Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships offer a great opportunity to upskill your existing workforce and/or recruit new talent across your organisation. There are development opportunities for everyone!

Apprenticeships are available at many different levels and occupations across the UK, and the number of apprenticeships being undertaken within the UK pharmaceutical industry is on the rise. Accredited apprenticeships will usually lead to a recognised qualification, which include GCSEs/Nationals, up to and including part time study for a Foundation, Honours degree and/or Masters degrees.​

Apprenticeship Case Studies

Tayla's Story

Tayla is a fantastic ambassador for apprenticeships and for the company. Incorporating apprenticeships into our team has brought measurable value to Pharmaron. - James Brown, Senior Manager (Analytical Services) at Pharmaron Biologics (UK)

Cameron's Story

Our apprentices novel ideas and hard work have been invaluable, allowing us to continue supporting our clients in delivering ground-breaking therapies to patients. - Mike Kilcooley, Viral Vector Team Lead & Apprentice Manager, eXmoor Pharma

Lauren's Story

In the short time Lauren has been with us, her confidence and skills have grown remarkably. It has been great to see her progress. - Taelor Patterson, Senior Manager (Process Sciences) at Pharmaron Biologics (UK)

James' Story

Junior staff have been able to to develop mentoring and managerial skills when taking on supervisory roles with apprentices, ensuring they are guided through their placement with care and consideration for their development. - Mike Kilcooley, Viral Vector Team Lead & Apprentice Manager, eXmoor Pharma

Alexandra's Story

The novel ideas the apprentices have brought in from their degrees, alongside the hard work in their workplace placements have been invaluable for eXmoor. - Mike Kilcooley, Viral Vector Team Lead & Apprentice Manager, eXmoor Pharma.

Callum's Story

An apprenticeship is an amazing opportunity for young people to train in a practical way. - Alison Arnold, PhD, Head of Fermentation and Microbiology, Ingenza Ltd.

The following employer related links will provide useful starting points and information on specific opportunities to engage with apprenticeships in the UK.