GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) Graduate Trainee recruitment, April 2015
GlaxoSmithKline
plc (GSK) is a British multinational pharmaceutical, biologics,
vaccines and consumer healthcare company which has its headquarters in
Brentford, London. As of March 2014, it was the world's sixth-largest
pharmaceutical company after Johnson & Johnson, Novartis,
Hoffmann-La Roche, Pfizer, and Sanofi, measured by 2013 revenue.
The
company was established in 2000 by the merger of Glaxo Wellcome (formed
from the acquisition of Wellcome plc by Glaxo plc) and SmithKline
Beecham plc (formed from the merger of Beecham Group plc and SmithKline
Beckman Corporation, which in turn was formed by combining the Smith,
Kline & French and Beckman companies).
Job Title: Graduate Trainees - Pharmaceutical
Basic qualifications:
We’re
looking for a high achiever with a good academic background (minimum of
Second Class Upper) from reputable university. You should possess:
•Minimum 2:1 in Pharmacy/Health Sciences/Business Degree
•Related postgraduate degree (MBA, MSc) will be of advantage
•Between 1 - 3 years work experience
•Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
•Excellent numerical and analytical skills
•Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Preferred qualifications:
We’re looking for a
high achiever with a good academic background (minimum of Second Class
Upper) from reputable university. You should possess:
•Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
•Excellent numerical and analytical skills
•Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
•Minimum 2:1 in Pharmacy/Health Sciences/Business Degree
•Related postgraduate degree (MBA, MSc) will be of advantage
•Between 1 - 3 years work experience
Details:
What's on offer?
We
have an exciting opportunity in our Future Leaders programme with the
GSK Pharmaceutical business in Nigeria. The aim of our Future Leaders
programme is clear. We expect you to become a leader – both within our
business and in your own professional field. We’ll give you the
structured training, differentiated development, experiences and
opportunities you need to succeed. So you can help us to make a bigger,
more positive impact on the world.
What will the programme be like?
Our
two year graduate programme will stimulate your early career
development through broad-ranging experiences. Your development will
come through challenging job rotations, supported by formal learning and
coaching.
Where can I work?
You will be based in Lagos, Nigeria but may be required to travel on occasion
What do I need to succeed?
You’ll
need ambition, commercial awareness and a self-motivated, proactive
approach. We’re looking for a clear, effective communicator who can
quickly build a rapport with a wide range of people. It’s also important
that you can adapt to change and keep focused when the pressure is on.
While you have the drive and confidence to trust your own judgement,
you’re a real team player who actively collaborates with others. In
addition, you’ll need an analytical mind, a talent for multi-tasking and
the ability to influence others
Application Advice:
Essential programme criteria
Please ensure before
submitting your application that you meet the essential criteria for
the programme that you are applying to and that you provide this
information accurately. Please note that if you do not meet the
essential requirements of the programme, you may receive an automatic
response declining your application.
Online Testing
As
part of our selection process, we may ask you to complete between one
and four online assessments. You will receive an email from us with a
link to your personalised homepage where you can access your
assessment(s). You will have 3 days from the receipt of the email to
complete the first online assessment. If you are required to complete
any additional assessments, these will appear as a link on your
personalised homepage. You will be given 3 days to complete the
assessment from the date it appears in your homepage. If you don't
complete the assessment(s) within the timeline, it will expire and your
participation in our selection process will come to an end.
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should
Click Here to Apply.