We are a global leading research-based pharmaceutical company working in the neurology and oncology therapeutic areas and we define our corporate concept as "to give first thought to patients and the people in the daily living domain and increase the benefits that health care provides to them as well as meet diverse healthcare needs worldwide".
Here at Eisai our people come from many different backgrounds and join us to work across a wide variety of roles, but we all have a common purpose of human health care (hhc) - putting patients first. Our people are what makes Eisai the company we are. By joining Eisai, in any function, you will be part of an organisation with teamwork, positive energy and resilience at the heart of everything we do.
Emerging Talent is a key focus for the team at Eisai, with many of our current workforce starting or building their career as an Apprentice, Intern or Graduate. You will join a tight-knit community and be provided with a Buddy, Line Manager and access to our Emerging Talent Team to ensure you are well supported. You will join a well thought out training programme that will support your soft skills, alongside building your technical skills in your role. You will be given real responsibilities from day one, which gives you the opportunity to learn from highly experienced team members and colleagues.
Why not look at what it’s like to be an Apprentice at Eisai: https://app.pitchy.fr/share?id=A6zLpG5lya297qxgNaNkw4j3VmPgbEBM or see what it’s like as our alumni: https://app.pitchy.fr/share?id=A6zLpG5lya297qxgRb6kw4j3VmPgbEBM
Role: Engineering Intern
Location: Hatfield Hertfordshire
Salary: £22,308
Working arrangement: Full time Office Based
Length of programme: 12 months
Job Details: To provide a sandwich placement engineering student real life projects that will provide an abundance of learning oppuntunites that will enhance their professional career development.
The intern will be provided with the opportunity to lead a range of appropriate engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives, embedding them within the engineering team for support.
Depending on the field of study, the intern will be given the opportunity to work with engineering Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) to enhance their real life application of their field of study.
Role Responsibilities:
Leading engineering projects (up to ~£150,000)
Supporting engineering projects (up to ~£2,000.000)
Leading manufacturing / packaging continuous improvement activities
Managing engineering and quality change control documentation
Coordinating external engineering contractors / consultants
Writing technical reports
Commissioning and testing equipment and engineering systems
Qualifications/Experience required:
Engineering degree student (Sandwich placement) in any of the following fields; Mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, building services engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, process engineering, mechatronics engineering, project management.
Engineering graduate.
The successful individual will have:
Knowledge of Engineering fundamentals
A Growth mindset
Developed communication skills
Be a self starter
Be a problem solver
Ability to work in a team
Recruitment process:
Step one: Apply.
The first thing to do is to apply to one of our well-sought-after programmes. You will upload a CV and fill in some personal details so we can be in touch. We will review your application and ensure that you are fully eligible for the programme you have applied for. Our application process opens on 13th January and closes on 10th February.
Step two: Video Interview.
If you are successful at the first stage, you will be invited to take part in a one-way video interview process. This allows you to showcase yourself at a time and pace that suits you. We will be transparent in the process about the questions you will answer to allow you time to put your best foot forward. All video interviews will be scored by 14th February.
Step three: Face to face interview.
It’s as important to us as it is to you to make sure we find the correct fit, so any successful applicant will be invited to our Hatfield Headquarters for a two-hour interview. We want you to see the site you will be working in, so we will offer you a tour alongside a face-to-face interview, presentation and individual task. This sounds very daunting, but the Emerging Talent Team will guide you through this process so you will know what you need to prepare ahead of the day. Our assessment centre/interview for this role is:
Step four: Offer.
Any successful candidate will be offered the vacancy they have applied for. Unsuccessful candidates will receive full feedback at this stage, with ideas and tips of where they can improve for future applications.
We aim to get back to you at each stage within seven working days, however, please note in busy periods this may increase. Please do not worry if you have not heard from us within our allocated time frame, we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible. All offers and contracts will be sent by 17th March 2025. Should you be successful, you will be invited to an in-person event on the 24th April 2025 which will allow you to meet your fellow cohort and find out more about Eisai.
What we offer in return
Eisai offers a competitive salary and excellent wider benefits package that includes,
Electric charging points for Electric/Hybrid vehicles
Free onsite parking
Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee shop
Learning and development opportunities
Retail discounts
Well-being & mental health awareness programmes
Multi-faith prayer room
You will also be based out of our excellent EMEA Knowledge Centre (EKC) facility, which is our EU Headquarters, and offers an inclusive, and collaborative working environment.
Eisai Recruitment Statement
Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
Eisai EMEA EDI Commitment Statement
We believe that diverse and inclusive teams promote wellbeing, learning and innovation, helping Eisai serve our patients, their families, our employees, and society. Our commitment is:
to embrace and celebrate our differences, respecting and valuing each other.
to include equity, diversity, and inclusion practices in all that we do so everyone has a full sense of belonging.
to value individual talent where every employee can be themselves and thrive in an environment of openness, trust, and integrity
