Leadership Trainee Program – Marketing Path

Leadership Trainee Program – Marketing Path

AstraZeneca CEE-BA | Start date: October 1, 2026

The CEE-BA Leadership Trainee Program at AstraZeneca is a two-year accelerated development opportunity designed for early-career talents who want to build their future in the healthcare industry and grow toward leadership roles. It is a unique chance to develop professional and leadership capabilities in one of the most innovative global biopharmaceutical companies.

As part of the program, you will gain hands-on experience across key functions, build strategic thinking, strengthen collaboration skills, and learn how to navigate a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. If you are curious, ambitious, and ready to learn quickly, this program can become the perfect starting point for your long-term career at AstraZeneca.

Join a vibrant and purpose-driven organization with the passion to push the boundaries of science and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.

In the Marketing Path, you will follow a structured development journey designed to prepare you for a future role as a Product Manager.

Your rotations will include:

6 months as a Key Account Partner in the R&I department – (Mazowieckie territory)

This rotation will provide valuable field-based commercial experience. A valid Category B driving license is required for this part of the program.

9 months in the CVRM Marketing team

9 months in the Rare Diseases Marketing team

The program will start on October 1, 2026 and end on September 30st, 2028.

Essential for the role

• Up to 3 years of professional experience in marketing, sales, medical, market access, or other relevant business areas, preferably in pharma, medical devices, healthcare, or FMCG

• Higher education degree, preferably in medicine, pharmacy, life sciences, or other related fields

• Growth mindset, willingness to take on new challenges, and ability to learn quickly

• Curiosity, proactivity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

• Strong development focus and ability to collaborate across different teams

• Excellent communication skills, including fluency in English

• Good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint

• Valid Category B driving license

What we offer

• A 2-year accelerated development program

• Opportunity to learn quickly and build both leadership and professional skills

• Participation in diverse and impactful projects, including opportunities for cross-functional exposure

• A chance to be part of one of the most innovative biopharmaceutical companies in the world

• A competitive compensation package

Join AstraZeneca and help us make positive impact to patients with our life-changing medicines. Be among our people who continue to make us an innovation-driven company that stands firmly among the world’s leaders in biopharmaceuticals. APPLY!

Date Posted

01-lip-2026

Closing Date

14-lip-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.

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.