Fall Co-op/Strategic and Government Contracting

Why GSK?

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

The Contract Authorizing and Analytics (CAA) team is a key component of GSK’s U.S. Market Access Operations and Analytics function. The team supports all aspects of contract analytics and development across payers, providers, and federal and state government entities. Its primary objective is to ensure patient access to GSK medicines while protecting the company from legal, financial, operational, and reputational risk. The team also provides support for government and regulatory initiatives and partners with internal stakeholders to deliver strategic insights.

 

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Job Description

We are seeking a Co-op student to join the Strategic and Government Contracting team with CAA. The selected student will gain in-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical contracting process by working in a multidisciplinary team, cross-functional collaborations and leveraging various AI tools in daily operations. 

The selected candidate’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Contracting Support
  • Support daily operations related to federal, state, and regional payer contracting
  • Assist in contract creation, review, and maintenance activities
  • Maintain contract documentation, templates, and tracking tools
  • Review rebate payment/settlement packages
  • Contribute to the evaluation and implementation of government programs and contracting strategies
• Research and analysis
  • Support pricing analyses and development of business case documents for contract proposals
  • Conduct research on federal, state, and local healthcare initiatives and assess potential business impact
  • Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal stakeholders
• Process improvement
  • Document current-state contracting workflows and identify gaps or inefficiencies
  • Support the development of future-state process maps to improve operational efficiency
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional workshops
  • Explore opportunities to leverage AI tools to enhance operational efficiency

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with data analysis and AI tools is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the duration of the 6 month co-op (August/September 2026 ~ March 2027).
• 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

• Interest in healthcare contracting, government policy, or pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is a plus.
• Exposure to regulatory or compliance environments is beneficial.

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 GSK Digital Assessment. A passing score is required to proceed in the application p