Regulatory Affairs Graduate Programme

GSK Graduate Regulatory Affairs role supporting the approval and maintenance of medicines through regulatory submissions, scientific documentation, clinical-trial support and compliance with global health authority requirements.

Are you a talented, driven student or graduate eager to make an impact on billions of lives? Join the Regulatory Affairs Graduate Programme at GSK and get ahead with tailored training and career development designed to help you grow.

Are you an analytical graduate who can help us ensure our medicines meet rigorous legal standards? This will be your challenge within our dedicated regulatory affairs department. It is here that we advise on legal and scientific requirements; collect, collate, and evaluate scientific data in order to confirm the quality and efficacy of our products – and keep track of changing global health authority requirements.

We are required to meet stringent standards as part of the registration for clinical trials and marketing approvals across the world. You can be instrumental in this crucial process. Working with different areas of the function, other departments and colleagues from around the world, you will get an unparalleled insight into a critical team and the chance to provide expert guidance.

"If you’re a graduate with the talent and ambition to lead others, we’ll help you develop the expertise to become one of our GSK graduates. Over two years, our graduate programme will challenge and support you to grow professionally and personally.

You will have stretching rotations supporting areas such as Global Regulatory Operations (GRO), Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC), and/or the UK and Ireland business. As you experience these varied fields of expertise, you will learn exactly what it takes to get a drug approved.

With access to first-class support and development opportunities, you will be well-equipped to start your professional career and make a meaningful impact at GSK.

What will you do?

• The timely provision of documentation to agreed timeframes for assigned projects. This may include, but is not limited to, support for clinical trials, marketing applications or activities relating to licence maintenance worldwide. The preparation, review and delivery of day-to-day submissions.

• Manage workload and prioritise tasks to meet agreed deadlines, as outlined by the line manager, and handle multiple assignments simultaneously

• Develop knowledge of the drug development process, regulatory agency guidelines, regulatory expectations and the principles of the regulatory review processes in Europe, Emerging Markets, Asia Pacific and North America.

• Seek to resolve problems in a proactive manner, discussing problems with line manager to obtain advice and endorsement to approach.

• Build effective working relationships and organisational networks.

• Participate in mandatory training and completion of training records.

What skills are we looking for?

• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.

• Self-starter and engenders a can-do attitude.

• Possess sharp analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Versatility to adapt to a complex, fast moving and challenging environment.

• Exhibit confidence and strong communication skills to express own opinions.

• Ability to build good working relationships and collaborates with team members

What do we offer you?  

• £35,000 per annum Additional annual bonus based on company performance 

• Relocation Allowance* (subject to eligibility) 

• Employee recognition programmes, 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.  

• Option to opt into our share save plan which gives you long-term incentives by linking your rewards to our longer-term performance.   

• Engage with Employee Resource Groups, providing opportunities to network, gain mentorship, and grow personally and professionally. 

• Access to TalNet, which are communities of Early Careers programme participants offering development, networking and social connections to help you make the best of your programme.  

• 2 volunteering days per year, called “Together Days”.

Let’s do this!