Patient Advocacy and Engagement Industrial Placement 2026

Patient Advocacy and Engagement Industrial Placement 2026

Why us

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 matterWe 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.

Inclusion

We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel valued, supported and seen. Being an 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, open to any discipline.

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

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.

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 Role

Overview of the Department

The Patient Focused Development (PFD) Team is responsible for championing optimal patient engagement with the research and development organisation to improve patient experience and outcomes. This work covers working with many teams across GSK as well as individual patients and patient organisations. locations. Safe, Sustainable, and Compliant Environments – Designing and maintaining workplaces that prioritise safety, health, legal compliance, and environmental sustainability, enabling employees to thrive in spaces that reflect GSK’s values.

Key Placement Activities

• Support the delivery of a series of patient advisory board meetings
• Assist in the delivery of the annual patient organisation disclosure of funding process on GSK.com, supporting our commitment to full transparency.
• Support the running of the global GSK Patient Advocacy and Engagement network, an internal network of GSK roles advocating efficient and comprehensive patient-focused work, made up of GSK representatives from across the world.
• Develop skills in stakeholder management, decision-making, strategic thinking, and more.

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 here.

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.