Summer Intern/Pharmacovigilance Operations US & Regions

Why GSK?

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

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). 

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. 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.

Department Description

The Global Safety, Pharmacovigilance Operations US & Regions organization is responsible for managing the day-to-day safety operations and processing of Human Safety Information (HSI) spanning across all GSK products worldwide.  Through this internship, the individual will be immersed in the environment of both US & global pharmacovigilance while contribute to key operational areas of Global Safety.  Furthermore, the individual will join the US Pharmacovigilance team to address operational items of case management, aggregate reporting, Risk Management Plans, PV Health Authority interactions and safety leadership priority topics. 

Our Global Safety, PV Ops US & Regions program also includes valuable PV trainings, PV Ops Regional leadership team engagement opportunities, and guided preceptor coaching.  In addition to individual department responsibilities, interns will be given the opportunity work on a comprehensive solution to a business problem facing Global Safety, PV Ops US & Regions.  At the conclusion of the program, interns will present their findings and solutions to the Global Safety, PV Ops Leadership Team in an effort to be ambitious for patients so that they can do more, feel better, live longer.

Job Description

• Work closely with the GS, PV Ops US & Regions team to support ongoing projects and the overall PV Ops Regions Strategic Framework
• Serve as GS, PV Ops US & Regions liaison responsible for developing processes and organizing operational problem solving strategies that matter most to safety worldwide.
• Evaluate how regulatory differences impact GSK’s PV organization and support risk minimization efforts.
• Understand the regulatory requirements for clinical trials and their interaction with pharmacovigilance.
• Participate in other PV content development and creation of materials that feed into big picture PV plans.
• Contribute to portions of operational planning (depending on timing of internship)
• Assist with the planning and supporting of other GS, PV Ops US & Regions’ priority projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a PharmD degree (incoming 3rd year student preferred).
• This role is virtual but open to onsite in Durham, NC.
• Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the 12-week internship cycle (May-July/August 2025).
• Must have an active student status and/or within 12 months post-graduation from a BS or MS degree program. Post-doctoral candidates are not eligible.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Fundamentals (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong problem-solving skills & capable of taking initiative
• Strong learning agility and team player
• Strong written and communication skills

Eligibility Requirements

• Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check prior to assignment target start date.  
• Once your application is submitted, you will be prompted to complete our immersive World of GSK Assessment.
  • Please note, you must receive a passing score to move forward in the application process. Once your assessment is complete, a recruiter will review your application and be in touch with next steps.

Benefits

• While GSK embraces a flexible work environment, we do require certain positions to be onsite. Candidates who are hired for an on-site role or hybrid role, and reside outside of 50-miles from their assigned work location, are eligible for relocation stipend. This is a one-time payment to help offset housing & relocation expenses. Please refer to the position details for the requirements of each position. 
• GSK Interns and Co-ops are offered a competitive hourly pay rate and benefits. Please note, benefits eligibility determined the month following date of hire.

This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at GSK. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on several factors, including skills, competencies, experience, educational degree obtained, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law.

In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirement.

Pay Rate Range: $21/hr to $40/hr

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