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 recommendations for process improvements.
- Prepare and deliver presentations, demos, and documentation to communicate AI/DIGITAL concepts and outcomes to non-technical stakeholders.
- Support change management activities by helping to create training materials, quick-reference guides, or best-practice examples for AI/DIGITAL use in the organization.
- Stay current on AI/DIGITAL tools, trends, and best practices relevant to operations, external manufacturing, and business transformation.
- Design and/or prototype at least one AI/DIGITAL solution for GPO ExM; including documented business impact, with a final end of term presentation to key stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in a STEM discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Systems, Operations Research, or related field).
- Demonstrated proficiency and hands-on experience with AI or related technologies, such as:
- Generative AI/DIGITAL tools (e.g., large language models, chat-based AI/DIGITAL assistants)
- Machine learning / data science concepts
- Natural language processing, data analytics, or automation tools
- Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn new tools, platforms, and technologies.
- Proven ability to demonstrate how AI/DIGITAL can be applied in a business context to improve performance, speed, and user experience (e.g., class projects, prior internships, competitions, or personal projects).
- Demonstrate awareness of data privacy, security, and responsible AI considerations in AI/DIGITAL use cases
- Previous internship and/or coop experience with another corporation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional, global environment.
- High level of initiative, curiosity, and willingness to challenge the status quo.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with one or more programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL, JavaScript) or low-code / no-code platforms.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) or collaboration tools.
- Experience working with operational, supply chain, or manufacturing data.
- Exposure to process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) or Operations/Manufacturing environments.
- Experience working with operations, supply chain, manufacturing in a highly regulated industry
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.
Salary range:
The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD
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