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Operations Graduate Professional Development Program

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Abbott

Sep 17, 2023

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Engineering
  • London

Requirements

  • As Abbott’s Professional Development Programme is highly selective & challenging, the following criteria are applicable:
  • 2.1 Bachelor’s degree or higher in STEM field
  • Strong academic performance and extracurricular activity
  • Exceptional Interpersonal skills and track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative and integrity
  • Demonstrable industry based experience in a similar engineering or scientific environment, preferably a year in industry as part of your studies (or equivalent)
  • Ability to learn quickly
  • Flexibility to change location to take up assignments at different Abbott sites including international locations
  • Interested in pursuing diverse career options at Abbott

Responsibilities

  • During this time, graduates will rotate through three diverse and challenging 12 month assignments, on the following basis:
  • Year One:
  • Technical rotation
  • Year Two:
  • Supervisory role
  • Year Three:
  • Global Operational Excellence (overseas placement)
  • If successful your role could involve working in a variety of Engineering or Science led areas - manufacturing, projects, quality, laboratory, scientific, technical services or research and development.
  • From this experience, you will develop a deep understanding of our company as well as develop your management, technical and interpersonal skills. In addition to your development being supported by your assignment manager, you will also be paired with a mentor who will assist you in navigating your career throughout the program.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1888
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Benefits

  • Medical

    Our medical options provide employees and their eligible family members, including domestic partners, with extensive coverage and protection against major medical expenses. Coverage is available from the first day of employment. All of the options cover preventive care, inpatient and outpatient care, routine office visits, prescription drugs, physical therapy, home healthcare, mental health/substance abuse treatment and hospice care. In addition, our medical options offer numerous programs and services that can help employees improve and maintain their health, better manage illnesses and receive better value for their healthcare dollars.

  • Dental

    Our dental plan helps employees pay for the costs of dental care for themselves and their eligible family members. Coverage is available from the first day of employment. Participants may take advantage of reduced out-of-pocket costs when they use dentists in a nationwide network of participating providers. Our dental plan pays for preventive, restorative and surgical services, as well as orthodontia, at varying levels of coverage.

  • Vision Care

    With our vision care plan, we offer employees an affordable way to maintain eye health and receive discounts on eyewear. Coverage is available from the first day of employment.

  • Wellness Programs

    Our wellness programs and resources are designed to promote overall health and well-being: Seminars on stress and anxiety, personal and work relationships, meditation and mindfulness, healthy habits, and balancing work and family needs. Programs to encourage being physically active, eating healthier, managing health conditions, getting quality sleep, and becoming more resilient. On-site screenings and immunizations at some locations to promote prevention and early detection. On-site fitness centers at some locations that offer classes, fitness assessments and personal training. Health fairs, fitness events, steps challenges and exercise competitions

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