Technology Graduate Leadership Programme
Locations: India, Mexico, Spain
Salary: Competitive
Our 2025 intake recruitment advertising dates are:
- India: Applications for our 2025 intake are now closed. Recruitment for our 2026 intake will commence in winter of 2026.
- Mexico: Adverts opened February 4, and close March 16. Click R-218328 to apply.
- Spain: Applications will open in Spring 2025.
About IT at AstraZeneca
Shape the future of healthcare innovation as part of Early Talent in IT at AstraZeneca
IT here is more than just supporting scientists – we’re leading the way with cutting-edge technologies like Machine Learning, AI, AR/VR, and Digital Twins to push the boundaries of what’s possible. From developing new digital tools to optimizing processes, you’ll work on state-of-the-art projects that impact millions of lives. Collaborating with industry experts, you’ll thrive in an environment that values curiosity, creativity, and mutual respect while driving meaningful change through technology.
In AstraZeneca’s IT team, you’ll thrive in an environment built on lifelong learning and the constant pursuit of innovation. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to think creatively and solve problems with cutting-edge solutions. Bring your fresh ideas, energy, and adaptability to an open, collaborative community where diverse minds work together to drive progress.
Here, you’ll be surrounded by inspiring professionals in technology who encourage you to experiment, learn from setbacks, and find new paths forward. It’s about innovation for the patient journey, using technology to make a real difference
About the Programme
Our two-year rotational programme prepares you for accelerated entry into an impactful role, shaping your future as an IT leader.
Starting in 2025, our programme comprises three placements, each lasting eight months, followed by a permanent position in a role that aligns to your passion, skillset, and our business objectives, whilst ensuring we offer you continued development and challenge. We offer rotations across enterprise technologies, cybersecurity, software engineering, automation, immersive technology, data analytics & AI and technology innovation, giving you valuable insights into our business and the opportunity to shape its strategic direction. You’ll work globally, collaborate with people from different countries, and be supported by mentors who will help you grow.
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 disrupt 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 disrupt 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 inspiring leaders and structured programs, you’ll gain new skills and expand your knowledge.
- Be inspired by a community of diverse 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.
Essential Requirements
Please see individual job advertisements for specific 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 interest in exploring and leveraging 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
