Summer Co-op/Clinical Development

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Department Description

This Co-op opportunity is hosted by the ViiV Physician Center of Excellence: a group of R&D physicians who oversee the clinical development of assets from pre-candidate selection through filing.

Job Description

Looking to gain valuable real world work experience and help positively impact the health people living with HIV? Apply for an Co-op at the world’s only HIV-dedicated research and development facility! 

A ViiV Co-op offers you the opportunity to build your educational experience and improve your skill set – by taking take on a real clinical development role with genuine impact!  You’ll take on challenging, serious work on live projects or assignments.

What will you do? 

This opportunity offers an opportunity to learn about the clinical development of HIV treatment and prevention small molecules and biologics by providing hands-on experience in the clinical development process, including strategy, trial design, regulatory and ethical compliance, interactions with external stakeholders (CROs and sites), and data management/analysis. The ideal candidate will have an interest in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry and a desire to gain insight into the processes involved in clinical trials and drug development.

The Co-op may be working with the ViiV Physician Center of Excellence on specific project(s) in clinical development. The Co-op may learn more about the environment in which development teams operate from concept through execution and analysis. There may also be an opportunity to engage with other functional lines in Branford (Biology and Chemistry discovery) and world wide (clinical sciences, clinical pharmacology, biostatistics, etc).

The assignment may also provide an opportunity to get involved in data collection, data analytics and/or visualization, with introduction to various tools and systems in use within the company. Opportunities presented include regular interactions with global, regional, and local teams related to the special project(s), GCI Medical Leadership Team, and getting a bird’s eye view of global, regional, and country level medical operations.

You may be required to:

• Liaise with a variety of key stakeholders across time zones, geographies, and functions.
• Coordinate and execute any specific project(s) in ViiV Physician Center of Excellence.
• Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and/or supporting documents, analytical plans, ongoing or planned data review/analysis, and internal/external reporting.
• Communicate and present to internal stakeholders including senior leaders in R&D and Global Medical.

What may you learn? 

• Assist with Clinical Trial Support:
  • Help in preparing and reviewing clinical trial documents, including protocols, informed consent forms, and case report forms (CRFs).
  • Support the planning and coordination of clinical trial activities, ensuring adherence to timelines.
  • Monitor trial progress and track study metrics to ensure compliance with study plans.
• Data Collection and Analysis:
  • Assist with the collection, organization, and review of clinical trial data.
  • Help perform data entry, cleaning, and analysis.
  • Contribute to creating reports and presentations for internal teams or external stakeholders.
• Regulatory and Ethics Support:
  • Assist in preparing regulatory and ethics documents and compliance with guidelines.

Project Management:

• Develop, Organize and maintain clinical development-related documentation.

Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Pharmacology, Safety, Biostatistics, etc to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings, providing updates and supporting ongoing clinical development efforts.

What do we offer you?  

• Understand and experience the ViiV clinical development’s approach to improving the lives of people living with HIV.  
• Work alongside a talented team of clinical development professionals and gain exposure to various aspects of clinical development.
• Build on knowledge and skills that you have acquired at school 
• Hands-on experience into clinical trial processes and drug development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD with a major or minor in the sciences.
• Understands basic concepts related to HIV treatment and prevention. Guided study is expected.
• Must be able to provide own transportation to/from Branford worksite.
• Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the duration of the 12-month co-op (May/June 2025 ~ May/June 2026).
• 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

• Self motivated and detail oriented
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Receive critical feedback and respond appropriately. A drive for personal growth and development.
• Analytical and data driven.
• Awareness and ability to work within culturally diverse teams.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, think and work independently, and problem-solve.
• Strong drive for performance and attention to details.


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 or a 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 to be determined upon hire.

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