We are one of the world’s leading vaccine manufacturers, supplying around 25% of the world’s vaccines. We offer you the chance to work at the cutting edge of vaccine research, development and production. In doing so, you’ll be helping to deliver vaccines that can dramatically improve the quality of life for millions of people around the globe, including those living in developing world countries. We have recently also moved into the field of immunotherapeutics - in particular to combat cancer, and we are still looking for high performance profiles to join us in that adventure.
Victories and challenges
Vaccines have helped to bring many diseases under control. Examples are poliomyelitis, measles and smallpox.
However, many diseases are still not preventable by vaccination. Our search continues for vaccines to prevent some of the world’s most common diseases such as cancer, HIV/AIDS and malaria. Using vaccination as a therapy presents many additional challenges, but also dramatically expands the options to improve health, offered by this technology.
Working for us
This is a growing, confident and ambitious business to be a part of. Our people are driven by two things - science and pride. The vaccines that we develop, and their power to ensure a happier, healthier life for patients, is something we feel tremendous ownership of.
So why are we developing so quickly? In part, it's because we have the industry's most dynamic pipeline of exciting new vaccines. High profile products with the potential to transform the lifeline of millions of people worldwide.
We have also to put the emphasis on the outstanding intellect and capability of our people. They share in our values, and our bold vision for global development. They also know that the most important thing is to be able to dream big, while keeping their feet on the ground and delivering high level of performance.
Site acquisition, expansion, vaccine approval and launches. Things move fast around here, which makes for a dynamic and exciting environment in which to build a career and a bright future. If you have the confidence to keep up with the pace, there's no limit to what you can achieve. And with a culture that's so open and encouraging, you can rest assured that you'll enjoy all the support you need to get there.
Wherever you're from, and whatever you do, you'll be assured a warm welcome. After all, there aren't too many other places where you'd find 33 nationalities working side-by-side on a single site where tolerance and mutual respect matters.
This is a place which thrives on ideas. And people who are willing to share them. Because when you do, you'll find that anything is possible.
The immunotherapeutics team is a well identified unit within GSK Biologicals - this allows for a great focus on our mission, but also allows rich contacts between staff occupying various functions in R&D, Clinical, Commercial and Regulatory areas.
Benefits & rewards
As well as the chance to be involved in projects with the power to improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world, GSK Bio offers more tangible rewards based on a policy of 'pay for performance'. Indeed, the concepts of reward and recognition enable us to celebrate both individual and business success.
Financial rewards
Our competitive base salaries are supplemented with a bonus structure that recognizes performance without sacrificing integrity. Depending on position level, bonuses are offered based on company performance and/or individual performance.
Other financial benefits include a pension plan and universal employee healthcare, encompassing both in-patient and out-patient coverage.
Work-life balance
We're continually investing in our working environments. That way, our employees can enjoy comfortable, well-maintained facilities, along with cutting-edge technology to enhance their performance.
Recognition
In line with our belief and values that individual initiative is to be encouraged, managers can nominate colleagues who have made a difference to their team or the wider business, for a structured award scheme.
Developing Our Talent
Working at the cutting edge of vaccine development, it's true to say that learning is at the heart of everything we do. Every day is an opportunity to learn and grow, both as an individual and from a career perspective. This is an area that's high in expertise and ambition, so we do whatever we can to encourage and support its advancement. After all, the progression of our talented teams is central to our ambitious expansion plans.
There are many ways that you can grow and develop at GSK Biologicals. From comprehensive induction programmes and courses on working globally, to upskilling on the latest production technology - training and support is always readily available.
Most importantly, we believe in empowering people to maximise their own talent potential. Rather than following a strict competency model, we encourage you to be accountable for determining your own development needs. Needless to say, in a company that's growing as rapidly ours, the opportunities to progress are growing along with it.
At a management level, we've also been able to nurture three key personal leadership qualities. Put together, they help us define what effective leadership is all about, and allow us to spot the most talented future leaders of our business. To put it simply, our business needs people with the wisdom to balance conflicting interests, the courage to speak out, and the resilience to bounce back from every challenge.