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
Location: Not Specified
Experience: 0 year(s)
Course of Study:
Required Grade: Not Specified
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.
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.
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