Young Graduate Aseptic Process Optimization (m/f/d)

Young Graduate Program - Aseptic Fill & Finish Manufacturing and Sterility Assurance

At Terumo, we advance lifesaving medical technologies to benefit society. Are you eager to make a difference with us? Here, you’ll grow your expertise while staying true to your personal aspirations.

Guided by our Japanese heritage, we act with respect, take ownership, and pursue continuous improvement. If you see yourself in our values, keep reading; this might be the opportunity you're looking for

Department Info

At Terumo Pharmaceutical Solutions (PSD), we develop parenteral drug delivery solutions that focus on optimising critical aspects of drug delivery, ensuring that our solutions meet the highest standards of quality, reliability and patient safety.

As part of Terumo Corporation, we are globally trusted for quality and precision, partnering with pharmaceutical and medical device companies around the world. We offer comprehensive product design and development services, supporting our partners from the earliest phases of drug development through to commercialisation.

Innovation and creativity are at the core of what we do. Our teams continuously push boundaries to develop and manufacture advanced infusion and injection technologies across a wide range of applications.

At PSD, we work in close collaboration with our partners and with each other: We listen. We question. We deliver.

Job Summary

You will join our 18-month Young Graduate Program, designed to accelerate your development within aseptic fill & finish manufacturing and sterility assurance in a highly regulated GMP environment.

From the start, you will work close to the shop floor and real production processes, gaining hands-on experience in how aseptic filling operations are executed, controlled, and continuously improved. You will develop a strong understanding of how sterile manufacturing environments are designed and managed to prevent contamination, including cleanroom controls, environmental monitoring, personnel practices, and structured contamination control strategies.

Throughout the program, you will learn to connect process data, microbiological insights, and quality requirements within a risk-based and science-driven compliance framework. In this role, you will contribute to data-driven improvements that enhance process robustness, compliance, and inspection readiness - translating complexity into concrete actions that strengthen product safety and manufacturing performance.

Job Responsibilities

From day one, your work will contribute to strengthening aseptic manufacturing capabilities by identifying potential process risks and improvement opportunities using environmental monitoring data, deviations, and operational insights, and supporting investigation activities together with cross-functional teams. You will contribute to shaping and improving process and equipment concepts that impact sterility risk, including layouts, procedures, and technologies. You will translate microbiological and process data into practical improvements that help establish robust, future-ready processes, supporting high standards in product quality, compliance, and inspection readiness.

As a starting point in Manufacturing, you will build a strong foundation, gaining hands-on exposure to aseptic processes, interventions, and operator practices through training, simulations, and project work. You will work in a hybrid setup combining shop floor exposure (in a controlled training and qualification context) with analytical work, contributing to activities such as aseptic process simulations, documentation, and process optimisation initiatives, while developing a strong understanding of how aseptic processes are designed and controlled in practice.

Building on this operational foundation, the Quality Assurance phase will allow you to connect process understanding with regulatory and quality expectations by contributing to contamination control strategies, change control, risk assessments, and deviation management. You will help shape structured outputs such as reports and documentation, contributing to the development of robust quality and compliance frameworks.

The final phase within Quality Control will further strengthen your scientific and data-driven capabilities by analysing environmental monitoring trends, deepening your understanding of contamination mechanisms, and supporting improvements in how microbiological data is interpreted and applied. You will help bridge data flows between Manufacturing and Quality functions, contributing to a more integrated and effective approach to sterility assurance.

At the end of the program, you will transition into a permanent landing position aligned with both business needs and your individual strengths, building on the experience gained during your rotations. This role will typically sit at the intersection of Manufacturing, Quality, and Sterility Assurance, where you will continue to develop your expertise and contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of aseptic processes within a highly regulated environment.

Profile Description

• Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a relevant process/pharmaceutical engineering discipline
• Strong scientific background ideally linked to aseptic manufacturing, sterility assurance, or microbiological concepts
• Fluent in German and English
• Willingness to work primarily on site in Leverkusen (DE) to gain hands-on exposure to processes and projects
• Growth mindset with the ability to learn quickly in a complex, regulated environment
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and evolving concepts with a structured and analytical approach
• Proactive attitude towards personal development, ownership, and continuous improvement

Diversity & Inclusion
At Terumo, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, and believe that diversity strengthens our teams and drives innovation.

Offer

Kickstart your career through a structured Young Graduate Program focused on aseptic manufacturing and sterility assurance within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. Over 18 months, you will gain hands-on experience, work on impactful projects, and build a strong technical foundation through cross-functional exposure and tailored development.

You will collaborate with experts across Manufacturing, QA, QC and Engineering, combining practical learning with analytical challenges to develop a well-rounded, future-proof skillset. Supported by mentors and coaches throughout, you will contribute to shaping robust, future-ready processes in a GMP environment.

After the program, you will transition into a permanent role aligned with your strengths, offering a strong foundation for long-term growth within Terumo.

Contact Person

Lukas Uytterhaegen - Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner EMEA

Candidates must have the legal right to work in Germany. Please note that visa sponsorship or relocation support cannot be provided for this position.

Working at Terumo means advancing healthcare with heart. Here, you are empowered to grow your own way, inspired to create to innovate, and supported as we get there together. Join us in shaping a healthier future for our patients, society, and each other.