Are you ready to launch your career in Global Operations with a world-class organization that focuses on accelerating the benefits of pioneering science to improve human health and well-being? Our Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) is a dynamic three-year development opportunity designed to cultivate the next generation of operations leaders. Based in Massachusetts, USA or Wexford, Ireland, this immersive program offers cross-functional training and hands-on experience within a global life sciences organization.
Over the course of four, nine-month rotations, you will gain hands-on experience across our key capabilities within operations. Each rotation is designed to build critical skills, provide global exposure, and develop your leadership capabilities through mentorship and real-workplace challenges. One rotation will also include the opportunity to lead and supervise a team. Upon successful completion of the program, you will transition into a full-time leadership role aligned with your strengths and business needs.
Location: Wexford, Ireland
Program Length: 3 Years (Full-Time, Permanent; Final Placement Upon Completion)
Responsibilities
Three-Year Rotational departments could include, but are not limited to:
- Supply Chain
- Procurement
- Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical & Industrial)
- Manufacturing Operations
- Chemical Manufacturing Operations
- Consumables
- Instrumentation
- Informatics
- Continuous Improvement / Lean Six Sigma / Operational Excellence
- Quality Assurance
- Environmental, Health & Safety
Program Highlights:
- Global Exposure: Work with cross-functional teams and gain insight into international operations
- Foundational Experience: A broad, foundational understanding of global operations in a high-impact industry
- Professional Development & Networking: Gain leadership coaching, people management and technical skills training, project management experience and opportunities to connect with senior leaders.
- A pathway to a meaningful, full-time career with long-term advancement potential
- Working in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
- Final Placement: A full-time position upon successful completion of the program
- Competitive Salary & Benefits
What We Are Looking For:
- Upcoming graduates with a passion for innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Problem solvers with strong analytical and project management skills
- Strong communicators with written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Leaders who are self-motivated, work well independently as well as part of a team, and have a strong attention to detail.
- Individuals who are open to geographic mobility and excited about opportunities to grow within different regions or markets.
Qualifications
- Minimum Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical & Industrial)
- Internship or Co-Op experience in relevant coursework
- Commitment to the full 3-year program
- To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in Ireland, and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status.
The Operations Leadership Development Program is set to begin June 2026
