Overview
Sustainability in Medical Device Design & Development Industrial Placement, UK 2026. This placement offers the opportunity to work within the Inclusive Design team in Packaging Development & Design, part of Drug Product Development (DPD), R&D, in Ware, UK. The team focuses on ensuring products and services are accessible and usable by as many people as possible, while leading sustainability objectives to reduce environmental impact through innovative packaging and devices.
Responsibilities
* Support the development of sustainable medical devices and packaging, applying circular design principles and eco-innovation strategies.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate environmental and user-centred considerations into product lifecycle decisions.
* Monitor and evaluate product and process performance using sustainability metrics, contributing to continuous improvement.
* Participate in design concept development and testing, and stakeholder workshops to test and refine sustainable concepts.
* Develop skills in technical reporting, data visualisation, and stakeholder communication within a regulated medical device development environment.
Role Details
* Location: Ware, UK
* Expected Start date: September 2026
* Duration: 1 year (approximately)
* Salary: £25,400 plus a bonus
* Workplace Arrangements: Flexible working via performance with option for office and home working
Qualifications
* Education: Currently studying an Undergraduate degree in Medical Device Design or Medical Device Engineering, Product Design or Industrial Design, Design Engineering or Innovation Design, Sustainable Design or Environmental Design, Materials Science or Packaging Technology, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering with a sustainability or healthcare focus.
* Language: Written and spoken fluency in English
* Experience: Minimum of 2 years completed in undergraduate degree; must be enrolled at a UK or ROI university for the duration of the placement; must not have graduated before start
* Eligibility: If you are currently studying a postgraduate Masters after a Bachelor’s degree, you are not eligible
What We Offer
* A competitive salary with an annual bonus based on company performance
* Employee recognition programs and wellbeing resources
* Private healthcare insurance with 24-hour online GP
* Support options including identity protection, long-term care insurance, home, auto and pet insurance
* Opportunities to work with Employee Resource Groups and IPUnite community
* Volunteer days and development opportunities within a regulated environment
How to Apply
Early applications are encouraged as the advert may close at any point. Read degree requirements carefully for each role before applying. For help with your application, contact UK.InternRecruitment@gsk.com or call 01582 692870.
EEO Notice: GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Additional Information
For UK internal roles and Early Careers guidance, visit our Early Careers Hub. This posting is part of GSK’s commitment to inclusive hiring and to recruiting from diverse backgrounds to better serve patients.
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