Graduate Rotation Programme 2026

Viatris; Ireland; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Laboratories Limited, part of Viatris, invites graduates to join the 2026 Graduate Development Programme in Ireland. The two-year rotation across Production, Automation, Engineering, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs and OpEx will develop technical and business skills.

Participants will gain hands-on experience in day-to-day pharmaceutical operations and receive mentorship from senior colleagues, with opportunities at Dublin, Cork, Galway sites and the global Dublin office.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with an Honours degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
• A grade of 2.1 or higher is required for the programme.
• Demonstrated success in previous work experience, placement, or extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in 3 structured rotations across site departments such as Production, Automation, Engineering, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs and OpEx.
• Gain exposure to day-to-day operations in a pharmaceutical organisation while being assigned to specific impactful projects.
• Receive continuous mentorship and training from senior colleagues who will guide your growth and development.
• Expand your technical abilities and key business skills in a progressive, innovative environment.
• Graduate will participate in careers fairs, TY & STEM Ireland events.

Skills

Strong communication

Ambitious

Education

Honours degree in STEM

2.1 or higher grade

Job description

McDermott Laboratories Limited

Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.

Join Viatris' 2026 Graduate Development Programme - Shape the Future of Pharma

Viatris is now accepting applications for its 2026 Graduate Development Programme, aimed at developing the next generation of leaders.

About the Programme

Launching in September 2025, the Viatris Graduate Development Programme is designed to equip high-performing graduates with the skills, knowledge, and experience to thrive in a dynamic global healthcare environment.

Throughout this two-year programme, participants will rotate across three well-structured departments at one of our cutting-edge pharmaceutical sites in Dublin, Cork, Galway, or our Global office in Dublin. Our locations include the manufacturing sites in Damastown (Dublin 15), Baldoyle (Dublin 13), Inverin (Galway), Little Island (Cork) and the corporate office in Northern Cross (Dublin 17).

What You Will Be Doing

• During the 2-year program, participants will participate in 3 structured rotations across various site departments such as Production, Automation, Engineering, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs and OpEx, etc.
• Gain exposure to day-to-day operations in a pharmaceutical organisation while being assigned to specific impactful projects.
• Receive continuous mentorship and training from senior colleagues who will guide your growth and development.
• Expand your technical abilities and key business skills in a progressive, innovative environment.
• Graduates will participate in careers fairs, TY & STEM Ireland events.

What You Will Gain

• In-depth knowledge of Viatris business and operations.
• Practical experience working with cutting-edge pharmaceutical technology.
• A tailored, comprehensive onboarding program that sets you up for success.
• A clear pathway for career progression within a leading global pharmaceutical company.

Who We Are Looking For

• Recent graduates or upcoming graduates with an Honours degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), 3rd level qualification. A grade of 2.1 or higher is a requirement for the programme.
• Demonstrated success in previous work experience, placement, or extracurricular activities.
• Interest in pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry; Production, Engineering, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain etc.
• High achievers who thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong communicators with a passion for making a difference in healthcare.
• Ambitious individuals eager to take on challenges and make an impact.

Competitive Salaries & Benefits

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Why Viatris?

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. You will also have the opportunity to access excellent career progression opportunities and work-life balance initiatives.

Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris

At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/Careers/Diversity-and-Inclusion

Sustainability at Viatris

Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility