Group Associate Expert R&D Applications (m/f/d) - International Early Career Program

Job-ID: 61571
Location: Wien, AUT
Job Level: Entry Level
Category: International Early Career Program
Employment Type: Permanent position

Become part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people's lives better. Headquartered in Lachen, Switzerland, Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines. We are a privately-owned company, where the warmth of family meets the scale of a global organisation.

This position is tied to the 2-year International Early Career Program, that can support you to kick-start a career at Octapharma via international intra-group rotations and developmental sessions.

The official program start is October 1, 2026.

We are launching the recruitment process now -- apply today to be part of it. Following an initial round, the top candidates will be invited to attend an assessment center at our Octapharma Group Headquarters in Lachen, Switzerland.

See more program information here: The International Early Career Program.

Join us in shaping our vision to provide new health solutions advancing human life.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

• Take responsibility for defined R&D and Quality-related business applications or functional areas within the global application landscape, under the mentorship of the Group Senior Manager R&D Applications
• Support the exploration and responsible use of AI-supported functionalities within R&D applications
• Drive the analysis and structuring of business requirements in collaboration with R&D, Quality, and Process Owners, translating them into clear solution concepts
• Participate as a core team member in global projects, system enhancements, and rollouts across international sites
• Collaborate with internal IT teams and external vendors to ensure stable, compliant, and user-centric application solutions
• Continuously build expertise in regulated R&D and Quality systems and progressively expand your scope of responsibility as part of the International Early Career Program

Your expertise and ideal skill set

We are looking for someone with:

• A master's degree in IT, Business Informatics, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a comparable discipline
• Recent university graduation with a maximum of 3 years of professional experience (excluding internships)
• Strong interest in owning and shaping digital business applications in a R&D environment
• The ability to analyze complex business processes and translate them into structured, pragmatic IT solutions
• High learning agility, curiosity, and motivation to quickly build deep domain expertise
• A confident, professional personality with the ability to communicate effectively in international, cross-functional teams
• Ambition to grow into a business application expert or future people leader
• Willingness to move internationally for work assignments during the program
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage

Your department - where you make an impact

We, the Business Applications department, are the trusted partner that drive the digital transformation of Octapharma. Together with Business, we create and deliver digital solutions to transform the organization and improve performance.

"This role is designed for early-career professionals who want responsibility, exposure, and growth. You will not observe from the sidelines -- you will actively shape how digital R&D systems support innovation and compliance across Octapharma."
- Martin Metzger, Group Senior Director Business Applications

Thrive with us

• You help save lives - Every day is meaningful as we produce life-saving medicines
• Family values - Long-term perspective for employees and relationships
• Be rewarded with market-related salary and benefits package
• You will have a high level of influence where you can make a difference and leave your footprint
• Work with skilled and fun colleagues in a relatively informal organization
• Skills development: As part of the IECP you will have the opportunity to enhance your professional competencies, broaden your international perspective and benefit from the guidance of a senior mentor

Enjoy these attractive benefits! You can find all offers here: Benefits

The minimum gross salary according to the collective agreement (chemical industry) is EUR 4.270,14 based on 38 hours per week (full-time). As we strive to offer a salary that reflects your individual profile and qualifications, there is a willingness to pay above the minimum salary.

It´s in our blood

We live diversity and stand for equal opportunities as an employer! We therefore look forward to receiving your application - regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.

Do you have any questions? Then get in touch with your contact person.

Larissa Amling

Octapharma Pharmazeutika Produktionsges.m.b.H.

Oberlaaer Straße 235, 1100 Wien

T: +43 664 789 53 728

Want to find out more about us?

Visit our website Octapharma Career and follow us daily on LinkedIn.

About Octapharma

Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing human proteins from human plasma and human cell lines. We employ more than 11,000 people worldwide to support the treatment of patients in 120 countries with products across three therapeutic areas: Immunotherapy, Haematology and Critical Care. With seven R&D sites and five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Austria, France, Germany, and Sweden, Octapharma also operates over 195 plasma donation centres across Europe and the US. With four decades of experience, we are committed to advancing patient care worldwide.

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