely, Apply Confidently

To maximise your opportunities at securing an Industrial Placement with us this year, we strongly advise that you apply to no more than 3 adverts. (For clarity, multiple roles within a single advert are considered one application.)We encourage you to concentrate your efforts on the roles that best align with your skills, interests and university experience, as this will strengthen your application and give you the best chance of success.

Roles Available in Location: GSK HQ

Education required

To apply for this placement, you must be:Currently studying an Undergraduate Degree in preferably in a Business/Management, Marketing, Science, Life-Sciences or STEM disciplines.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:

June/September 2026

Duration:

1 year (approximately)

Salary:

A salary of £27,100 plus a bonus.

Workplace Arrangements:

Flexible working via performance with choice (office & home working may be available)

Application Closing:

Early applications are encouraged as candidates will be reviewed regularly, and the advert may close at any point.

About the Placement

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.

What do we offer you?

• A competitive salary, with an annual bonus based on company performance.
• 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. You will also have access to a confidential helpline 24/7, mindfulness, health screenings and financial wellbeing support.
• Access to Private Healthcare Insurance, including 24-hour access to an online GP.
• Optional Support: Includes identity protection, long-term care insurance, home, auto, and pet insurance
• Opportunities to work with Employee Resource Groups, providing opportunities to network, gain mentorship, and develop personally and professionally.
• Access to IPUnite which is a community of Early Careers programme participants offering development, networking and social connections to help you make the best of your programme. You will also be invited to join LinkedIn groups and pre-joining webinars, to enable you to connect and network with new students.
• 2 volunteering days per year

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)

The Roles (4 available):

This advert contains multiple roles. All roles are within Marketing. Please read each description carefully before applying.

Role 1 - ViiV European Marketing

Degree Requirements - A science or business/marketing-based degree

Overview of the Department

Join the vibrant and innovative Europe & International Commercial Operations Team at ViiV Healthcare, where innovation and creativity, meets strategy. Our department is at the forefront of driving brand growth across the Global business. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where every team member's voice is valued. Our dynamic team is comprised of passionate professionals dedicated to excellence, continuously pushing the boundaries of traditional marketing. We empower our team to experiment, learn, and innovate. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking team that thrives on creativity, strategic thinking, and a shared commitment to leave no person living with HIV behind.

Key Placement Learnings

• Creative Campaign Development: Assist in the country & regional execution of marketing campaigns across various channels, including digital, social media, and traditional platforms for our key HIV medicines, including supporting launch excellence process for new brands across ViiV Europe. Your ideas can help shape our Brand’s voice and reach.
• Event Coordination: Play a key role in organising and promoting company events, both internal and external, including international conference(s), webinars, EU specific peer-to-peer events and internal training to build team capabilities & ensure sharing of best practice. Gain hands-on experience in event planning and execution, ensuring memorable experiences for attendees.
• Content Creation: Support with the development of engaging content to be used across different channels, internally & externally. Showcase your creativity and communication skills.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including Global, Regional and Country-level, with a variety of roles including Sales & Marketing to align on planning priorities to achieve company objectives. Lead various European networks. Enhance your teamwork and networking abilities.
• Performance Tracking: Assist in monitoring and analysing the performance of our European business using analytics & insights tools & data. Provide reports and recommendations to optimise strategies and achieve maximum impact.

In this role, you will develop key skills crucial for a successful career in a marketing or commercial role. You will enhance your stakeholder management abilities by collaborating with various departments and external partners, ensuring seamless communication and alignment. Your project management skills will be honed through the planning and execution of marketing campaigns and events, teaching you to manage timelines, resources, and deliverables effectively. Additionally, you will sharpen your critical thinking and analytical skills by analysing performance data and market research data, enabling you to make data-driven decisions and provide strategic recommendations. This comprehensive skill set will prepare you for future leadership roles.

Role 2 - Global Product Strategy

Degree Requirements - Currently studying an Undergraduate Degree in a Business/Management, Marketing, Science or Life-Sciences discipline.

Overview of the Department

Global Product Strategy at GSK sets the vision and long-term direction for our medicines, acting as the strategic link between Commercial and R&D to maximize the value of our assets worldwide.You will be placed within one of 2 areas within the Speciality team:Global Strategy for Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Lupus Nephritis), shaping competitive product profiles, driving lifecycle innovation, and delivering successful launches and brand performance across all markets. Our medicine has been available since 2011 and launched in over 40 countries and continues to expand, with two approved indications. Joining our team means gaining exposure to a truly global function and collaborating with experts across R&D, technology, medical, and sales. As part of the department, you’ll contribute to a diverse range of impactful projects—from omnichannel external campaigns and internal communications to cross-functional project management, peer-to-peer engagement, and the development of congresses and meetings.

This placement offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills, build your network, and make a real difference in patients’ lives.Global Strategy for Eosinophilic Diseases (Asthma, COPD, Nasal Polyps and Rare Diseases) and the responsibilities include driving competitive product profiles, lifecycle innovation, launch strategy, execution and brand performance across GSK in all markets. Having our medicine launched in over 60 countries with 4 indications now approved in EU and launched in the US working on our team will give you exposure to a truly global function. Working with a variety of highly skilled people, you could be involved in a wide variety of tasks and initiatives including but not limited to external omnichannel campaigns, branding work, internal communications, cross-functional project management (including launch), congress and meetings development.

Key Placement Learnings

• Project management across the variety of marketing responsibilities
• Marketing content design support
• Lead on internal communication with market teams around the globe
• Research and market analysis

Develop your intercultural communication skills and gain a deep understanding of how marketing operates within a global pharmaceutical environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including R&D, technology, medical, and sales—to broaden your perspective and drive impactful outcomes. Acquire highly transferable skills that will enhance both your academic journey and future career prospects. Benefit from a range of development opportunities, including formal training and hands-on experiences, designed to empower you as a future leader—equipping you to inspire, influence, and negotiate effectively in a dynamic, international setting.

Role 3 – ViiV UK Marketing

Degree Requirements – Open to any degree

Overview of the Department

The role will be based with the Marketing team within the UK LOC at ViiV Healthcare, specifically supporting one of the key ViiV brands within the portfolio.As a business unit, we provide an opportunity for the individual to be part of a small and fast-paced LOC team, enabling them to gain a firm understanding of how ViiV commercialise products. Working in a LOC they will get first-hand exposure to all the teams that make up a LOC with particular partnership with medical and sales, as well as above country (Europe and global). Through this they would gain commercial business skills, critical thinking, project management skills and stakeholder management experience

Key Placement Learnings

• The individual would be integrated within the marketing team, working alongside the brand managers, and as part of a cross functional team (including medical, marketing and sales), to support/lead delivery of key deliverables to support the performance of our brands in the UK. Key projects/tasks that the individual would work on include:
• Support project planning, content creation and execution of activities for conferences, webinars, and local peer to peer events.
• Building understanding and support execution of activities to drive customer experience (CX). Delivery of content, both localised from global, and LOC generated to support interactions with HCPs – for example email and UK ViiV Exchange (Health care professional website)
• Partnership with Brand Managers, UK Capability Lead and First Line Sales Managers to roll out new initiatives to the sales teams and support embedding in market.
• Stakeholder management with brand team and approvers to coordinate content creation and approval.
• Review of KPIs, sales data and market research to check and review impact of strategies and tactics.
• Close working with EU teams to input into content creation, responsible for providing feedback to ensure content is appropriate for market requirements and support continual improvement
• Raise PO and track budget spend
• Supporting Business Planning process

Role 4 – ViiV Digital Innovation Analyst

Degree Requirements – Open to any degree, Tech-related (e.g. computer science, other STEM), Biomedical Engineering or Life Sciences preferred.

Overview of the Department

The Digital Commercial Innovation team works on strategy and execution of patient and clinician-facing technology solutions and tech-enabled commercial models that will significantly drive ViiV’s topline. Our team assesses, build the business case for and pilots’ digital solutions that maximize the potential of ViiV therapies.

Key Placement Learnings

• Support technology scanning, assessment and business case development of next frontier of tech-enabled HIV care in the next 5-10 years (e.g. novel diagnostics, remote care, Big Tech AI solutions, etc.)
• Support strategy and execution of in-flight and planned digital innovation programs (e.g. user research to validate product need, partner management)
• Prepare executive-level briefings, summaries and status reports for ViiV leadership on internal programs and digital health industry trends
• Lead internal digital health communications and education to ViiV functions
• Support project management for team activities (e.g. drive agenda for key meetings, engage with external agencies, monitor program status, etc.)

In this placement you will develop the ability to work independently and proactively on several programs in parallel, learn to work without detailed frameworks or established processes on digital health technologies with little precedent – creating frameworks or processes as you go. You will also develop great stakeholder management, developing relationships with other teams and functions that touch on digital innovation (e.g. Medical, Pipeline)

Application Process

These placement opportunities have the following recruitment stages – you must successfully pass each stage to be offered a placement year with GSK for 2026:

• Eligibility Form
• GSK Digital Assessment
• Virtual Assessment Centre or Virtual Interview

You can find hints and tips on our recruitment process and get guidance from real GSK mentors on our Early Careers Hub.

We’re 100% open to all talent. We want to recruit the right people for GSK from the widest possible backgrounds, so we can better serve the inclusion of our patients and because it’s the right thing to do.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.