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Interested in being contacted when we open our next recruitment cycle in November 2026? Register your interest by applying here and you will be contacted when we open for recruitment.

Roles will open October 2026 for start dates in Summer 2027. Must meet the minimum eligibility qualifications for the role by the start date.

Are you interested in a career where we unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together?

With over 300 years of innovation, we're a science-led global healthcare company that delivers billions of innovative products each year. Join us to make millions of lives better.

Apprenticeships at GSK

We have a variety of different apprenticeship programs at our sites across the US. These include roles in manufacturing, automation, biochemistry, supply chain and more. Role types and availability vary by location and recruitment year. To learn more about the program and role types, please visit: Apprentices | GSK US. 2027 openings will be made available in October 2026.

By applying on this form, you are "registering your interest" in our apprenticeship program and you will be notified as soon as the US apprenticeships applications open in late 2026.

An apprenticeship is a smart alternative route for students who want to start their career and learn from industry experts from day one. GSK apprenticeships are full-time entry level opportunities that offer high school graduates and first year college enrolled students (with less than 30 college credits) the opportunity to begin their career while studying towards their associate degree. This associate degree is fully funded by GSK. All apprenticeships are registered with the Department of Labor at each site, and apprentices receive a certificate of completion from the US Department of Labor upon their successful completion of their program.

Benefits include:

• A competitive base salary

• Fully funded college tuition and paid expenses for associate's degree

• An annual bonus based on company performance

• Access to healthcare and well-being programs, 401k contribution and match, paid vacation time and paid time off

• Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements

• A performance and development program

Start date: August 2027

Assessment center date (anticipated/subject to change): May 2027

Basic requirements:

• Written and spoken fluency in English.

• Must be 18 years of age by August 1, 2027.

• Less than 2 years of related work experience since graduating from high school.

• If offered a position the candidate must be willing to enroll, and meet entry requirements, with one of GSK's partnering community colleges or technical institutions, in the preferred related instruction course.

• Must be able to commute on a daily basis to GSK worksite and related instruction facility, with a maximum commute time of 60 minutes one way.

Education required:

• Must have earned a high school diploma or equivalency diploma by June 2026. High school GPA 2.5 ("B") or above (4.0 scale).

• High school algebra and geometry or 2 units equivalent of academic math (GPA 2.5 or above in each case).

• High school English (GPA 2.5 or above).

• High school biology and chemistry (GPA 2.5 or above).

• Must have less than 30 completed college credits at the time of application.

Preferred requirements:

• Previous study in any of the following: AP biology, chemistry, more than 1 life science, high school physics or pre-calculus, and/or engineering, technology, robotics, or shop.

• Less than 2-years experience in lab (including intern or shadowing opportunity).

• Less than 2-years experience in pharmaceutical or FDA interfacing industry (intern or shadowing opportunity).

Need help with your application?

Please contact us atAM.EarlyCareers@gsk.com

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Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

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.

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