Cardinal Health’s Early Career Development Program is an entry-level professional development and capability building program. Through a robust career readiness journey, we prepare participants with the skills to navigate the organization and build connections while providing challenging assignments that aid in growing and owning your career path. The program is geared towards recent college graduates interested in the healthcare industry that are searching for a rewarding career. With our Early Career Development Program, you can do what matters, stay balanced and find your place. Cardinal Health is where you belong.

Location: Alajuela, Costa Rica

Start Date: July 1, 2024

Why choose the Manufacturing Early Career Development Program?

Participants have the opportunity to develop strong manufacturing and engineering knowledge as well as build relationships through exposure to challenging assignments and diverse experiences. Participants will gain valuable experience in a highly regulated medical manufacturing setting that manufactures and distributes healthcare products to a broad range of healthcare customers. The program is designed to give participants knowledge of both technical engineering and leadership capabilities.

Participants will complete a 12-month assignment within a team at a manufacturing site. Roles will be determined based on business need and may include:

Manufacturing operations
Process innovation and process management
Medical product and process validation processes
Facility management
Lean Six Sigma methodologies; Root cause problem solving
Quality and regulatory
Leading professional and manufacturing teams

Accountabilities in this role:

Analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
Quality and results orientation with a proactive approach
Ability to prioritize requests effectively and understand importance and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently with moderate level of direction
Must be willing to adapt to shifting requirements or priorities

Qualifications:

For consideration in the Cardinal Health Early Career Development Program, you must meet a combination of the following requirements:

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering or a related field, preferred
Expected graduation of winter 2022 or spring 2023, preferred
Knowledge of supply chain principles, Lean Six Sigma or other improvement techniques, preferred
Previous internship experience, preferred
Strong leadership, communication and analytical skills
Participation in extracurricular activities and/or community service
Must have unlimited work authorization in the United States with no requirement for future sponsorship

To learn more about Cardinal Health and the Internship Program visit cardinalhealth.com/college.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.

Sr. Analyst, Manufacturing Embark