Communications and Government Affairs Associate Review
at GSK
Graduate Scheme
PR and Communications
London
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of the Role
4.4/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at GSK?
GSK has been really great place to start my career. The guidance, support and community around Early Talent has been invaluable.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
For the Communications and Government Affairs scheme you do 3x 8 month rotations over 2 years. In each rotation I supported different teams working cross functionally between different business units. I worked on internal and external communications, as well as events, policy writing and policy positioning.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
In your first rotation it starts off slow, but as time goes on your responsibility builds so that you get to own your projects and lead on pieces of work.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
The company culture and perks are very good. The pay is aligned with the industry benchmarks.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
This role has allowed me the breadth of work I needed to build a range of skills that I can take into any role in my career.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
I have a day to day manager, a mentor, a buddy and a grad scheme lead - all there to support me!
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
I work 9-5, very rarely needing to stay online later.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate GSK initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
2/5
How would you rate GSK CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend GSK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great place to work.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to GSK?
Make sure to do your research and understand the company values ahead of any conversations.
Global Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance Industrial Placement Student
at GSK
- Placement (10 Months+)
- London
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4.8
