Graduate Program 2026

Colorcon, Inc.; Worcester Park Estate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking graduates for its 2026 Graduate Program. This two-year full-time program offers training in various paths including commercial and technical roles. Opportunities for personal and professional development are provided, alongside a competitive salary of £30,000 – £35,000 per year. Ideal candidates are recent degree holders from relevant disciplines, eager to contribute to the healthcare sector and develop their skills within a diverse team.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Cover

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual salary review

Training & development

Qualifications

• Must be recent graduates with less than 12 months of relevant experience.
• Passion for healthcare and technical solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand their needs and deliver solutions.
• Participate in training and development programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to projects.

Skills

Client engagement

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Teamwork

Self-awareness

Education

University Degree in Chemistry/Biology/Pharmaceutical Engineering

Job description

Graduate Program 2026

Colorcon® is a world leader in the development, supply, and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, specialty excipients and functional packaging for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and animal health industries. Our best‑in‑class products and technologies are complemented by extensive formulation experience, application data, and value‑added services to support all phases of solid oral dose design, development, and manufacture.

Colorcon’s focus on market issues and technology development has earned our international reputation as a pharmaceutical supplier of choice, based on superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance and reliable supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania.

We are a successful company thanks to our diverse workforce and global reach. We believe that our operating principles define our culture, values, and organizations and are key to achieving our mission, vision, strategies and goals.

Colorcon values diversity and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable adjustments can be requested during the recruitment process.

Working Together for a Healthier World

Our 24‑month Graduate Programmes provide you with a learning environment to help you become a well‑rounded commercial or technical expert in the healthcare sector, launch your career and shape your future with a global market leader. You’ll be part of a dynamic, diverse, ambitious European/Middle Eastern/African team with strong links to other regions across the globe.

Program Paths

Commercial graduate program: business development, customer care, business technology, marketing, digital marketing

Technical graduate program: technical development, technical customer support, Colorcon academy, product development, regulatory affairs

We will close for applications on 31st January 2026. Please note you may only submit one application for our graduate opportunities.

What We Offer

• A structured graduate development programme with mentoring, training, and clear progression pathways.
• Opportunities to work on impactful projects that improve society and shape industries.
• A culture that celebrates achievements, values diversity, and prioritises wellbeing.
• A supportive environment where your ideas are heard and your growth is championed.

Core Skills You’ll Develop

• Professional skills for client engagement and delivery
• Personal development skills including communication and collaboration
• Technical understanding of the pharmaceutical/neutraceutical industry
• Customer Relationship Management: collaborate with subject‑matter experts to find innovative solutions for clients
• Experience across different departments in a global organisation
• Structured learning through a dedicated eLearning platform
• Guidance and support from a Line Manager, Mentor, and Buddy

What We Value In Our Graduates

• Passion for healthcare: Bringing technical solutions that patients will benefit from to commercialisation
• Communication: Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues
• Analytical Thinking: Able to approach problems logically and eager to develop analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Simplification: Making complicated matters easy to understand
• Team Players: Able to work effectively within a team, providing constructive input in a collaborative environment and incorporating feedback.
• Drive: Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
• Self‑Awareness: Recognises your own development needs and is committed to learning and refining your technical and commercial skills.
• Innovation: Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Bright open plan office space with breakout area
• Private Medical Single Cover
• Company Pension Scheme – double match of contributions up to 10%
• Discounted shopping portal and dining out cards
• Private Dental Cover – single cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual salary review
• Target bonus scheme
• Spot bonus scheme
• Training & development
• Life Assurance

Location and Contract

Location: Dartford, UK (Flagship House, Victory Way, Crossways, Dartford, DA6QD, United Kingdom)

Contract Type: Full Time (2 years)

Annual Salary: £30,000 – £35,000

Minimum Qualifications

• Less than 12 months of relevant experience (excluding placements)
• A University Degree (obtained no earlier than 2023) or expected to achieve one of the following disciplines: Chemistry / Biology / Pharmaceutical; Chemical / Biological / Pharmaceutical Engineering; A Commercial Degree / MBA on top of a STEM degree is a plus.