Graduate - Early Talent

About us

At AstraZeneca, we do things differently. We’re resetting expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, groundbreaking innovative methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Here, we see the impact of our collective ideas and expertise, and the power of science to deliver them. Making the impossible a reality can mean taking a chance on an idea and investing in our outstanding capacity for innovation and discovery. We champion trying new things, and we nurture a test and learn culture that means we are always progressing close to our goals. Interested? Come and join our journey.

The Early Talent Program Switzerland

Over the course of 18-months, starting in September 2026, you will have the opportunity to rotate through three business areas in 6-month rotations, tailored to your interests and aspirations. During each rotation, you will play a key role in your projects while benefitting from the guidance of personal mentors and a strong team.

Your journey at AstraZeneca can include rotations through the following areas:

Commercial & Marketing in R&I (Respiratory & Immunology), or CVRM (Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism), or Oncology

• Work with the team to design and implement marketing activities of assigned brands by utilizing and driving digital capabilities

• Support the analysis of market data to identify and leverage trends, growth opportunities and mitigate business risks

• Contribute to the creation of promotional activities

• Organize round tables and lunch & learns and engage with external healthcare professionals

• Support MLR (Medical, Legal and Regulatory) processes for marketing materials

• Develop tools and recommendations for processes

• Shadow our Sales Force Team

• Launch excellence: Contribute to pre‑ and post‑launch activities (e.g., market shaping, HCP education, content localization, field readiness)

Regulatory

• Contribute to the Regulatory Strategy to deliver rapid approvals of our medicines

• Cross-functional collaboration with local and global teams to ensure approvals of marketing authorisation application and applications for new indications

• Support the team to plan and prepare applications with brand teams and Global Regulatory Affairs

Medical in Biopharmaceuticals or Oncology

• Identify challenges in patient treatment pathways and propose and co-create solutions

• Organize advisory boards and support with follow-up activities (development of materials, adaptation of tactics according to collected insights)

• Support in the preparation of materials and initiatives directed to patients

• Work in a cross-functional team, together with Commercial and Market Access teams, to prepare the best strategy and tactics to bring future therapies to physicians and patients

• Participate in defining the rationale and design of new clinical studies

• Engage with physicians and hospitals by shadowing Medical Science Liaisons

IBEX (Innovation and Business Excellence) or OBEX (Oncology Business Excellence)

• Collaborate across sales, marketing, and cross‑functional teams to shape customer engagement, run digital campaigns and shape our presence in the web

• Drive commercial excellence through robust forecasting, market insights, and market research to inform brand and portfolio decisions

• Plan and launch digital campaigns with business units and global teams using platforms like Salesforce to enable data-driven decisions and scale marketing automation

• Leverage data, technology, and AI to deliver end‑to‑end reporting, dashboards, and actionable performance insights.

• Advance our AI agenda to simplify workflows, improve efficiencies, and accelerate decision‑making across the organization

• Partner with every part of the business on the different topics, with specific focus on sales and commercial teams

Market Access

• Support our team to make our medicine accessible to patients

• Develop market access strategies for new products

• Prepare submissions and/or negotiations with the Federal Office of Public Health

• Cross-functional collaboration with other teams to structure new product launches

• Structure and prepare internal approval processes

What does the program offer you?

Diverse Experience: Gain valuable insights into the different areas of our business to develop your skills and discover your passion.

On-the-Job Training: Working on projects with high levels of responsibility, you’ll have the freedom and support to own it and run with it – to embrace challenge and change, but with all the guidance you need to succeed.

Guided Mentorship and Supportive Environment: As a participant in our graduate program, you will benefit from personalized mentorship by seasoned industry experts. Additionally, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive team, providing you with the necessary guidance and resources to empower your professional growth and ensure your success in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment.

Tailored Rotations: The program adapts to what fits you best to make sure rotations will enable you to gain tailored experiences, develop specific skills and explore diverse aspects of our operations that align with your career aspirations.

Your profile

We’re looking for people who want to make an impact. Those willing to seize the opportunity, take the initiative and jump at challenges to shake things up for a greater purpose. Passionate, high-performing team players with a real curiosity and hunger to learn, grow, and take risks within our supportive network.

More specifically:

• Recent graduates with Master’s degree or PhD from a subject of natural sciences (for example Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry), quantitative background (for example Economics) or a similar discipline.

• A passion for the pharmaceutical and medical field.

• The ability to quickly understand and adapt to different environments.

• Willingness to learn and work flexibly within different fields.

• A valid passport with working permit in Switzerland.

• Fluency in German and English is a must.

• Geographical mobility and openness to the possibility of working abroad as part of your professional development.

Excited to Shape the Future with Us?

We're eager to learn more about you and your passion for innovation. Are you ready to start this journey? Please submit your resume/CV along with a cover letter, detailing your three preferred departments and rotations, and why you're motivated to join our pioneering team. Let's create the future together!

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

Our mission is focused on creating an inclusive and equitable environment, where people feel they belong.

To find out more about our inclusion and diversity policy, click here.

Date Posted

24-Apr-2026

Closing Date

07-May-2026

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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.