Early Talent Graduate Training Programme 4

Hi my name is Maddie and I'm from East Sussex. Last year I graduated from the University of Portsmouth with first class honours in international relations. It wasn't until my final year of university that I really started to consider graduate schemes over entry level positions. I really liked the structure, support and guidance that they provide. Additionally, I never considered working in the pharmaceutical industry until my final year of university either. I've always had a strong passion for politics and sport, but I'd never considered pharmaceuticals. And it wasn't until AbbVie's programme came out, that I really did. The idea of having three rotations of nine months in different areas of the business to get really give you an idea of what the company is and what the industry is. And that is when my mind changed and I really began to delve deeper into pharmaceuticals.

My current day to day is sporting our country Training Manager with all training and development programmes. This involves working with the sales, Team marketing and many other functions. I've really enjoyed this and it has really helped my networking

Even though we were winding down from the pandemic, when I started the role working in pharmaceuticals when you know global pandemic has just hit. It does mean we had more heightened restrictions and safety procedures. However for me, COVID more impacted my time at university as I essentially done half of it in lockdown, and all lessons and everything virtual so definitely impacted my decision making after I graduated.

Where do you see yourself in five years time is always a difficult question and especially when you're only 22. This is my first ever role and I'm really enjoying it so I just say to be happy in my work life personal life and keep striving to achieve and become successful.