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The Role
A 23-month graduate programme at Pfizer’s Newbridge pharmaceutical manufacturing site, rotating through four business areas. Graduates will contribute to manufacturing and cross-site projects, manage day-to-day operational responsibilities, and receive structured professional development and mentoring. Applicants must hold or be completing a Level 8 or 9 Science or Engineering degree, graduate in 2025–2027, start in September 2027, and be legally eligible to work in Ireland.
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2027 Pfizer Newbridge Graduate Programme
Applications Open: 21 September 2026
Applications Close: 18 October 2026
Start Date: September 2027
Job Description
Are you a recent Science or Engineering Graduate or currently in your final year of study and interested in growing your career with Pfizer?
Would you like experience in different areas of the business?
Do you want a structured personal development programme to support your career?
Our Graduate Programme can offer you all of this and more
Successful candidates will be hired through CPL for the duration of the programme.
Pfizer Newbridge, located in Co. Kildare, is a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing site specializing in complex oral solid dose products. With over 25 years of manufacturing expertise, the site supports products from pilot scale through to commercial production and supplies medicines to patients globally. Graduates gain exposure to a range of functions across a dynamic manufacturing environment while contributing to projects that improve patient lives.
What we offer you:
You will be:
Additional Detail:
To be considered for this position you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland.
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
Due to high volume of applications we will be contacting successful candidates only.
Additional Information
How to apply
Purpose
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.
Digital Transformation Strategy
One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms - allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.
Disability Inclusion
Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email [email protected]. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers .
Support Services
Applications Open: 21 September 2026
Applications Close: 18 October 2026
Start Date: September 2027
Job Description
Are you a recent Science or Engineering Graduate or currently in your final year of study and interested in growing your career with Pfizer?
Would you like experience in different areas of the business?
Do you want a structured personal development programme to support your career?
Our Graduate Programme can offer you all of this and more
Successful candidates will be hired through CPL for the duration of the programme.
Pfizer Newbridge, located in Co. Kildare, is a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing site specializing in complex oral solid dose products. With over 25 years of manufacturing expertise, the site supports products from pilot scale through to commercial production and supplies medicines to patients globally. Graduates gain exposure to a range of functions across a dynamic manufacturing environment while contributing to projects that improve patient lives.
What we offer you:
- 23-month programme rotating into 4 different areas of the business
- Personal and professional development guided by a placement framework
- Dedicated mentor throughout the programme
- Opportunity to participate in projects during each rotation
- Responsibility for the management of various day to day operations in each rotation
- Involvement in cross site projects
- Involvement in site cultural and social initiatives
You will be:
- Excited and motivated about challenges, innovation, and change
- Passionate about your field of expertise
- Graduated (or expected to graduate) with a Level 8 or Level 9 degree in a Science or Engineering discipline in 2025, 2026, or 2027.
- Available to start in September 2027
Additional Detail:
To be considered for this position you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland.
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
Due to high volume of applications we will be contacting successful candidates only.
Additional Information
- In order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland.
- Please note there is no relocation support available for this position
How to apply
- Make a difference today, all suitable candidates should apply with CV below. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Purpose
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.
Digital Transformation Strategy
One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms - allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.
Disability Inclusion
Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email [email protected]. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers .
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Skills Required
- Level 8 or Level 9 degree in a Science or Engineering discipline
- Graduated or expected to graduate in 2025, 2026, or 2027
- Available to start in September 2027
- Legally eligible to work in Ireland
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and robust mental‑health benefits, with eligible Pfizer medications available at no cost in U.S. plans. Family‑building support and transgender‑inclusive care are explicitly included, alongside wellbeing resources such as a reimbursement wallet and telehealth options.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with company matching plus an additional Retirement Savings Contribution, complemented by company‑subsidized life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance. Materials also reference subsidized retiree medical coverage for eligible groups.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and paid parental and caregiver leave are consistently highlighted in current U.S. summaries and job postings. Options like buying extra vacation days and transition‑back support strengthen the time‑off offering.
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Why Work With Us
We are the inventors, the problem solvers, the big thinkers — those who surmount any hurdle to deliver breakthrough medicines to the people who are counting on them the most.
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