Graduates
Your career starts here
Take the first step in your career with Almac.
Join a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry and gain valuable experience through on the job training and mentorship.
Advance your skills through our graduate career pathway programme, specifically tailored to build your knowledge and develop your skills to provide you with the opportunity to thrive and flourish during your career at Almac.
Reach your full potential
Training & Development
We invest in you. As a graduate and new employee, you will be provided with on-the-job training as well as the opportunity to develop your personal and professional skills through our internal development programmes.
Mentorship
We will support and guide you through your career journey at Almac. We take great pride in the importance of individuality at every level and promote self-empowerment.
Benefits
We give our people the recognition and rewards they truly deserve for the hard work they do. As well as receiving a competitive salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including paid family friendly leave and annual bonuses.
What our recent graduates had to say...
“When I first joined Almac as a recent graduate, I was looking for a position where I could engage in a meaningful work and develop along the way. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to work on exciting projects and with inspiring people in order to advance human health. Working as a Quality Compliance Officer, one of the most satisfying aspects of this role is being able to contribute to the manufacture of high-quality medicines, while improving the lives of patients all over the world.”
Adriana Nguyen, Graduate Quality Compliance Officer
“One of the standout aspects of Almac is the collaborative nature of my office. From day one, I felt warmly welcomed. Beyond the immediate team, Almac offers a vibrant workplace culture, providing numerous opportunities for involvement, whether it's a charity event, a bake sale, or a fitness challenge. The flexible work hours, generous annual leave and the Westfield Healthcare package are great company advantages which enhance the overall work experience.”
Ella Robinson, Graduate Quality Compliance Officer
Our benefits
Flexible Working Options
With 18 locations across the globe, we offer a flexible working policy to allow you to tailor your week with your line manger and team. We offer a blend of office, hybrid, and flexible working.
Salary and Bonuses
In Northern Ireland, we rank in the top 5 companies for salaries and staff numbers, including annual bonuses and salary reviews.
Competitive Paid Leave entitlements
We offer a range of extra paid leave days on top of your annual entitlements including marriage, moving house and medical appointments. Through the one week holiday buy back scheme, employees also have flexibility around holiday allocation.
Employee Recognition Schemes
As we pride ourselves on our people, we have a variety of employee recognition schemes such as nominated awards, gift cards, long service awards and an employee referral scheme.
Training & Development
Our employees stay with us for over 8 years on average. We offer training and development opportunities, including lunchtime learning lecture programs and eLearning modules available for all staff.
Health & Wellbeing
With a global reputation for excellence built over 50+ years, Almac works to advance human health including that of our employees. We offer private healthcare assistance, enhanced occupational sick pay, on-site physiotherapy and much more.