Operations Graduate Associate Programme

AstraZeneca

. Complete a two-year rotational programme within AstraZeneca’s Operations organisation .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a strong foundation in engineering, supply chain management, or biological sciences, with a commitment to the development and delivery of medicines. Possesses effective communication skills and adaptability to thrive in diverse operational environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeEngineering DisciplinesSupply Chain ManagementProject Management

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing TechnologyProcess DevelopmentTechnical EngineeringLaboratory-Based Scientific ActivitiesDigital Engineering

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationCuriosityAdaptability

Industry Keywords

OperationsPharmaceutical SciencesBiosciencesChemical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete a two-year rotational programme within AstraZeneca’s Operations organisation
Rotate through manufacturing, operations and supply chain experiences
Gain technical or engineering-focused experience
Support manufacturing site operations, quality or production activities
Work on product or process development and laboratory-based scientific activities in the PT&D pathway
Participate in global Operations or PT&D functions and strategic projects
Deliver capital projects, project management, technical engineering and design activities in the Global Engineering pathway
Contribute to sustainability and digital engineering initiatives
Collaborate with global colleagues and cohort participants
Attend three global cohort meet-ups
Complete online assessments and potentially a virtual assessment day

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree awarded in 2026 or due to be awarded in 2027
Relevant degree discipline for the chosen pathway
Operations Pathway: Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Technology, Biological or Physical Sciences, or a related field
PT&D Pathway: Chemistry, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical, Mechanical or Device Engineering, Physics, Data Science, Biosciences, or a related field
Global Engineering Pathway: Open to all engineering disciplines
Strong motivation to pursue a career aligned to the chosen pathway
Commitment to contributing to the development, manufacture and delivery of medicines
Curiosity, adaptability and willingness to take on varied experiences
Strong verbal and written communication skills
0–2 years of experience required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential 10% annual bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Vacation leave
Sick leave
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Tailored mentorship
Structured training
Development opportunities
Three global cohort meet-ups across the Americas, EMEA and APAC
Virtual assessment day