Trainee - Operations Development Program (all genders) (3 years temporary / full-time)

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

AbbVie's Operations Development Program (ODP) is a global full-time three-year rotational leadership development program.  Throughout the three diverse and challenging twelve-month rotations, the ODP member will develop exceptional functional and leadership traits by working on a wide range of projects while providing exposure to different leaders in the company. The program provides developmental experiences that places aspiring professionals on a fast track to future operations leadership opportunities at AbbVie.   

As the ODP is focused on developing high potential leadership talent for AbbVie Operations globally, this program combines hands-on experiences and career mentoring with technical and leadership training to accelerate professional development. ODP candidates (all genders) will graduate with the experience, technical ability, and the self-confidence to make a remarkable impact for our patients.

Over the course of the three-year program, you will be given extensive opportunities to develop both professionally and personally, which will give you the required skills needed for future success within our organization.

Work assignments are geared towards the following potential opportunities

• Product Development Science & Technology 
• Drug Product Manufacturing and Packaging
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Quality 
• Technical Operations
• New Product Introduction

What you can expect

• Through your work you will have the opportunity to visit and work with other sites across the network.
• You are paired with a mentor, who will provide you with support and guidance in the development of your career
• You will receive training customized to support your individual growth and development
• You will report to an assignment manager for each rotation who will oversee your day-to-day responsibilities

• Recently graduated or graduating (preferably master's degree or PhD) in process & chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or chemistry, bioscience/technology, pharmacy, etc.
• At least one internship or similar working experience in a manufacturing environment is required
• Strong academic performance and extra-curricular achievement
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong display of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative, integrity, and professional maturity
• Highly ambitious as well as strong aspiration to develop into a leadership position within Operations
• Fluent German and English language skills

Here's how we can move mountains together

• with a diverse work environment where you can have a real impact
• with an open corporate culture
• with an attractive salary
• with an intensive onboarding process with a mentor at your side
• with flexible work models for a healthy work-life balance
• with a corporate health management that offers comprehensive health and exercise programs
• with company social benefits
• with a wide range of career opportunities in an international organization
• with top-tier, attractive development opportunities
• with a strong international network

Multiple times, we have been globally recognized as a "Great Place to Work" and we are proud to provide our employees with the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We take our impact on the environment and our communities seriously and therefore focus on giving something back on a regular basis. We are committed to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EED&I) – a commitment that is fundamental to us. This includes appreciating different perspectives, creating an inclusive culture and treating all employees with dignity and respect.

At AbbVie, your individual contributions count – help us move mountains together. Be a part of our success, grow with us and accomplish more than you could have imagined. Sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your application! All you need is a complete CV – we will discuss everything else with you in person.

Have questions? Email Ilderina Balicevac – I look forward to hearing from you! 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion.  It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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