Global Clinical Study Delivery Graduate Program

Join the GSK R&D’s Global Clinical Study Delivery Graduate Program – Canada, 2027:  Help us get ahead of disease together

Education required:  Bachelor of Science/BSc in medical or biological science or discipline associated with clinical studies in life sciences or pharmacy.

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English.

Other requirements: Graduation date by August 2027. 

Location: Missisauga, ON

Expected Start date: September 2027.

Application Information: 

*You can apply to only one GSK Graduate Program in Canada, so you can focus on the role that motivates you the most. 

Application deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and this role will close once we have received enough applications. We recommend you apply as soon as possible. 

Assessment Centre Date: January 2027. 

See what our graduate program participants have to say about their experiences in our GSK Graduate Program https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ybQQr9HKg8 ! 

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

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years.

Our success absolutely depends on our people. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get ahead together. 

With over 300 years of innovation, we’re a science-led global healthcare company that discovers, develops and manufactures innovative medicines and vaccines. Join us and help millions of people do more, feel better, live longer. 

Are you ready to use your skills to deliver high quality clinical trials? 

If so, you could be suited to this role! Together we can design, plan and deliver clinical trials across a range of therapeutic areas, delivering medicines and vaccines to our patients. 

We’ll tailor your training and development to suit your talents and ambition, as well as our business needs, setting you up for success in your chosen niche. The skills you learn on our Graduate Program can be used across many areas of our business and, potentially, many countries. There’s no limit to how far you can go with us – it’s up to you to prove yourself. 

Over the next two years, the Graduate Program will challenge and support you to grow both professionally and personally. You will have fascinating rotations to explore study management for Specialty Medicines and Vaccines (Vx) projects for potential opportunities in Global Clinical Study Delivery team. 

If you are a graduate with the passion to take accountability for designing, planning and executing the delivery of global Phase I to IV clinical trials to ensure it is delivered on time, to a high quality, within budget and all in line with company standards and scientific requirements, then this is a role for you! 

You will have the opportunity to operate as a Study Manager (SM) and contribute to deliver the clinical study to time, cost and quality, ensuring inspection readiness by taking an oversight over project conduction. You will have a broader impact on the business, by driving continuous improvement initiatives within their remit of expertise, sharing best practices across business, with a focus on increasing operational delivery efficiency. You will also build close collaborations with other SMs, Study Delivery Leads (SDLs) and Study Delivery Specialists (SDSs) to share best practices, experience and support process improvement.

You will have had the opportunity to develop key skills in study management along with gaining experience of working with functional subject matter experts to help you succeed as a SM.  

What You’ll Experience: 

• Cross-Functional Exposure: Spend time at your home site, working on cross-functional projects and rotations to deepen your expertise and knowledge of the business.  

• Kaizen Assignment: A short-term breadth assignment, which could include global-focused opportunities, to expand your skills and experience beyond your home site.  

• Tailored Training: Benefit from role-specific training and development, supported by a generous training budget and access to enriching resources.  

• Professional & Personal Growth: Develop in a supportive environment with clear goals, feedback, training and access to reasonable adjustments. You’ll also develop technical expertise through valuable on-the-job experience.

 
Key Program Features: 

• Digital Data & Analytics (DDA) Objective: Each rotation has a DDA focus, reflecting GSK’s commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, helping you to advance pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.  

• Sustainability Element: Contribute to GSK’s Net Carbon Zero mission by working on impactful projects that promote environmental sustainability.  

• Mentoring & Networking: Build your professional network and enhance visibility through direct access to senior leaders and mentors who will guide and support your career development.

What will you do?  

• Manage execution of clinical trial(s) in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) from start-up through close-out, in accordance with study budget and timelines, with a focus on setting up, maintaining and ensuring completeness of internal systems, databases, tracking tools and project plans.
• Work in collaboration with the GSM, GSL and SDS to provide end-to-end operational and administrative support for study delivery activities.
• Monitor study conduct and progress; identify, resolve and escalate risks and issues that may impact delivery of the study to the required quality, timeline and budget objectives.
• Interact, collaborate and communicate with other study team members across different functions to ensure that issues, risks and successes related to study delivery are reviewed and shared as they occur.
• Support the Clinical Team in quality and data oversight to ensure inspection and audit readiness, including clinical documentation management and oversight of electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) completeness.
• Facilitate and maintain interactions and meetings with internal and external vendors to ensure the successful delivery of assigned studies.
• Set up and maintain clinical trial management systems and tracking tools.
• Prepare and update study documents and study plans.
• Learn about the clinical drug development process.
• Gain broad experience across the field of clinical research and a variety of therapeutic areas.
• Learn to manage projects in an agile way, make decisions and prioritize tasks.

What skills are we looking for? 

• Passion for science and for bringing medicines and vaccines to patients.
• Self-motivation, proactiveness and a strong drive for continuous learning and development.
• Demonstrates strong communication and collaboration skills to support decision-making, solve problems and achieve shared outcomes.
• Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with a range of people.
• Creative and critical thinking, with the confidence to propose new ideas and appropriately evaluate and manage risk
• Adaptability and resilience, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure and in a changing environment
• Focus on delivering high-quality results through effective planning and organizing.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing needs.

What do we offer you? 

• A competitive salary
• An annual bonus based on company performance
• GSK Employer Paid Pension Plan & RRSP voluntary plan with match
• 4 weeks holidays and 5 paid personal days, paid sick time and end of year shutdown
• Performance with Choice Hybrid Model for Office based roles
• Relocation Assistance (eligibility will be confirmed once your first location is confirmed)
• Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements
• Access to robust healthcare and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential helpline and website available 24/7
• Access to Thrive Global: A wellbeing platform to reduce stress, increase focus, and build resilience
• Extensive list of available Employee Resource Groups to join, which provide a community around shared identities, interests, and experiences
• A tailored, robust development plan aligned to your career aspirations and business needs, delivered by coaching and mentoring by managers and peers, and through virtual and in person courses
• On-the-job experience
• 2 volunteering days per year, called “Together Days”'
  

Let’s do this!  

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Our Graduate Programs are designed to accelerate the development of graduates who don’t have significant previous professional work experience in the area to which they are applying.  Of course, many graduates who join the program have worked while studying or after graduation.  If you’ve already developed substantial experience working in a professional role in your sector, while you would be able to apply for this program, you may also want to look at direct entry roles in our businesses, as these may be the best way to build on your existing skills and expertise and develop a career at GSK.  

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Skills

Application Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Commercial Mindset, Communication, Decision Making, Establishing Contacts, Focus, Inclusivity, Innovative Thinking, Resilience, Risk Management Assessment, Taking InitiativeIn compliance with Ontario's provincial pay transparency legislation in Canada, this job posting includes a salary range to support equitable and informed hiring practices. The annual pay rate for new hires in this position is CAD$73,500 taking into account a number of factors including work location within the Canadian market and education level market rate for the role. Additionally, this position offers an annual bonus, eligibility to participate in insurance benefits (for employees and their dependents), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver and medical leave. GSK is dedicated to promoting transparency and fairness throughout our recruitment process. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. GSK is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact us at [email protected].  Please do not send resumes to this e-mail and instead apply through the online application process of this posting.

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