About the role#
This 12-month internship is an opportunity to join the Vaccines Medical Affairs team in Canada. You will support the execution of local medical plans and collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to deliver medical education and scientific initiatives. This role is a chance to develop your skills in medical strategy and stakeholder engagement.
What you'll do#
- Support the team in executing local medical strategies and operational activities.
- Assist with the development of scientific materials that are clear and tailored to healthcare professionals.
- Help organize advisory boards, scientific training, and educational events by working with internal teams and external partners.
- Monitor scientific literature and relevant publications to provide updates to the team.
- Collect and analyze insights from field medical teams to support decision-making.
- Contribute to process improvements that enhance team efficiency.
What you'll need#
- Completed or near completion of an advanced post-graduate degree in a science-related field, such as Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Medicine (MSc, PhD, PharmD, MD).
- Strong scientific understanding with the ability to write clearly and accurately.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proactive problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
- Eligibility to work in Canada.
- Experience or coursework in vaccines, immunology, or infectious diseases is a plus.
- Familiarity with medical affairs roles or medical education.
- Comfort using digital tools and data analysis software.
- Experience collaborating across teams or with external vendors.
- Bilingual ability in English and French.
Location & details#
- Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Modality: Hybrid, with an expectation of being in the office 2-3 days per week.
- Employment: Full-time, 12-month term.
- Compensation: Annual pay ranges from CAD 31,980 to CAD 79,950, depending on education and experience.
About GSK
GSK is a public company that operates within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. It focuses on the development of pharmaceutical products and vaccines. The organization maintains a global presence with its headquarters in London and employs over 92,000 people.
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