Job Description

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity, and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement, and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. This opportunity within our Company's Manufacturing Division will provide you with hands-on experience in both project and change management, as well as cross-functional collaboration.

The Manufacturing Strategy, Business Development and Alliances (MSBDA) group is responsible for the development and realization of the strategy for the Manufacturing division and oversees the core enterprise manufacturing functions. The team designs, executes, and monitors processes required to deliver on our Manufacturing Division's strategic portfolio commitments, as well as, managing business development, strategic alliances, and manufacturing network strategy. The organization also provides project, program, and change management support for prioritized projects within the divisional portfolio.

The MSBDA intern will support project management and business realization initiatives led by the MSBDA organization. This individual must be a quick learner with the ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role requires strong problem-solving capabilities, the ability to synthesize complex data into concise, actionable measures, and the ability to make rapid, sound decisions. The candidate must also demonstrate strong partnership and communication skills to enable interfacing with stakeholders.

The MSBDA intern will complete one or more projects over a 10 to 12-week period beginning late May or early June 2025. This experience will provide you with the opportunity to develop your business acumen, as well as provide you with insight into pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Locations: West Point, PA; Rahway, NJ; Hybrid

Required Education & Skills:

• Candidates must currently be enrolled in a minimum of a BS/BA in: Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Life Sciences, or related disciplines.

• Must be available for a period of 10-12 weeks, beginning late May/early June 2025.

Preferred Experience & Skills, candidate should have:

• G.P.A of 3.0 or higher

• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn on the job

• Ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams

• Proactive and adaptable in navigating ambiguous and complex environments

• Effective problem-solving skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral), including the ability to build consensus

• Strong presentation skills, including advanced PowerPoint skills

• Advanced data analytics skills with strong knowledge and experience in Excel or other data analysis tools (ex: Spotfire, Tableau, etc.)

• Strong technical competency and a desire to innovate

• Previous experience in project management and business strategy

FTP2025

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Future Talent - Intern

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Job Posting End Date:10/28/2024

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Requisition ID:R310679