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).
Graduate Trainees – Pharmaceutical
Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND MBA/MSc/MA
Experience1 year
Location Lagos
Job Field Graduate Jobs / Internships 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:
•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
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.
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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.
Method of Application
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click
here to apply online.
Deadline: Not Stated
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