Job Description

Position Description:

2025 University Recruiting - Finance Leadership Development Program

Finance at our Company is committed to developing future leaders through its Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP). Individuals are provided with an entry point through this program to develop a breadth of experience including finance, accounting, analytics, risk management, and special project opportunities.

After 24-36 months in the Finance Leadership Development Program, individuals advance their career development through opportunities across Finance and the greater organization. The purpose of this leadership development experience is to prepare future talent for the future so that the company is empowered to innovate and fulfill its purpose of Inventing for Life.

Program Overview

By joining the FLDP, individuals will gain an understanding of how the company is fulfilling its purpose of inventing medicines to improve people's lives.The FLDP provides individuals with opportunities to gain critical business acumen such as product knowledge, healthcare systems, payors and customers, regulatory, business operations and reputational risks while working intimately with our global business partners.In addition, individuals will use data analytics to gain insights into business practices and the execution of the company's strategy. Individuals will be based in the global headquarters in Rahway, NJ.

Opportunity to Innovate in a Changing World through:

• WIN AS ONE TEAM - We act with a company-first mindset inspired by unified goals; communicate, participate and collaborate as one team, winning and losing together.

• FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS We simplify our work and prioritize our resources on what matters the most to create the greatest value for human and animal patients, and in turn all stakeholders.

• ACT WITH URGENCY - We work with speed, rigor and determination to deliver our medicines and vaccines around the world.

• EXPERIMENT, LEARN, AND ADAPT - We balance our expertise with curiosity, continuous learning, adaptability and a commitment to never give up, whether we succeed or fail.

• EMBRACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION - We create fully diverse teams to deliver our best innovations and cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best ideas.

• SPEAK UP AND BE OPEN-MINDED - We voice our opinions, engage in healthy debate and encourage curiosity to improve ideas and decisions to achieve better outcomes.

This is a full-time position starting in July 2025. Individuals in the FLDP will complete a comprehensive onboarding and training. This training will provide insights to expansive business and industry knowledge. Additionally, the training will develop overall finance and business acumen,enhance leadership skills, and offer extensive networking opportunities.

Position Qualifications:

Required Education, Skills & Experience:

• Current Seniors enrolled in a BS in Finance, Accountancy, or Business Analytics preferred, but all business majors may be considered (including Management, Marketing, or Economics) expected to graduate prior to start date.

• Academic focus on data analytics is a plus.

• Dedication to teamwork

• Demonstrated leadership.

• Passion and commitment to learning.

• Strong experience with Microsoft Excel.

• Proven success in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Ability to self-motivate and take responsibility for personal growth and development.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with client and business process owners as well as finance colleagues.

• Effective written and verbal communications skills.

• Strong time management skills and the ability to work autonomously and within a team.

• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.

• Commitment to high ethics and integrity within a professional work environment.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Previous internship or work experience in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics

• GPA of 3.3 or above

Eligibility to work in the US on a permanent basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".

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Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here.

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Job Posting End Date:10/28/2024

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Requisition ID:R314463