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We offer an exciting 2-year graduate programme for graduates that are looking to work with us to deliver on our mission to save and improve lives. Our programme will give you the opportunity to collaborate alongside subject matter experts, bring your own ideas and share real responsibility whilst delivering on meaningful projects alongside a passionate, diverse and inclusive workforce.
Who we are?
We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology, vaccines and animal health products. We are driven by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With over 70,000 employees operating in more than 140 countries, we offer state of the art laboratories, plants and offices that are designed to Inspire our employees as we learn, develop and grow in our careers. We are proud of over 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the world’s biggest investors in Research & Development.
Job description
Our support functions deliver services and makes recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the experience of working at our organisation. Our functions extend beyond Medical Affairs to include External Affairs, Marketing and Procurement.
The Digital Excellence, Medical Innovation & Information team brings together our scientific and business acumen into our overall strategic and tactical decision making. We use state-of-the-art platforms and business models for analysis, planning, reporting and digital evaluation. This allows the organisation to continue advancing medical innovation and improve lives.
Our 24 Month Graduate scheme encompassing two 12-month rotations in the Medical Affairs- Innovation team (London/remote) and Global Medical Operations USA team (UK/Remote)
You will begin your journey in Innovation team within the Medical Excellence Department where you will be supporting in a variety of projects cross collaborating with Medical Information, pipeline, other therapy areas and medical education/digital.
Duties & responsibilities
- Build an understanding of the UK Medical Affairs organisation
- Assist in the appropriate adoption of innovative technologies (e.g. artificial intelligence algorithms, machine learning systems, digital communication and social medial based education) and processes (e.g. automation of GCP or PV reporting) to deliver medical affairs strategies in the UK team.
- Potential additional projects to support other associated groups within Medical Excellence including the project management of the UK Medical Affairs portal.
Your second rotation will be working with the Innovation, Emerging Projects and Web Presence team, which is a function within the Global Medical Operations organisation. Medical Operations supports all functions within Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (GMSA) across a range of disciplines including Process & Systems, Businesses Intelligence, Knowledge Management, Standards Alignment and more. While the primary focus of this rotation will be supporting projects for the Innovation team, you will have opportunities to collaborate with all functions within Medical Operations.
Note: This rotation is based in the UK with some time spent abroad. Please note that the working hours are aligned to the UK but may require you to work outside these to account for the US time zone.
Duties & responsibilities
- Assist in the appropriate adoption of innovative technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence algorithms, machine learning systems, digital communication)
- Be an active participant in problem solving, brainstorming and creative ideation.
- Manage timelines/track deliverables, facilitate meetings, and overall project management.
- Assist with the upkeep and enhancement of SharePoint Online site pages and collections.
- Potential additional projects to support other associated groups within Medical Operations in support of GMSA.
Technical requirements
- Studying towards a degree (or equivalent qualification) in a medicine, life sciences, pharmacy discipline. Other qualifications may be considered such as Health Economics or Digital Health technology either predicted or gained within the last two years
- Studied one or more of the following A-Level subjects; Science, Economics and Business
- Project management experience with examples of delivering initiatives from start to finish with clear goals and objectives
- Experience of software architecture including development and deployment.
- Experience in a wide range of SLDC methodologies including waterfall, incremental, Agile & DevOps
- Demonstration of the ability to work with pharmaceutical service providers e.g. digital health/ unicorn/start up agencies.
- Demonstrates planning and organisational skills
- Demonstrates numeric, IT and analytical skills
Qualities we look for
- Operates with a high level of integrity, transparency and accountability
- Comprehends and aligns with our organization’s core values
- Aligns and fosters a culture of diversity and inclusivity
- Demonstrates initiative, proactivity and academic curiosity
- Encourages and boosts their colleagues through teamwork
- Demonstrates clear and effective communication
- Demonstrates a desire to learn and improve their performance through feedback
- Demonstrates the ability to be comfortable raising potential risks and having difficult and candid conversations
- Demonstrates ability to work autonomously whilst also thriving from working productively within a cross-functional team
What happens at the end of the 24 month scheme?
Throughout the 24 month scheme you will receive guidance and mentoring to not only help you through your current role, but also to prepare you for applications to permanent roles within the organisation, with the aim that you will continue your career journey with our company.
How to apply
Please complete the online application form and attach a CV and cover letter (please submit the CV and cover letter as 1 document wherever possible).
In your cover letter we would encourage you to answer the following questions; Why are you applying to our company and why are you applying for this role? Additionally, you may include any additional information you feel further supports your application.
Maximum word count for your cover letter: 300 – 400 words. Please do not exceed this.
Our recruitment process for this role is: An online application, an online assessment, a telephone interview and then a final virtual assessment.
