Our international Operations Professional Development Program - OPDP is a three-year rotational program designed to offer hands-on experience while promoting personal and professional growth. As a participant from Germany, you will begin the program with the first two rotations in Germany, then you will complete your final-year rotation abroad.

As a OPDP participant you will:

• Assume full responsibility and contribute as a functional operations professional.
• Rotate through three challenging, demanding, and diverse assignments.
• Develop a well-rounded skill set through assignments in the established learning tracks (see below) for the program.
• Relocate to various sites to experience assignment diversity and operations.
• Work within multiple business units during your rotational program at Abbott.
• Have the opportunity to explore possible crossover assignments within other Operation Programs (i.e. Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operational Excellence).
• Be paired with a mentor to assist in the development of your operations career.
• Create a personalized growth plan to serve as a step-by-step guide towards the experiences, knowledge, and resources necessary to achieve your career goals
• Obtain training customized to support your individual growth and development.
• Report to a department manager in each assignment who will oversee your day-to-day responsibilities.

OPDP rotation overview:

•  3 assignments (12 months each) in different division and/or in different functional areas.
• No assignment is repeated; each is with a different Assignment Manager,
• OPDP participants starting the program in July 2026 will complete a three-year program with the final international (overseas) rotation ending in June 2029.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree/Master’s in Engineering (Automation/Mechanical/Electrical), Automation, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Food Science, or related disciplines
• Advanced level of German language is essential
• Fluent in English
• Interest in pursuing a career in Operations – Production, Engineering, Plant Quality, etc.
• Track record of outstanding academic performance and co-curricular activities.
• Has the capacity to apply skills and knowledge to address operational challenges and add value to the business.
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Possess strong interpersonal, leadership & communication skills.
• Eager to learn and has the flexibility and willingness to work on different projects.
• Previous work experience in internship or co-op work experience.