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Global Resource Collaboration & Business Analyst Review

at GSK

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical

Weybridge

Review Submitted: June 2022

Overall Rating

4.9 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
The role is probably one of the most intensive out of the Consumer Healthcare placements. You are relied on for key deliverables, managing key relationships with international suppliers, meaning the working day can vary from early starts to late finishes. It is a very rewarding role and I am coming away from this knowing I have made positive and impactful changes in the company.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was provided with a lot of responsibility throughout my time at GSK. From owning a business critical application as the sole business owner, to being the procurement lead on a procurement initiative that had direct impacts on Haleon. There is a lot of opportunity to take on responsibility, which is how I managed to truly develop my skillset.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
You are provided with extensive training and mentorship throughout the role and you are given the opportunity to apply these skills through your everyday role and new initiatives.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Everyone at GSK is more than happy to provide guidance, support and networking advice if you ask for it. GSK employees enjoy supporting IP's and become vested in your development, ensuring you get the most out of your placement.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
With a hybrid WFH model, it is sometimes quite easy to disassociate from the culture of GSK, especially if your team is not based locally. However, GSK have recently been pushing their new values and culture, to promote a more cohesive and collaborative workspace as people begin returning to the office.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
Thoroughly enjoyed my placement, it has been intensive, with a lot of hard work. However, I have been leading a lot of my own work in the past 6 months and if I could choose again, I would always choose this placement over any other.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at GSK
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend GSK to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to GSK
Be yourself and read into the culture, values and expectations of GSK. Apply to roles that genuinely interest you, to ensure you have an enjoyable time throughout your placement.
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