Operations Global Graduate Associates Programme, Global Quality and Regional Supply & Manufacturing
Locations: Coppell (Texas), Frederick (Maryland), Mount Vernon (Indiana), Newark (Delaware), Philadelphia (Pennsylvania)
Kickstart your career and help bring life-changing medicines to patients around the world.
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-centred biopharmaceutical company that focuses on discovering, developing, and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than a global leading pharmaceutical company. At AstraZeneca, we are dedicated to being a Great Place to Work and empowering employees to push the boundaries of science and fuel their entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society.
About the role
We’re looking for people with a passion to work in Operations, with a real desire to make a difference to patients and make an impact on our business. Those willing to seize the opportunity, take the initiative and jump at challenges to shake things up for a greater purpose. Passionate, high-performing team players with a real curiosity and hunger to learn, grow, and take risks within our supportive network.
A flexible programme with global opportunities, our Operations Graduate Associates Programme is a platform for progression, connection, ownership, and accountability. Combining a high level of on-the-job experience and coaching, you’ll have a huge network of support to get you where you want to go. Creating connections and building long-lasting relationships in a highly collaborative, fun, and fast-paced environment.
Starting in September 2024, the programme begins with three individual eight-month placements. Each placement will provide you with extraordinary insights into our business, and the chance to influence our future direction. In our global and regional functions, you could develop your knowledge of manufacturing, global quality, supply chain, logistics, and external sourcing. Our corporate functions offer the opportunity to develop your skills across procurement, information technology, and engineering. Placements include opportunities in quality control, quality assurance, technology transfer, production management, demand planning, supply projects, logistics, distribution, warehousing, process facilitation, and lean & sustainability. If successful during the first 2 years, you will then consolidate your learning and experience in your third year in the programme. Our programme offers relocation support, allowing you to rotate through the business at the locations that offer you the best developmental experience.
Essential for the role
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, biological or physical science, or related discipline awarded in 2023, or due to be awarded in 2024 (0 years of experience required)
- A passion to work in Operations, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, particularly with a real desire to take on real responsibilities in quality, manufacturing and across the functions that support our supply chain activities
- Proactive problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Agility of thought and understanding, and the curiosity and flexibility to work anywhere within Operations
- The confidence and vision to critically assess and challenge existing ways of working
- A valid passport
- Global and regional flexibility to travel to/from assignment locations
- Fluent in English
Why join us?
Our Graduate Programmes cover a broad range of functions and specialties. They open many doors and will kickstart your career!
We truly value our Graduate talent, their expertise, knowledge, ideas and who they are. So here, you’ll be empowered to jump in, take the initiative and be part of meaningful project teams to make an impact and deliver real value for our patients and our business.
Whether you’re looking to pursue a particular passion or are still figuring it out, the diverse experiences, transitions, and cultures in the Operations Graduate Associates Programme will help you shape your future and develop into a strong leader, no matter which path you follow.
Competitive salary, bonus & benefits
We offer a competitive Total Reward programme including a base salary and bonus. We have a generous paid time off programme and a comprehensive benefits package.
So, what’s next?
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we’d love to hear from you! Click the link to apply, and we will be in touch once the advert closes.
After you submit your application, you will be sent an invitation to an online assessment (SHL). If shortlisted, you will then be invited to a video interview and finally a full day virtual assessment day. Our virtual assessment days will be held the week commencing November 13, 2023.
Date Posted
11-Aug-2023
Closing Date
24-Sep-2023
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.