Is GSK a good company to work for?

GSK has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 15,944 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 70% of employees would recommend working at GSK to a friend and 66% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about GSK have been left by employees working as Internship , Scientific Leader and Intern .

Does GSK pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GSK employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GSK. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GSK?

70% of GSK employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GSK 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GSK?

Intern (260) , Director (244) , Manager (216) , Project Manager (184) , Industrial Placement Student (180) , Sales Representative (180) , Senior Scientist (149) , Investigator (145) , Medical Representative (123) , Internship (113) , Estagiário (103) , Scientist (101) , Associate Scientist (98) , Senior Manager (91) , Business Analyst (73)

What are the pros of working at GSK according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits for permanent employees are good and add up." ((in 981 reviews)); "the company has a great culture and that applies to more than just surrounding your work." ((in 833 reviews)); "GSK is well recognized in the industry and you get to work with some really great people." ((in 797 reviews)); "Very social and good work life balance" ((in 714 reviews)); "Only a good Salary and site" ((in 396 reviews))

What are the cons of working at GSK according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and some fake values" ((in 297 reviews)); "Bad manager will get all your hard work as his and leave bad stuff to you" ((in 154 reviews)); "Until recently senior leadership refused to listen and partner with employees to increase performance." ((in 135 reviews)); "Slow career progression and advancement." ((in 99 reviews)); "Senior management is horrible and don't care about the field." ((in 87 reviews))

What are employees saying about GSK layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about GSK layoffs and their outlook for job security at GSK in 2026.

What are the top reviewed GSK locations?

Philadelphia , Research Triangle Park , Collegeville , Rockville , King of Prussia , Raleigh , Durham , Upper Providence , Warren , New York , Cambridge , Zebulon , Memphis , Boston , Parsippany , Phila , Pittsburgh , Saint Louis , Washington , Marietta , Waltham , Chicago , Richmond , Houston , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Lincoln , Carlisle , Conshohocken , Tampa

GSK reviews

3.8

70% would recommend to a friend

(7,051 total reviews)

Luke Miels

83% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

GSK has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 7,051 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GSK employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.7 stars).

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7K reviews

2.0

Dec 28, 2015

GSK

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very busy, learn a lot, benefits, pay. It also depends on your manager for a flexible schedule. A lot of wonderful people/

Cons

reorgs - non to speak of other than reorgs and management should be on the same page. Too much bureaucracy in big pharma

5.0

Dec 22, 2015

Director, Clinical Pharmacology

Regional sales director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

GSK has always had an excellent name in the pharmaceutical area. During the time that I was there, it was wonderful except for the last year. Prior to that I became upward on my experience, After starting my job as a Group Leader in Clinical Pharmacology. Assistant Director and Section Head in Clinical Pharmacology Outsourcing and my International Medical Outsourcing. The next steps were Senior Clinical Assistant Pharmacokineticist, Section Head and finally Director, Clinical Pharmacology.

Cons

As another company took over, GlaxoSmithKline became a company that did not have the sense to understand the need for keeping a good experience. After several years I decided to get out of the company and I wasn't the only one. After I left I came back to visit my colleagues. The feeling was not getting support from the executives that used to visit with lower colleagues.

2.0

Dec 22, 2015

Doubtfull long term prospects in RTP, NC

Director, clinical development

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice benefit package and work life balance. Very. nice working environment if you don't mind open plan office space.

Cons

May not last in RTP much past 2016. Career advancement can be quite slow. Ability to explore other job types is very limited in RTP.

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