GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is a world leading research-based pharmaceutical company with a powerful combination of skills and resources that provides a platform for delivering strong growth in today's rapidly changing healthcare environment. GSK's mission is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. Over 15,000 people working in GSK's global R&D organisation are responsible for discovering, developing, registering, commercialising and supporting appropriate marketing of prescription medicines and vaccines for the treatment and prevention of human disease. In 2002 GSK invested £2.6 billion in research and development at more than 20 sites in eight countries worldwide. GSK aspires to become the most productive R&D organisation in the pharmaceutical industry. To achieve this, GSK is harnessing the latest knowledge and applying new technology. The company has a leading position in genetics research and new drug discovery technologies.

GSK's mission is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer.