Job Description

Kickstart your career and help bring life-changing medicines to patients around the world!

About AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca, we are united by a common purpose \xe2\x80\x93 to push the boundaries of science. This purpose underpins everything we do; our work helps to make hearts healthier, to help people breathe easier, and to help more people survive cancer. Every day, we make a difference by delivering potentially life-changing medicines to millions of people worldwide and by leading breakthrough science that promises to transform the treatment of disease.

Our purpose is results-oriented and so is our approach. Being an agile and creative company means building a dynamic, inspiring culture where we celebrate diverse, bold thinking. We are curious, creative, and open to new ideas and ways of working, and it takes the skills of a collaborative team to really deliver on what science can do.

About the role

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for people with a passion to work in the pharmaceutical industry, 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.

Starting in August 2023, the AZPIRASI Graduate Trainee Programme begins with three individual department placements. Each placement will provide you with extraordinary insights into our business, and the chance to influence our future direction. If successful in these 30-months journey, you will graduate as a brand leader with shared accountability towards the strategy and investments decisions.

A flexible programme with many opportunities, our AZPIRASI Graduate Trainee Programme is a platform for progression, connection, ownership, and accountability. In our global and regional functions, you could develop your knowledge of Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Compliance and Finance.

Combining a high level of on-the-job experience and coaching, you\xe2\x80\x99ll 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.

In this role, you will:

• Build your commercial Pharmaceutical knowledge
• Take responsibility for delivering a projects or work that adds real value to our business, positively impacting patients\xe2\x80\x99 lives
• Drive your own development, through formal learning and/or experience, with access to our global technology learning platform
• Join an established and vibrant early talent community
• Have opportunities to get involved in activities that benefit society and our local areas
• Benefit from working in a diverse, global company where we value and embrace the advantage true diversity can bring to a workplace

Essential requirements:

We are looking for future technology leaders who have:

• A Bachelors or Masters level qualification in either Business Management or BioSciences
• A passion for technology and its ability to improve the lives of patients
• Speed and agility of thought
• Confidence expressing opinions and ideas
• The ability to identify and drive innovation and fresh thinking
• A collaborative approach, and work effectively in a team
• A strong desire to learn, develop and achieve their potential
• A willingness to relocate, if required
• Fluent English language skills

Date Posted 28-Feb-2023

Closing Date 27-Feb-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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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