Associate Inhouse Consultant – Leadership Development

MilliporeSigma; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

MilliporeSigma, a US business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, in Burlington, MA, offers an Associate GOglobal Graduate Program — a 24‑month leadership track for recent MBA/Master’s/PhD graduates. You will rotate through functions across Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics, building leadership, strategy, and business acumen.

Participants gain international exposure, engage in targeted trainings, and transition into a leadership role within the organization after completing rotations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Business, Life Science, or Engineering with a 2024–Summer 2027 graduation date.
• Practical experience applying Data & AI to business challenges.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 24‑month leadership development program with recent graduates.
• Engage in strategic management consulting projects with senior leaders.
• Rotate through 3–4 functions (e.g., marketing, operations) across global businesses.
• Undertake international rotations to broaden global business understanding.

Skills

Data & AI

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

Master's or PhD in Business/Life Science/Engineering

Job description

Associate, GOglobal Graduate Program | Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

The Tone:

This is a 24-month leadership development program at MilliporeSigma, a US business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, located in Burlington, MA. MilliporeSigma enriches people’s lives by innovating with science and technology, providing solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. This program is designed for recent MBA/Masters/PhD Graduates to build core competencies and immerse in business functions. The Associate, GOglobal Graduate Program is critical for identifying and developing future leaders who will drive progress within the organization’s global businesses.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Burlington, MA
• Pay: $72100–$126800 yearly
• Mission: To develop future leaders by providing strategic management consulting and functional business rotations across Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics sectors.
• Tech Stack: MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), Data & AI

What You’ll Actually Do

• Develop leadership: Participate in a 24-month leadership development program (LDP) for recent MBA/Masters/PhD Graduates.
• Engage in projects: Participate in a mix of strategic management consulting projects with consultants and senior business leaders across global businesses.
• Execute rotations: Immerse in the businesses through 3-4 functional rotations of your choice, such as marketing, operations, or business development.
• Gain international exposure: Undertake one of the functional rotations internationally to broaden global business understanding.
• Improve expertise: Participate in targeted professional trainings to continuously improve technical expertise, business acumen, and soft skills.
• Transition to leadership: Following successful completion, transition to a business sector and function to continue development as a future leader within the organization.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Master’s Degree or Ph. D. in Business (Business Administration, Finance, etc.), Life Science (Biology, Chemistry, etc.), or Engineering (Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.) with a graduation date of 2024 through Summer 2027. This is an early-career role for recent graduates.
• Experience: Demonstrated interest in business or industry through coursework, professional experience, extracurriculars, or internships. Practical experience applying Data & AI to solve business challenges.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills, excitement for complex and ambiguous work, and curiosity for diverse business sectors and a broad range of topics. Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, including intermediate proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Bonus: Proactive and self-motivated mindset, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and bilingual capabilities.