Operations Global Graduate Associates Programme - Sweden

Explore your potential and impact lives globally! 

About Operations at AstraZeneca 
AstraZeneca is shaping the future of global healthcare, driving innovation and technological advancements to benefit millions of patients around the world. Our Operations organisation's goal is simple: to ensure that patients worldwide are supplied with cost-effective, life-changing medicines. Operations is the crucial link between our Research and Development lab and the pharmacy shelf. We operate in over 100 countries, and our medicines are used around the globe. 

About the Programme 
Our two-year rotational programme prepares you for accelerated entry into an impactful role, shaping your future as an Operations leader. Since its launch in 2009, over 300 graduates have completed our programme, and gone on to exciting careers. 

Starting in September 2026, the programme consists of three eight-month placements, each offering valuable insights into our business and the opportunity to shape its strategic direction. Over the course of the programme, you will complete:

• A technically focused rotation
• A site-based rotation at one of our manufacturing facilities
• A rotation within a global function or contributing to a global project

Our placements are designed to give you hands-on experience across Operations functions and build a strong foundation for rapid learning and growth.

Programme Highlights 

• Meaningful Impact: Work on challenging projects and contribute to healthcare advancements by helping us drive innovative solutions that save lives. 
• Global Environment: Contribute to projects with global impact and collaborate with global colleagues. (Our Global Operations Graduate Community is spread across 19 Sites and 9 Countries)
• Global Experience: Potential opportunity to gain global exposure through a short-term international business trip, supporting projects and teams across our global network.
• Mentorship and Career Development: Tailored mentorship, structured training, and development opportunities from industry experts to help you channel your skills, learn about yourself, and build a career. 
• Community: Join an open environment where every voice is valued and heard, and employees are empowered to bring their best selves to work. 

Minimum Requirements   

• Bachelor’s or or Master’s degree awarded in 2025 or due to be awarded in 2026 in Engineering, Sciences, or Operations-related disciplines (0 years of experience required).
• A strong motivation to pursue a career within Operations and Manufacturing, with a genuine interest in driving impact across our supply chain and production sites.
• Commitment to working with our Operations and Manufacturing sites, recognizing their critical role in delivering medicines to patients worldwide.
• Agility of thought and understanding, and the curiosity and flexibility to work anywhere within Operations 
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written). 
• Professional proficiency in Swedish (verbal and written)
• Professional proficiency in English (verbal and written)

Why join us? 
Our Graduate Programmes cover a broad range of functions and specialities. They open many doors, and will kickstart your career! 

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines to our patients is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. 

We truly value our Graduate talent, their expertise, knowledge, ideas and who they are. So here, you’ll be empowered to jump in, take the initiative and be part of meaningful project teams to make an impact and deliver real value for our patients and our business. 

Whether you’re looking to pursue a particular passion or are still figuring it out, the diverse experiences, transitions, and cultures in the Operations Graduate Associates Programme will help you shape your future and develop into a strong leader, no matter which path you follow. 

So, what’s next? 

After you submit your application, you may be asked to complete an online assessment (SHL). If shortlisted, you will then be invited to a full day virtual assessment day.

Key Dates

Applications Open: 2025-12-08
Applications Close: 2026-01-11

Assessment Centre: 2026-02-19 (no alternative date is available)

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we’d love to hear from you! Click the link to apply, and we will be in touch once the advert closes. 

Date Posted

08-dec.-2025

Closing Date

11-jan.-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.