Graduate Program 2026

Colorcon, Inc.; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical leader is seeking candidates for its Graduate Program 2026 based in Dartford, UK. This full-time, two-year position offers opportunities in business development and technical support. Candidates must have a relevant degree and less than 12 months of experience. The program provides structured development and aims to foster professionals who can contribute to a healthier world, with a competitive annual salary between £30,000 and £35,000.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Training & development

Qualifications

• Less than 12 months relevant experience.
• University Degree obtained no earlier than 2023.

Responsibilities

• Engage in business development and customer care roles.
• Participate in technical development and support projects.
• Collaborate on impactful projects that improve society.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Team Player

Communication

Passion for health care

Drive

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical or relevant field

Job description

Graduate Program 2026

Colorcon® is a world leader in the titulaire development, supply and technical support of formulated figured coating systems, modified release technologies, specialty excipients and functional packaging for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and animal health industries. Our best‑in‑class products and technologies are complemented by our extensive formulation experience, application data, and value‑added services to support all phases of solid oral dose design, development and manufacture.

Our focus on market issues and technology development has earned Colorcon an international reputation as a pharmaceutical supplier of choice. That reputation is based on superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance and reliable supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville最高 Pennsylvania Shu

Colorcon has 26 technical service laboratories globally and more than 2100 employees exclusively dedicated to its customer base.

• Platinum Rule: We treat others the way they want to be treated.
• Empowerment: We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision‑making.
• Keep Getting Better: We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can.
• Teamwork: We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals.
• Customer Focus: We put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do.
• Global Respect: We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate.

At Colorcon we value diversity. Typically, that means diversity in people. But here, we also appreciate and respect a diversity of possibilities around our professional roles, creative team‑oriented solutions, projects and career paths. Along with diversity, we believe in empowerment. We encourage our employees to approach challenges in imaginative and proactive ways. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and encourage you H to let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Working Together for a Healthier World

Colorcon is a global company and also has sites in many European countries. Colorcon develops, offers technical advice and manufactures specialty coatings for tablets, ingredients that help pills work better, and packaging that keeps products safe.

Through a commitment to innovation, quality and collaboration, we ensure our customers’ products go from concept to commercialization, quickly and easily.

Our 24‑month Graduate Programmes provide you with a learning environment to help you become a well‑rounded commercial or technical expert in the healthcare sector and launch your career and shape your future with a global market leader. You’ll be part of a dynamic, diverse, and ambitious European / Middle Eastern / African team with strong links to other regions across the globe.

Commercial Graduate Program

• Business development
• Customer care
• Business technology
• Marketing
• Digital marketing

Technical Graduate Program

• Technical development
• Technical customer support
• Colorcon academy
• Product development
• Regulatory affairs

Please note you may only submit one application for our graduate opportunities.

We will close for applications on 31st January 2026.

What We Offer

• A structured graduate development programme with mentoring, training, and clear progression pathways.
• Opportunities to work on impactful projects that improve society and shape industries.
• A culture that celebrates achievements, values diversity….. **SHORTCUT**

Core Skills You’ll Develop

• Professional skills for client engagement and delivery.
• Personal development skills including communication and collaboration.
• Technical understanding of the pharmaceutical / nutraceutical industry.
• Customer Relationship Management: collaborate with subject matter experts to find:Set innovative solutions for clients.
• Experience across different departments in a global organisation that is the market leader in its segment.
• Structured learning through a dedicated eLearning platform.
• Guidance and support from a Line Manager, Mentor, and Buddy.

What We Value In Our Graduates

• Passion for health care: Bringing technical solutions that patients will benefit from to commercialization.
• Communication: Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues.
• Analytical Thinking: Able to approach problems logically and eager to develop your analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Simplification: Making complicated matters easy to understand.
• Team Players: Able to work effectively within a team providing constructive input in a collaborative environment and incorporating feedback.
• Drive: Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
• Self‑Awareness: Recognizes your own development needs and is committed to learning and refining your technical and commercial skills.
• Innovation: Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.

What You’ll Gain

• Supportive culture: A collaborative team environment that actively supports your development and helps you grow your career as a professional.
• Global opportunity: The chance to join a market‑leading, high‑performing, global company.
• Purpose‑driven work: Opportunities to contribute to our commitments in working together for a healthier world.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave.
• Bright open‑plan office space with breakout area.
• Private medical single cover.
• Company pension scheme)=> double match of contributions up to 10%.
• Discounted shopping portal and dining out cards.
• Private dental cover – single cover.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Target bonus scheme.
• Spot bonus scheme.
• Training & development.
• Life Assurance.

Location(s): Dartford, UK.

Contract type: Full time, 2 years.

Annually: 30,000.00 – 35,000.00.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidate specification:

To be eligiblePersonally for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a University Degree (obtained no earlier than 2023) or expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines (or similar).

• Chemistry / Biology / Pharmaceutical.
• Chemical / Biological / Pharmaceutical Engineering.
• A Commercial Degree / MBA on top of a STEM degree is a plus.

Location:
Flagship House, Victory Way,
Crossways, Dartford, DA6 9QD
United Kingdom.

Annual salary: 30,000.00 – 35,000.00.