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Viatris

Dates to be confirmed Sandwich

Viatris is a major global pharmaceutical company that bridges generics and branded medicines, serving approximately 1 billion patients yearly across diverse therapeutic areas. This undergraduate industrial placement offers a year-long opportunity to work as a Materials Scientist within the Global Respiratory Group, contributing to the development of inhalation medicines such as dry powder inhalers, metered-dose inhalers, and nebulised products.

What you’ll do

  • Conduct laboratory work on respiratory medicine formulations and delivery systems
  • Support the development and optimisation of inhalation drug products
  • Contribute to materials characterisation and testing within the respiratory portfolio
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on pharmaceutical research and development
  • Document findings and assist with technical reporting

Eligibility

  • Undergraduate student or recent graduate in materials science, chemistry, pharmaceutical science, or related discipline
  • Ability to commit to a 12-month sandwich placement
  • Interest in pharmaceutical development and respiratory medicine
  • Strong laboratory skills and attention to detail

Key facts

  • Location: Sandwich
  • Rolling — applications open, no fixed deadline
  • Industrial placement

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Last verified 18 August 2026

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