GSK is a science‑led global healthcare company with a special purpose: to help people do more, feel better, live longer. We are on an audacious journey to impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next decade. Our R&D division is at the forefront of this mission, dedicated to the discovery and development of groundbreaking vaccines and medicines. We are transforming the landscape of medical research by integrating cutting‑edge science and technology and harnessing the power of genetics and new data. By fostering a collaborative environment that unites the talents of our people, we are revolutionising R&D to pre‑empt and defeat diseases. Join us in our commitment to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Role Overview
GSK is looking for a Company Secretarial Assistant to join the team at GSK HQ in London. The primary purpose of this role is to arrange and log the legal execution of documentation for the Group’s UK incorporated or registered subsidiary companies (approximately 80) in accordance with GSK’s document execution process – known as “DocEx”. This person will also assist with the management of Corporate Secretariat’s relationships with GSK’s subsidiary companies around the world, with a view to ensuring that appropriate corporate approvals are sought in advance of relevant local matters and transactions.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate the document execution process via the “Docutrack” online tool, including logging of information; preparation of documentation for approval and execution (hardcopies and electronically); preparation of board approval minutes where required; updating the relevant tracking and control systems; and liaising with internal and external parties to ensure compliance with recommended guideline pertaining to the document execution process.
* Liaising with public Notary to arrange the notarisation and legalisation of documentation, where required.
* Maintain a register of Powers of Attorney executed by UK subsidiary companies.
* Ensure all signed minutes, Powers of Attorney and other relevant documents are correctly saved and filed.
* Support the scheduling of signing meetings and the filing of documents in connection with the annual statutory accounts of subsidiary companies.
* Assist with other ad hoc projects.
* Strong administrative and organisational skills.
* Ability to learn quickly.
* Ability to recall and correctly apply training given.
* A strong communicator at all levels.
* A team player.
Preferred Requirements
* A student member of the Chartered Governance Institute, at the beginning of their studies.
* Administrative experience within a (preferably large multinational) company.
* A keen interest in business/company law.
* Experience of processing and managing documents.
Why GSK?
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).
Inclusion at GSK
GSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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