Summer Co-op/Early Engagement and Deviceability
About The Position
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 Within the Packaging, Device, and Design Solutions (PDDS) department is the Early Engagement and Deviceability (EE&D) group who is responsible for derisking early-stage assets aimed for development as drug-device combination (DDC) products. The EE&D team integrates the drug product, primary packaging, and device together for early programs with the intent to identify technical risks and establish mitigation strategies before transitioning to late-stage industrialization. Job Description We are seeking a Summer Co-op to work within the Early Engagement and Deviceability team. The selected candidate for this position will support early device workstreams for our increasingly complex drug-device combination (DDC) products.
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or similar discipline.
- Experience working in a lab and following SOPs.
- Experience/interest in development of drug-device combination (DDC) products or medical devices.
- Creative and motivated self-starter, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in team and matrix environments.
- Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the duration of the 6 month co-op (May/June ~ December 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.
- Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check prior to assignment target start date.
Nice To Haves
- Passion to learn and grow outside of comfort zone.
- Familiarity with primary packaging systems (i.e. prefilled syringes and cartridges).
- Experience with DoE and statistical modeling softwares (i.e. JMP and Minitab).
Responsibilities
- Ensuring the selected devices meet user requirements through lab testing activities and simulation-based work packages
- Evaluating the technical feasibility of new device technology innovations to support expanding portfolio requirements
- Using problem solving skills and different strategies to support risk mitigation activities and/or root-cause analysis of test results
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
