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The Alliance Graduate Development Program is a 2-year rotational development opportunity designed for university graduates looking to build a solid foundation for launching their careers in Scientific Affairs with a leading International Healthcare business.
Our Program
‘’Since joining Alliance I have valued working on cross functional projects and gaining exposure to various departments within Scientific Affairs and the wider business. Everyone has been friendly and welcoming, and I am excited to continue to develop my knowledge and skills within Scientific Affairs as I move through the rotations.’’ Kathryn, Graduate 2023
The Graduate Program is offered as a permanent contract, providing rotations across our core Scientific Affairs functions, and is expected to include a rotation in one of our International Affiliates.
Working alongside a high performing team, you will gain insights into the entire Scientific Affairs function, developing your understanding through a wide variety of responsibilities and projects.
Your rotations will typically include assignments in:
- Quality Function and Regulatory Affairs
- Development, Technical and Product Innovation
- Pharmacovigilance and Medical Information
- Medical Affairs
You will also gain experience in core business functional areas such as Supply Chain, Commercial and Finance to broaden your business understanding.
The program is designed to build your technical skills but also your capabilities in leading and influencing others. With mentoring form our leaders, we give you the skills and confidence so that at the end of the program you can successfully continue your career in the best direction with us.
Why join Alliance?
We are an alliance of people, brands and partners working together. One team: achieving more for patients, healthcare providers and partners.
Holding the marketing rights to a diverse range of globally recognised consumer healthcare brands and prescription medicines, we provide clinically valuable products to patients in over 100 countries.
We are proud to have been certified a Great Place to Work for 3 years in a row. Our people say that they are treated fairly and that they can be themselves. They say that when you join Alliance, you are made to feel welcome, feel supported and that we care about each other. Doesn’t that sound like a Great Place to Work?
You will join a business with a large-scale company global presence, but a small-scale company feel. A place where you can feel personally connected to our purpose, find greater scope and complexity of responsibilities and where your contributions are visible, recognised and rewarded.
The Candidate
We are looking for our next generation of talent. Individuals with a passion for the healthcare sector who aspire to make a difference.
Candidates applying for the program at Alliance must meet the following requirements:
- Have graduated with honours, or expect to Graduate in 2024, in a Life Sciences Degree (or related discipline).
- Career motivated, with a passion for learning and self-development.
- Drive for results, proactive with a commitment to excel.
- Strong analytical skills and sound judgement.
- Adaptable and curious.
- Strong communication skills and eager to work collaboratively.
- Able to work 5 days per week with a min 3 days per week from our Head Offices in Chippenham.
- Right to work in the UK with fluent written and spoken English.
The successful candidate will receive an attractive salary and benefits package including performance related bonus, pension, healthcare + 25 days holiday.
How do I apply?
Please complete our application on-line by attaching a CV and including a cover letter in the message box.
Your cover letter must include your reasons for applying for the program, your personal skills and experiences that make you a great candidate and why you would like to work for Alliance.
Only applications with a cover letter will be accepted.
We will review your application and if we think you’re a good fit, we’ll be in touch within the next few weeks to find out more about you. If successfully shortlisted, you will then be invited to meet the team and take part in a half-day Assessment Centre at our Head Offices March. This will include an interview, presentation and role-based exercise along with some psychometric assessments.
By submitting your application, you consent for your details to be shared with our Third-Party supplier who is working on behalf of Alliance on this program. Please note that due to the large volumes of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.