Student Placement - Packaging Operations

Who We Are:

Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for.

We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions. Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants.

Job Description

Are you ready to put your studies into practice and make a meaningful contribution from day one? During your twelve-month placement, you’ll work within both the Packaging Operations and Technical Operations departments, gaining practical experience in a supportive and professional environment.

Organon is recruiting for a STEM student to join us by the beginning of August 2027 for 12 months for a student placement to join our world class manufacturing site in Cramlington, Northumberland.

Packaging Operations oversees the delivery of packaging volumes on site, offering insight into the coordination of an operational function. Technical Operations collaborates with teams across and beyond the site to support tablet formulation, manufacturing, and blister packaging. The team provides technical expertise to maintain, improve, and optimise production processes.

You’ll contribute to validation strategies, technical transfer of materials, product compliance, and process troubleshooting. As part of a multidisciplinary site, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including Production, Engineering, and Quality.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support manufacturing and packaging of solid oral dose products.
• Drive process improvements and assist with validations.
• Conduct product and cleaning reviews.
• Support equipment selection, installation, and testing.
• Investigate atypical results and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and company procedures.
• Assess impact of supplier changes.
• Assist with technical evaluation and project support for new product introductions.

Skills & Experience:

• You will be looking to complete a 12-month placement in your third or penultimate year of study, returning to your course at the end of the placement.
• Studying a STEM degree (Science, Technology or, Engineering degree or Maths) or equivalent qualification 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset.
• High integrity and accountability.
• Organised with effective project management skills.
• Quick to build working relationships and adapt.
• Creative problem-solver with a can-do attitude.
• Eager to learn and open to feedback.

Application Process Timeline Overview: 

Stage 1 – Submission of CV and Cover Letter. Candidates will be required to submit their CV and cover letter.

Stage 2 – Initial Informal Discussion (between 9th November 18th November 2026). Candidates will be selected and invited to take part in an initial informal discussion about the role, as well as an opportunity for you to find out about the company.

Stage 3 – Assessment Centre + Final Interview (Early December 2026). Candidates successful at stage 2 will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre, located on site at Cramlington. Candidates will spend a day at the facility, getting a feel for Organon as well as taking part in several activities including a site tour and a final interview.

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