FIRST STEP TO A GREAT CAREER AT GENZYME WATERFORD - genzyme
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genzyme
A SANOFI COMPANY
FIRST STEP TO A GREAT CAREER
AT GENZYME WATERFORD
Graduate Programme 2014
The Genzyme Ireland biotechnology
campus is located in Waterford on
Ireland’s southeast coast.
E
stablished in 2001, the facility is on a About Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
37-acre site. Tablet and sachet
Genzyme has pioneered the development
products are manufactured in our oral
and delivery of transformative therapies for
dose manufacturing facility. The fill and finish
patients affected by rare and debilitating
facility is used for the aseptic filling of
diseases for over 30 years. We accomplish
biologics including enzyme replacement
our goals through world-class research and
therapies in the Genzyme rare disease
with the compassion and commitment of
portfolio. The filling and lyophilisation
our employees. With a focus on rare
capacity at the site places Waterford at the
diseases and multiple sclerosis, we are
heart of the Genzyme supply chain. The
dedicated to making a positive impact on
packaging facility has sachet, vial and bottle
the lives of the patients and families we
packaging lines. An extensive range of
serve. That goal guides and inspires us
product testing and release to market is
every day. Genzyme’s portfolio of
performed with distribution to over 70
transformative therapies, which are
countries worldwide.
marketed in countries around the world,
represents ground breaking and life-saving
The site has invested in state of the art
advantages in medicine. As a Sanofi
infrastructure and technology, reflecting the
company, Genzyme benefits from the reach
niche nature and high value of the products
and resources of one of the world’s largest
produced there. It also has clinical trial
pharmaceutical companies, with a shared
manufacturing capability. The pilot scale
commitment to improving the lives of
facility provides product development,
patients. Learn more at
technical transfer and process trouble
www.genzyme.com.
-shooting capability.
The quality system has been audited by
About Sanofi
leading regulatory bodies from around the
world and Genzyme Ireland has an excellent Sanofi, a global healthcare leader,
quality and compliance track record. discovers, develops and distributes
Operational excellence is a key site enabler therapeutic solutions focused on patents’
and continuous improvement processes are needs. Sanofi has core strengths in the field
grounded in best practice and involve those of healthcare with seven growth platforms:
closest to the operations. diabetes solutions, human vaccines,
innovative drugs, consumer healthcare,
emerging markets, animal health and the
new Genzyme. Sanofi is listed in Paris
(EURONEXT: SAN) and in New York (NYSE:
SNY).
2 | Graduate Recruitment Booklet
We’re expanding our Gene Pool! Now recruiting for graduates in the following areas • Engineering • Science The ideal candidate will: • Have a minimum 2.1 Honours Degree • Possess a record of high achievement and delivery • Be a proven self-starter with drive and determination to succeed • Have ability to work in a team and on own initiative • Have excellent leadership and communication skills To apply, please send CV (email only) to gradrecruitment@genzyme.com Closing date: April 25th 2014 3 | Graduate Recruitment Booklet
IDENTIFYING
TALENT
Graduate Development
Our aim for each Graduate who is successful in our recruitment
process is to provide them with the skills that they will need for
their development and to be successful in their careers. This
will be a blend of core skills, business acumen and soft skills
developed on-the-job and through a training programme.
Core Skills Development
3 separate and distinct core skills development rotations - each 8 months in
length - will be set out for each graduate.
• A period of learning
• Project work
• Formal review
Business Skills
In parallel with Core Skills the graduates will experience exposure to business skills
during each core skills development rotation
Soft Skills Enhancement
In parallel with Core Skills and Business Skills, graduates will experience exposure
to soft skills program and one soft skills activity during their development rotation
4 | Graduate Recruitment Booklet
Content and Structure
Training Electives (soft skills programmes) include Presentation Skills,
Communication Skills, Influencing Skills, Technical Report Writing.
People Project Involvement (soft skills activity) including the following
Kaizen, Volunteering, Focus Team, Community Relations and EHS.
1st Rotation 2nd Rotation 3rd Rotation
(8 months) (8 months) (8 months)
1 Training Elective 1 Training Elective 1 Training Elective
1 People Project Involvement 1 People Project Involvement 1 People Project Involvement
Muriel Gallagher,
Quality:
“At the moment I’m working
Suzanne Creagh, in the Quality Technical
Engineering: Analytics group, and am
involved with the introduction
Renett Whelan, “Genzyme’s positive future of new lab methods and
I & AT/Business: prospects and international equipment to the site.”
locations were also a draw.”
“ Genzyme has given me a
stable and structured work
environment, allowing me to
make plans for my life
outside work.”
5 | Graduate Recruitment BookletRewards at Genzyme
Base Medical Insurance
Through base pay in Genzyme, we Genzyme provides a high level of health
recognise skills and abilities that individual insurance cover to all Team Members and
Team Members bring to the company. their immediate families.
Bonus Pension Scheme
Through the company bonus scheme, This allows Team Members to make
Team Members are recognised for their provision for retirement and provides cover
performance as individuals, as part of the in the unfortunate event of death in service
team in Waterford and as contributors to or disability.
the overall success of the company.
Employee Wellness
Approved Profit Share Programme
Purchase Scheme
(Bonus Shares)
As part of the site-wide bonus, all Team
Members can participate in the approved
share profit scheme (subject to eligibilty and
terms and conditions). This allows Team
Members to use their bonus to
tax-efficiently purchase shares in the
company and to forego a further
percentage of their earnings towards
shares subsequently.
Annual medicals and flu shots are made
available to all Team Members on-site. An
Subsidised Cafeteria employee assistance programme offers
This allows all Genzyme Team Members to 24/7 access to information and counselling
avail of discounted food and beverages for Team Members and their dependents
during their working day. It also provides who require emotional support. On-site
access to complimentary tea and coffee workshops are held in relation to wellness
during breaks. issues such as nutrition and exercise,
smoking cessation and other positive
interventions. There is also a fully-equipped
fitness suite on-site with a range of
scheduled exercise classes on offer.
6 | Graduate Recruitment BookletContinuing education/study leave Top 10 Large Workplace
Genzyme provides funding and study leave in Ireland Award
to Team Members who pursue an agreed
further qualification related to their careers.
Time for Time - annual/weekly
Genzyme recognises there will be times
when Team Members need to spend
additional time at work outside of normal In 2014, Genzyme was once again named
hours to achieve business goals. As a among Ireland’s top 10 best large places to
flexible organisation, the company work. The company received the
provides Team Members with the recognition from Great Place to Work
opportunity to accrue some of this Ireland at the 12th annual Best Workplace
additional time worked and avail of the Awards held in Dublin. The awards are
hours later as “time off ” for personal needs designed to recognize employers that enjoy
at an agreed time. a high level of trust from their employees.
Flexible Working Hours Irish Heart Foundation
In recognition of the importance of whole
life balance, Team Members may agree Healthy Workplace
different start and finish times or a part-time
Genzyme’s Waterford
working arrangement, subject to the needs
facility was recognized
of the organisation.
by the Irish Heart
Foundation for the
Leave Policies innovative and proactive
• Maternity leave (paid) approach taken to
• Paternity leave (paid) promoting physical exercise and healthy
• Discretionary sick pay scheme eating among employees. The company
• 179 hours of annual leave received a Gold Award at the Foundation’s
inaugural Active@Work Awards, as well as
a Happy Heart Healthy Eating Award in
Subsidised Sports & Social Club recognition of the positive changes made in
providing healthier meals in the on-site
cafeteria.
Genzyme Sports and Social Club organise
monthly events for Team Members and
families, e.g. quad-biking, casino nights and
weekends away.
7 | Graduate Recruitment Bookletgenzyme
A SANOFI COMPANY
Genzyme Ireland,
Old Kilmeaden Road,
Waterford,
Ireland.
Phone: 051-594100
gradrecruitment@genzyme.com
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