Executive Management Program Trainee (APAC)

APL group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Zuellig Pharma in Singapore offers an Executive Management Program Trainee position in APAC. The fast-track program features a 2+1-year rotational path across multiple business units and markets, with mentorship from executive leadership and exposure to high-impact projects.

The ideal candidate holds an MBA from a top-tier school (within 24 months or graduating in 2027) and has at least 5 years of full-time work experience, with willingness to relocate within Asia.

Qualifications

• MBA from a leading global business school, completed within the last 24 months or with expected graduation in 2027.
• At least 5 years of full-time work experience in any industry.
• Work authorization in at least one Zuellig Pharma key Asian market and willingness to relocate across Asia.

Responsibilities

• Rotational assignments across different business units and markets in APAC.
• Lead and contribute to strategic tasks in commercial development, product/operations management, and supply chain.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives.
• Identify and drive initiatives to enhance company processes.
• Learn and develop under executive leadership mentorship.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Mobility willingness

Education

MBA

Job description

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Join our dynamic team where innovation and care converge in a culture that values continuous learning, diversity and transformative career development. Underpinned by THRIVE with Zuellig Pharma, our commitment to transforming the way we grow, care and succeed together as one organization, we are dedicated to helping our people make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Executive Management Program Trainee (APAC)

Requisition ID: 3028

Posting Start Date: 28 Oct 2026

Location: Singapore

Who are we:

Zuellig Pharma is a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, and our purpose is to make healthcare more accessible to the communities we serve. We provide world-class distribution, digital, and commercial services to support the growing healthcare needs in this region.

The company started a hundred years ago and has grown to become a multibillion-dollar business, covering 13 markets with over 12,000 employees. Our people serve more than 200,000 hospitals, 55,000 clinics, 53,000 pharmacies and work with over 450 clients, including the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world.

Purpose of the Role:

This is a fast-track executive management program designed to groom future leaders for Zuellig Pharma. The program involves a 2+1-year rotational period across various business units and markets in Asia. Trainees will work on high-impact projects, receive direct mentorship from executive leadership, and are expected to propose and drive process improvements.

The ideal candidate is an MBA graduate from a top-tier business school with at least 5 years of prior work experience, and a willingness to relocate and be based within the APAC region.

What You’ll Do :

• Rotational Assignments:
  • Complete strategic and critical assignments in different business units and markets to gain broad exposure to the company's operations.
• Project Management:
  • Lead and contribute to significant tasks and projects in areas like commercial development, product/operations management, supply chain, and enabling functions.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Partner with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Process Improvement:
  • Identify, propose, and drive initiatives to enhance company processes.
• Leadership Development:
  • Learn and excel under the direct supervision and mentorship of the company's Executive Leadership.

What will make you successful ?

Must-Have:

• Education: A full-time MBA from a leading global business school, completed within the last 24 months or with an expected graduation in 2027.
• Experience: At least 5 years of prior full-time work experience in any industry.
• Nationality & Mobility : Have work authorization in at least one of Zuellig Pharma’s key Asian markets [Cambodia | Hong Kong | Indonesia | Korea | Malaysia | Myanmar | Philippines | Singapore | Taiwan | Thailand | Vietnam ] and demonstrate willingness and ability to relocate across markets within Asia as required.

Key Strengths & Attributes:

• Personal Attributes: Engages in collaboration, embraces learning and serves as a model for upright behavior.
• Demonstrated Leadership: Demonstrated track record of strategic thinking, managing complexity, leading change and empowering people.
• Learning Agility: Willingness to learn from experience, be innovative, efficient, and thrive in an ambiguous environment.

What we offer:

• We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees can learn, grow, and achieve shared success.
• We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every individual feels valued, respected, and treated fairly.
• As a leading multi-market healthcare solutions provider, we empower our employees to gain comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the dynamic healthcare industry across the region.
• Enjoy the flexibility to effectively balance your work and personal life while taking charge of your career journey through our empowering growth opportunities.
• Our Total Rewards program is designed to support your overall well-being in every aspect.

Zuellig Pharma promotes an inclusive, fair workplace by ensuring equitable employment and compensation based on merit, regardless of background.