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GSK to cut up to 1,217 jobs in Belgium

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on October 14, 2026

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· Last updated: October 14, 2026

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GSK to Cut Up to 1,217 Jobs in Belgium as Part of Reorganisation

GSK Announces Major Job Cuts in Belgium

Details of the Announcement

BRUSSELS, Oct 14 (Reuters) - GSK is planning to cut up to 1,217 jobs from its sites in Belgium, the British biopharmaceutical company said on Wednesday.

Union Involvement and Response

• The company announced the plan to unions earlier on Wednesday, Belgian newspaper L'Echo reported

• Unions did not immediately respond to requests for comment

GSK's Position in the Belgian Biopharmaceutical Sector

• GSK remains the largest employer in the biopharmaceutical sector in Belgium, the company said

Details from GSK's Statement

• "GSK Belgium informed its extraordinary works council today that it intends to reorganise certain operations. This plan could affect up to 1,217 employees across its various Belgian sites," the company said in a statement, adding that factory workers would not be affected

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Makini Brice. Editing by Elaine Hardcastle. Editing by Mark Potter)

Key Takeaways

  • GSK Belgium employs approximately 8,500 people across three main vaccine sites (Wavre, Rixensart, Gembloux), supported by a global vaccine logistics hub recently opened in Gembloux (be.gsk.com)
  • The planned cuts of up to 1,217 jobs affect non‑factory roles and were announced to unions during an extraordinary works council meeting on October 14, 2026 (marketscreener.com)
  • GSK Biologicals remains one of the top private employers in Wallonia and the only manufacturer among Belgium’s ten largest employers, highlighting the significant regional impact of such reductions (rovalta.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs is GSK cutting in Belgium?
GSK plans to cut up to 1,217 jobs from its various sites in Belgium.
Which employees are affected by GSK’s planned job cuts in Belgium?
The job cuts will affect certain operations across GSK's Belgian sites, but factory workers will not be affected.
When did GSK announce the job cuts in Belgium?
GSK announced the planned job cuts to unions and its extraordinary works council on Wednesday, October 14.
Is GSK still the largest employer in Belgium's biopharmaceutical sector?
Yes, GSK remains the largest employer in the Belgian biopharmaceutical sector.
What was the response from unions regarding GSK’s job cuts?
Unions did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the planned job cuts.

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