Patient Advocacy Executive Review
by GSK
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Responsibilities
5.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
4.0
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Your Impressions
4.3
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at GSK
- 7. Would you recommend GSK to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to GSK
Overview
I work as part of a small global team, supporting local patient affairs teams and playing a more strategic role in embedding patient advocacy and engagement (PA&E) across the company from R&D to commercial. I work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders across different functions. During my placement, my main responsibilities were running a global PA&E network, management of patient advisory boards and coordinating the annual patient organisation disclosure process.
Skills
I grew a huge amount this year, not only in confidence but having a credible presence in the corporate environment. I took initiative, developed my presentation and analytical skills and regularly communicated with a range of stakeholders. Newer skills include stakeholder management and strategic thinking.
Responsibilities
More than I could have imagined! My manager and team empowered me to take on some very interesting projects and as I developed I was able to take more of a lead and given some 'stretch' opportunities. I regularly engaged with senior leaders in the company.
Support & Guidance
I had a very supportive manager and team and grew a supportive network of leaders who helped me to develop, learn and listening to my worries. I would say the early careers offering seemed a little limited and hands off, but this wasn't a problem for me as my team supported me so well and I was always encouraged to ask questions.
Culture
I really like the company culture. There is a clear purpose and everyone is very friendly and happy to help you out. This is particularly good from a development perspective. As in a corporate environment, business pressures and changing priorities can create tension. Overall, I felt at home at GSK and decided pretty early on that this was where I wanted to continue my career here which is testament to the culture and atmosphere.
Your Impressions
Best year of my life! So many opportunities. Don't want to leave.
Yes
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Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Business Operations
London
July 2025
