Categories: Information Technology, Pharmaceutical, Graduate Program, Rotational Program

Job Description

Our IT Emerging Talent Rotational (ETR) Program offers fresh graduates the opportunity to gain experience in three IT role rotations over two years. Working in teams alongside IT professionals, ETR employees apply their passion for technology to help our company develop and provide innovative products and services aligned with IT priorities.  ETRs are guided and supported throughout the program by the ETR program lead.  Rotations are assigned based on the business needs as well as your personal development interest.  Upon successful completion of the program, you will be matched with a role in IT.  

 

Examples of potential rotation areas include: 

• Data Science & Data Analytics 

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 

• Cloud Engineering 

• Enterprise Architecture 

• Business/Technical Analysis 

• Software Engineering  

• Cyber Security 

•  Service Management 

• And more…  

Who are we looking for? 

• Recent Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree graduates who finished their university studies within the last year 

• Degree preferably in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Business, Computer Science  

• Interested in Information Technology with a passion for healthcare 

• Advanced English spoken and written  

• Experience from at least 1 internship/part-time job in a related field  

• Experience with leading a project and/or a leadership role in a student’s club or a similar initiative  

• Willingness to rotate through different roles and IT areas 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

• Team-oriented self-starter 

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and know how to prioritize  

• You are a European Union citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the Czech Republic, or otherwise authorized to work in the Czech Republic without requiring sponsorship 

We offer: 

• Full-time position in a leading global healthcare company 

• Unique rotational program for technologists to explore multiple roles and IT areas while building a diverse network  

• Putting you into the right IT role upon successful completion of the program 

• Robust foundation of technical, business, and professional leadership capabilities 

• Competitive remuneration and a wide range of benefits 

• Multicultural environment 

• Innovative and flexible working environment 

Required Skills:

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Intelligence (BI), Business Technology, Cloud Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Science, Data Visualization, Engineering Software, Enterprise Architecture, Information Technology (IT) Support, Interpersonal Communication, Mechatronics, Methods and Tools, Personal Development, Software Development, Software Industry

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

01/31/2026

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