2026 Future Talent Program - Global Pharmaceutical Operations - External Manufacturing Co-Op

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Manufacturing Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. 

About the Team 

The Global Pharmaceutical Operations – External Manufacturing (GPO ExM) organization oversees a worldwide network of external manufacturing partners, ensuring reliable, high-quality supply of medicines to patients around the globe. The team is focused on operational excellence, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement. 

We are seeking a highly motivated co-op who is passionate about using artificial intelligence & digital solutions to simplify work, improve performance, and help transform how our teams operate day-to-day. 

Position Overview 

As a Coop for the GPO ExM team, you will explore, design, and prototype AI/DIGITAL solutions that make daily activities easier and more efficient for employees across external manufacturing operations. You will help identify opportunities where AI/DIGITAL tools (e.g., generative AI/DIGITAL, machine learning, intelligent automation) can: 

• Accelerate decision-making 

• Reduce manual, repetitive tasks 

• Improve data accessibility and insights 

• Enhance collaboration and communication 

You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business needs and demonstrate how AI can be applied in a real-world business setting to improve speed, performance, and overall effectiveness.  This role will also partner with digital information technology partners to leverage delivery/engineering tools where applicable. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Identify and assess opportunities to apply AI/DIGITAL within GPO ExM to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and enhance decision-making. 

• Design and prototype AI/DIGITAL-enabled tools, dashboards, or workflows (e.g., generative AI/DIGITAL assistants, document summarization, data analysis helpers, process automation concepts). 

• Translate business problems into AI/DIGITAL use cases and clearly articulate the potential impact (e.g., time savings, quality improvements, risk reduction). 

• Collaborate with ExM subject matter experts to gather requirements, understand pain points, and prioritize AI/DIGITAL use cases with the highest value. 

• Develop proof-of-concept demos or mockups to showcase how AI/DIGITAL can be integrated into current processes. 

• Analyze and visualize data to provide actionable insights and support reco