Job Description

***Please note that this Job Requisition is reserved exclusively for invited candidates who have applied to GSK Biologicals under the Singapore-Industry Scholarship (SgIS)***With an investment of S$510 million, our state-of-the-art vaccines manufacturing facility at Tuas was opened in June 2009 by Singapore\'s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, coinciding with our 50th anniversary in Singapore.Comprising two production buildings, an administration block, quality control laboratories, utility plant and warehousing, the facility became operational in 2011. The facility and operations meet the high quality and good manufacturing standards of global regulatory bodies such as the European Medicines Agency.Tuas is a key manufacturing site within our network supplying the active ingredient used to make our pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. This paediatric vaccine is indicated for the active immunisation against pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, invasive diseases and acute otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in infants and children.Tuas site also focuses on manufacturing Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) antigen which is used in the manufacture of several paediatric vaccines. Hib is a bacterium responsible for invasive diseases, such as severe pneumonia and meningitis, contracted almost exclusively by children less than five years old.These two vaccine products manufactured at Tuas covers approximately 45% of the diseases causing paediatric mortality in the world, making a significant contribution to our global health agenda. The site continues to invest in developing technical capability and process improvement, and embracing new technology such as digital, data and analytics to position itself as the centre of excellence for the manufacture of vaccines.Tuas has a workforce of more than 500 employees. We are expanding operations at our Tuas site adding new exciting products to our production capabilities and becoming an even more significant part of GSK\xe2\x80\x99s worldwide vaccines supply chain. We are looking for the best and brightest minds to join our teams in uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/locations/singapore/#tuas-global-vaccines-manufacturing-facilityPotential career path and developmental opportunities for scholarsGSK needs leaders of the futureThe more GSK achieves, the more it knows it has to do. So the next chapter in its story depends on its future leaders. It depends on you.Make an impact on the worldThe scholarship programme is an excellent way for you to develop technical expertise, an advanced understanding of our operations, and an enterprise-wide view of GSK\xe2\x80\x99s business to chart the future of GSK\'s growth in Singapore and beyond.GSK will help you to become a leader of the future, equipped to inspire and guide others. Broaden your outlook, deepen your expertise and give yourself the opportunity to make your mark on the healthcare of tomorrow.Preferred courses of study

• Biological Sciences
• Bioengineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Chemistry & Biological Chemistry
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering & Information Technology
• Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Pharmaceutical Science

Why GSK?Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose \xe2\x80\x93 to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together \xe2\x80\x93 so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns \xe2\x80\x93 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 \xe2\x80\x93 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.Important notice to Employment businesses/ AgenciesGSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK\'s commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

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