Supply Chain Strategy Internship

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical business and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. AstraZeneca has long been an advocate of student work placement training. These placements immerse students in the pharmaceutical industry, allowing the opportunity to contribute to our diverse pipeline of medicines. You will feel trusted and empowered to take on new challenges, but with all the help and guidance you need to succeed. At AstraZeneca, you will engage in meaningful work within a leading Manufacturing and Supply organisation. This placement will help you develop essential skills, expand your knowledge, and build a network that will set you up for future success. You will be surrounded by curious, passionate, and open-minded professionals striving to put patients first, fostering your growth in a truly collaborative and global team.

Introduction to role

Are you keen to experience the challenges of complex global supply chains for medicines, and to learn about how we design and set-up supply chains for resilience and sustainability? These cover all manufacturing stages through the supply chain, across many stages and technologies, and often across multiple locations both inside AstraZeneca and through external sourcing. We consider many factors such as quality and regulatory, patient needs, capacity and capability, sustainability, financial and legal. We develop long-term strategy, resolve complex trade-off decisions, and lead implementation and operation of supply chains through teams across the world.

We have exciting opportunities for you to get involved in this work in our Global Supply Chain & Strategy group, as part of a team supporting managers of supply chain strategy and product launches.

Accountabilities

To support the team to lead and improve core business processes in Global Supply Chain. This could include working with digital tools e.g. for performance dashboards, decision-support, or process mapping. It could include working with small teams to identify, define and implement business process improvements. It could include working with supply strategy teams to evaluate opportunities or challenges and develop proposals for decisions to be made, or projects to be implemented.

Essential Skills/Experience

No specific experience is required; e.g. it is not necessary to be studying sciences, or a supply chain or logistics degree. You must have a passion for learning, interest in science, and enthusiasm to collaborate with others. You should be in your 2nd or 3rd year of undergraduate studies.

AstraZeneca is where you can immerse yourself in ground-breaking work with real patient impact. Trusted to work on important projects, you’ll have the independence to take on new challenges while receiving all the guidance you need to succeed. Our collaborative environment is designed to help you grow professionally and personally, surrounded by passionate individuals eager to make a difference.

Applications are now open until 17th February 2025.

Start date could be from 2 June, but this is flexible.

You can expect to hear from us by the end of March 2025.

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/ accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us on this exciting journey!

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.