Why choose AstraZeneca Spain?
AstraZeneca Spain is a rising force in our global business. With headquarters in Madrid and our global hub in Barcelona, we’ve become an important international centre of excellence in the fight against critical disease. Boasting vibrant universities and business schools, the Barcelona ecosystem is a place where scientists can thrive. We attract a diverse workforce from across the globe, shining a beacon for innovation in a country that’s committed to clinical development.
We invite you to bring your talents to Barcelona where our respiratory medicine R&D and Global Marketing centre offers opportunities in R&D, IT, Commercial and HR. Or join us in Madrid and shape our growth in our BUs (Respiratory, Oncology & CVRM ), and a range of Corporate functions. Additionally, you can find sales roles throughout the country. Together, we’re contributing to a world-leading pipeline of therapeutics and delivering life-changing medicines to patients.
Who do we look for?
Calling all tech innovators, ownership takers, challenge seekers and proactive collaborators. At AstraZeneca Spain, breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. Alongside technical expertise, colleagues have the resilience, energy and collaborative mindset to change lanes, work with different teams and start projects from scratch.
Here, diverse minds and bold disruptors can meaningfully impact the future of healthcare using cutting-edge technology. Whether you join us in Madrid or Barcelona, you can make a tangible impact within a global biopharmaceutical company that invests in your future. Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day.
Success Profile
Ready to make an impact in your career? If you're passionate, growth-orientated and a true team player, we'll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for.
Diverse collaborators
This is a speak-up culture that values collaboration. You’ll proactively bring your unique perspectives, experiences and skills to the table and seek the same from others. With our international team composition and the need for fast-paced collaboration, you’ll always be building new connections with colleagues.
Cutting-edge innovators
When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that embraces digital technology and data to transform the way we work and the work we do. Every day, you’ll help make history, empowered to ignite your creativity and build something enduring.
Resilient trailblazers
Here, the answers aren’t always available. So, you’ll need to bring a fearless, self-starter mindset to navigate uncharted territories. You’ll harness your ceaseless energy to discover and make the necessary connections with colleagues to shape the future and achieve maximum impact.
Agile movers
Seize ownership and excel with autonomy to enjoy the constant rush of ground-breaking discovery. Your ability to anticipate sudden shifts and adapt swiftly will prove critical as you make your mark in an environment that rewards initiative and resilience.
Responsibilities
About IT at AstraZeneca
At AstraZeneca, we push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. In AstraZeneca IT, through technology and data, we transform our company, improve healthcare and positively impact the lives of a billion+ people.
Do you have a passion for technology? Are you motivated to use your knowledge and expertise to help discover and develop life-changing medicines? If so, the AstraZeneca Technology Leadership Programme is the perfect springboard to a leadership role within our global biopharmaceutical business.
We need great people who can drive innovation. People with a strong customer focus who seek to understand our business and how we, in IT, create maximum value for our patients. In return, we will encourage you to think boldly and creatively, and will help you apply your skills to accelerate your development and reach your potential.
About the Programme
Our two-year rotational programme prepares you for accelerated entry into an impactful role, crafting your future as an IT leader.
Starting in 2025, our programme comprises of three placements, each lasting eight months, followed by a permanent position in a role that aligns with your passion, abilities, and our business objectives. We offer rotations across enterprise technologies, cybersecurity, software engineering, automation, immersive technology, data analytics & AI, and technology innovation. Our placements are designed to provide valuable insights into our business and prepare you for a career in software engineering, data science & AI, or business partnering.
The programme’s variety and flexibility will allow you to gain an invaluable blend of on-the-job experience, coaching, and mentorship. You will have the guidance and advice of a huge support network, including a mentor, buddy and programme manager. We’ll also encourage you to identify and build relationships with experts and leaders across our organisation who can help accelerate your development.
Program Highlights
Explore a world of your potential: Every project is different—you might be helping speed up the discovery of life-changing medicines or using data to redefine and decarbonize our processes. Through diverse rotations, you’ll have the chance to explore your interests, while gaining hands-on experience and building a strong foundation for rapid learning and growth.
Drive innovation and transform healthcare solutions: As a recognized leader in Biopharmaceutical IT, AstraZeneca offers the opportunity to learn from the best in the industry, using world-class tools and platforms. You’ll not only enable innovation but also help redefine and reshape the patient journey, making real-world healthcare advancements.
Bring fresh ideas to shape global healthcare: Our programme brings together creative minds from across the globe. You’ll gain an international perspective, work alongside people with different strengths, and combine your knowledge to make a greater impact together.
Embrace the world of lifelong learning: Step into a world of learning and personal growth. With the support of encouraging leaders and structured programs, you’ll get new skills and expand your knowledge.
Be passionate about a community of a diverse set of minds:You’ll be inspired by teams that respect every voice and support each other to grow. The bonds you create here will help you build a network that will last a lifetime.
Whichever role you perform, you will:
Build your IT knowledge through utilizing innovative and leading-edge technology.
Take ownership for delivering a project or work that adds real value to our business, positively impacting patients’ lives.
Drive your own development, through formal learning and/or experience, with access to our global technology learning platform.
Join an established and vibrant Global IT early talent community.
Have opportunities to get involved in activities that benefit society and our local areas.
Benefit from working in a diverse, global company where we value and embrace the advantage true diversity can bring to a workplace.
Essential requirements:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Development, Data Science & AI, Cybersecurity, IT Systems or related degree awarded in 2024 or due to be awarded in 2025.
Available to start full-time work from September 2025 (we do not offer alternative start dates).
A passion for technology with demonstrated curiosity about exploring and using IT solutions in the healthcare sector.
A collaborative approach with ability to work effectively in a team.
The ability to identify and drive innovation and fresh thinking.
Fluent English language skills
To apply, please submit your CV in English. Shortly after you submit your application, you will be asked to complete an online assessment (SHL).If shortlisted, you will then be invited to a full day virtual interview. Our assessment day will be held in late April.
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.
Reasons to Join
Thomas Mathisen
There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.
Christine Recchio
Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.
Stephanie Ling
There are a lot of reasons why I enjoy working in AstraZeneca, my colleagues being one of them. My team members and the managers have provided a great deal of guidance in helping me to be more confident in my daily work.
What we offer
We're driven by our shared values of serving people, society and the planet. Our people make this possible, which is why we prioritise diversity, inclusivity, balance and sustainability. Discover what a career at AstraZeneca could mean for you.
An award-winning company
We're passionate about being a great place to work, and 84% of our employees would recommend us as an employer. We've been recognised as a Top Employer in Spain, an EFR Family Responsible Business, and we achieved third place in Forbes Spain's Top 50 Best Places to Work list.
Inclusive environment
Diversity and inclusion are embedded in everything we do, and our different views, experiences and strengths enrich our culture. There's no salary gap at AstraZeneca, and the number of female employees has increased by four per cent over the last three years. We've also made all positions fully accessible.
Work-life balance
Your wellbeing means a lot to us, and we're here to support you through all of life's ups and downs. That's why we offer an unpaid leave policy, annual leave, reduced-hours timetables and a host of benefits, including a retirement plan, long service award, and health and travel insurance.
Sustainability initiatives
We're committed to harnessing the power of science to become a more sustainable business. We've reduced our carbon footprint by over 9,000 kg of CO2 over the last two years, and we lead the European GoGreen Project, which aims to introduce environmentally friendly options in our fleet of corporate vehicles.
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