xCEL Trainee

Business Introduction GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems.
Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines.
Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges. Position Summary You will join xCEL as a trainee and support daily operational and coordination activities that keep the team effective. You will work closely with senior managers and colleagues across functions and locations in India. We value curiosity, dependability and a willingness to learn. This role offers clear growth, practical skill development, and a chance to make a measurable impact while helping GSK unite 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: - Turn priorities set with senior managers into clear daily plans and track progress. - Build and maintain simple dashboards and reports to monitor workload and team performance. - Communicate proactively with stakeholders and follow up on meeting actions and decisions. - Coordinate schedules, resources and routine operational tasks to keep work on track. - Support coaching and mentoring efforts to help peers develop skills and deliver consistent service. - Track project timelines, compliance items and customer requests and report status to leaders. Why You? Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals - Bachelor’s degree in business, administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience. - At least 1–3 years of experience in administration, operations, coordination, or similar roles. - Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. - Comfortable using office software and building basic dashboards (for example spreadsheets and presentation tools). - Proven ability to organise work, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. - This role is on-site in India and requires regular collaboration with local and regional colleagues. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus - Postgraduate qualification in business, administration or a related subject. - Experience in team support, mentorship or first-line leadership. - Experience in stakeholder management or customer-facing roles. - Familiarity with process improvement or change initiatives. - Basic knowledge of resource planning and scheduling. - A proactive mindset, openness to feedback and a focus on continuous learning. Work Arrangement This role is on-site in India. You will work from a GSK location and collaborate daily with colleagues and leaders. What we value We welcome people from different backgrounds and life experiences. We believe inclusion makes our teams stronger. We look for candidates who are respectful, curious and committed to delivering high quality work. If you want to grow your skills, help others succeed, and contribute to meaningful work, we encourage you to apply. How to apply Ready to grow with us? Please submit your application and a short note about why this role matters to you. We look forward to learning how you can contribute.

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.

Inclusion at GSK:

As an employer committed to Inclusion, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Please contact our Recruitment Team at [email protected] to discuss your needs.

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