Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) Associate

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Job description

Overview

Position: Operations Leadership Development Program Associate

Locations: California (Milpitas, San Diego), USA or Maryland (Sparks), USA.

Program Length: 3 Years (Full-Time, Permanent; Final Placement Upon Completion)

Overview:

Are you ready to launch your career in Global Operations with a world-class organization that focuses on accelerating the benefits of pioneering science to improve human health and well-being? Our Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) is a dynamic three-year development opportunity designed to cultivate the next generation of operations leaders. Based in California, USA or Maryland, USA, this immersive program offers cross-functional training and hands-on experience within a global life sciences organization.

Over the course of four, nine-month rotations, you will gain hands-on experience across our key capabilities within operations. Each rotation is designed to build critical skills, provide global exposure, and develop your leadership capabilities through mentorship and real-workplace challenges. One rotation will also include the opportunity to lead and supervise a team. Upon successful completion of the program, you will transition into a full-time leadership role aligned with your strengths and business needs.

Responsibilities

Three-Year Rotational departments could include, but are not limited to:

• Supply Chain

• Procurement

• Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical & Industrial)

• Manufacturing Operations

• Chemical Manufacturing Operations

• Consumables

• Instrumentation

• Informatics

• Continuous Improvement / Lean Six Sigma / Operational Excellence

• Quality Assurance

• Environmental, Health & Safety

• Global Exposure: Work with cross-functional teams and gain insight into international operations

• Foundational Experience: A broad, foundational understanding of global operations in a high-impact industry

• Professional Development & Networking: Gain leadership coaching, people management and technical skills training, project management experience and opportunities to connect with senior leaders.

• A pathway to a meaningful, full-time career with long-term advancement potential

• Working in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility

• Final Placement: A full-time position upon successful completion of the program

• Competitive Salary & Benefits

• Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical & Industrial)

• Internship or Co-Op experience in relevant coursework

• Commitment to the full 3-year program

• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status.

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The state economy in brief

Maryland is in the South region (South Atlantic division) and has 6,206,011 residents (the 18th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 39.4. Its economy produced about $574,588 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 18th among states and DC, equal to $92,586 per resident.

Jobs and the labour market

The unemployment rate was 3.9% in 2026M09, which is 27th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 4.4% of employment, 12th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $59,510 a year ($28.61 an hour), 17% above the national median ($59,510 against $50,980).

What people do and what it pays

The occupations with the most jobs in Maryland are General and Operations Managers (96,740 jobs, median $117,930); Retail Salespersons (79,320 jobs, median $35,510); Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (54,890 jobs, median $48,680); Registered Nurses (52,910 jobs, median $99,790); Cashiers (49,910 jobs, median $34,390). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are General Internal Medicine Physicians (median $260,410); Chief Executives (median $248,660); Physicians, All Other (median $212,080). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in life, physical, and social science (1.9 times the national share of workers) and computer and mathematical (1.5 times the national share of workers).

Cost of living, taxes and workplace rules

Prices are above the national average in Maryland: the regional price parity is 105.0 against 100 for the whole country (44th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,705 a month and the median household income $103,678, so a year of rent equals 19.7% of income; the median home value is $419,900. The state minimum wage is $15.00 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Graduated, top rate 6.50%. It is not a right-to-work state, so union contracts can require fees from covered workers. It runs a state paid family and medical leave programme.

People and commuting

16.6% of residents were born abroad and 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 64.7% drive alone, 4.2% use public transit and 19.3% work from home; 24.2% commute 45 minutes or more.

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