Trainee One Human Pharma Operations (m/f/d) - 3 years fixed term contract

The position

Join the One Human Pharma Operations Trainee Program and Contribute to Our Success.

United by a common purpose, we are driven by our passion for health. We supply health, create value, and develop, produce, and provide medicine to patients worldwide, improving their well-being day by day. Our commitment to Quality & Compliance ensures safe, efficacious, and trusted products.

Have you completed your academic journey and are now ready to kick-start your career in the pharmaceutical industry? Apply for our One Human Pharma Operations Trainee Program for our location in Austria (Vienna). During the program, you will rotate through various departments and take on projects independently. We will assign a Senior Manager as your mentor to guide and support your development.

From day one, you will also be part of BI DISCOVER, our cross-functional trainee community. Along with your fellow trainees you will participate in training sessions (such as negotiation and change management), leadership talks, and much more. We value your initiative and look forward to your contributions.

Tasks & responsibilities

• You will get to know at least 4 different areas within 2,5 - 3 years
• You will work on innovative projects and take on responsibility from the very beginning
• You will experience diverse cultures and boost your intercultural skills with an exciting placement opportunity abroad - subject to availability
• You can expand your network and broaden your competencies by working on cross-departmental projects with other trainees
• A mentor will provide advice and guidance throughout the entire trainee program
• You will participate in various training sessions and seminars

Requirements

• You are interested in taking on a leadership/expert role in the future and want to prepare specifically for this
• Ideally, you already have international experience, preferably through a stay abroad for several months
• You have strong team and communication skills, resilience, and a certain drive to make things happen
• You have an excellent master’s or Diploma degree, preferably with a PhD and/or initial professional experience
• Fields of study: Biology, (Bio-)Chemistry, (Bio-)Pharmacy, (Bio-)Informatics, Biotechnology, Business Studies with a focus on Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Data Science, Industrial Engineering or comparable Natural/Engineering Sciences
• Excellent English and German skills

Your Benefits

• Flexible working time models: home office and flexible working hours, depending on department and position – many things are possible with us.
• Additional days off (“bridge-days”): more free time through additional days off to bridge single working days between bank holidays and the weekend – without having to use vacation days.
• Canteen & Cafeteria: whether it's coffee and croissant for breakfast, various lunch menus or snacks in between – our subsidized staff restaurant & cafeteria has something for every taste including vegetarian and vegan options.
• Learning & development: diverse training and development opportunities for your personal and professional growth. Because: you never stop learning.
• Health promotion: health is important to us – that's why we offer different programs to promote physical and mental health.
• Public transport ticket: we encourage our employees to use public transport on their daily way to work. Costs for public transport? We cover them!

Step 1: Online application - Application Deadline 07.04.2026 

Step 2: Online Assessment

Step 3: Virtual Interview

Step 4: On-site Assessment Center on 16.06.2026.

The minimum gross annual salary for this position is € 47.532,24 per year (full-time) according to the classification in the collective bargaining agreement for the chemical industry. Depending on professional experience and qualifications, we offer overpayment.

We are looking forward to receiving your application online!

By uploading your application documents via our application portal, we can treat your data confidentially and in compliance with the GDPR.

Do you have any additional questions about the position? Your HR Recruiting Manager for this position is Marlies Täufinger.

On our career site you will find further information about Boehringer Ingelheim as an employer as well as information about the application process and our different departments.

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