Oncology Managed Access, Medical Affairs Review

Item: Oncology Managed Access, Medical Affairs at GSK
Rating: 4.4
Author: Anonymous

at GSK

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical

London

Review Submitted: July 2025

Overall Rating

4.4 /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

4.3/5 - Skills Development

4.5/5 - Support and Guidance

4/5 - Company Culture

5/5 - Overall Experience

4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.

My role involves operational delivery of Managed Access Programs (MAPs) within GSK’s Oncology Medical Affairs Department. I coordinate drug access for investigational medicines, ensuring compliance with regulations, supply chain management, and vendor oversight. Daily tasks include liaising with cross-functional teams, assessing patient eligibility, managing logistics for drug shipments, and resolving country-specific challenges to ensure timely access for patients with unmet medical needs.

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

Yes, I was able to build trust within my team and gain responsibility for work during my placement.

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?

I have developed specialist skills such as regulatory knowledge, supply chain understanding, vendor management, and data visualization using tools like Power BI. I’ve enhanced problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking by troubleshooting logistical issues, evaluating patient eligibility, and adapting solutions to local regulations.

How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

4/5

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?

4/5

Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development

4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?

I always had support from my team when it was needed.

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?

4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

Everyone is very friendly and approachable. Very encouraging atmosphere, easy to talk to anyone outside of your team/department. The company culture fosters patient focus, inclusivity and innovation.