Trainee
About this role
We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance.Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.
Trainee
You will join the External Manufacturing Quality team in Türkiye as a Trainee. You will support quality managers in overseeing contract manufacturing partners. You will help manage quality records, handle documentation, and support quality system activities. We value curiosity, clear communication, teamwork and a desire to learn. This role offers hands-on experience, meaningful impact on patient supply, and strong opportunities to grow your quality and supply chain skills while contributing to our mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Responsibilities:
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:-
- Support quality managers by creating and maintaining quality records in our quality management system.
- Track and assist with customer complaints, deviations, and change controls.
- Upload and manage supplier documentation and ensure records are complete and accessible.
- Help maintain archive systems and support document control activities.
- Prepare basic reports, support data collection and support routine quality metrics.
- Work with internal stakeholders and external partners to resolve documentation or process issues.
Why You?
This role is based in Türkiye and is an on-site position. You will join a supportive team that values inclusion, practical learning and clear development paths. You will receive regular coaching and have opportunities to move into more senior roles as you grow. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you need adjustments during recruitment, please contact our Recruitment Team.
Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- 3rd of 4th grade engineering, life sciences, pharmacy, university students, who can commute work min. 4 days a week.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
- Good written and spoken English and Turkish.
- Clear communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to learn and take ownership of tasks.
- Able to work on-site in Türkiye (this role is on-site).
Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Previous internship or work experience in quality, manufacturing support, or regulated environments.
- Experience with quality management systems or document control tools.
- Basic understanding of supplier management or contract manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with data handling or simple data analysis.
- Knowledge of good manufacturing practices and regulatory expectations.
- Ability to commit to a multi-month placement and flexible working days as required.
What you will learn
- Practical experience managing quality records and documentation.
- How supplier quality oversight works in a regulated supply chain.
- How to use systems and tools to support quality processes.
- How to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Skills in reporting, problem solving and prioritising work in a fast-paced environment.
How to apply
We encourage you to apply now. Please include your CV, current university or recent graduate details, availability and a short note explaining why you are interested in this trainee role. We review applications on an ongoing basis. If you need help with your application, contact the local early careers team.
Why GSK?
You will join a team focused on patient outcomes and scientific excellence. You will have development opportunities and access to global expertise. You will work in a supportive environment that values inclusion, respect and open feedback. If you are ready to use your clinical knowledge and relationship skills to make a difference, please apply today. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
What we offer
You will join an organisation that aims to make a real difference to patients. We invest in learning and development to help you grow. You will work with people who value inclusion and diverse perspectives. If you want to build a meaningful career in oncology and help shape better outcomes for patients, we encourage you to apply.
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. #LI-Remote
Skills
Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Compliance, Problem Solving, Quality Assurance (QA), Risk Awareness, Supplier Auditing, Supplier Quality Management, Technical Writing
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.
As an Inclusive employer, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team at tr.recruitment-adjustments@gsk.com to discuss your needs.
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GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.
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