EMEA Marketing Associate Review

The role develops throughout the year, but the day-to-day responsibilities includes managing finances, supporting the team with internal communication and projects, coordinating and/or supporting marketing projects, contributing to various ongoing projects including advertising campaigns, congresses, material creation, team/brand strategy and supporting internal initiatives & projects. The role requires working with cross-functional teams including with marketing, medical, legal

The role enables the development of various new and existing skills. New skills developed include a knowledge of how marketing works within the pharmaceutical industry, including the strategies, methods, restrictions, limitations and opportunities to market the brand. You're also able to develop an wider understanding of the pharmaceutical industry. Soft skills including project management, communication with internal and external colleagues, presenting to/leading calls with several colleagues, networking, working under pressure and professionalism.

The amount and level of responsibility increased continuously throughout the placement. It started with projects that was relevant to my interests and progresses as my knowledge in the role developed. Projects became more challenging, demanding and analytical, and required greater medical/scientific and strategic knowledge of the drug and therapy area. I went from just shadowing projects, to leading and supporting various projects including some which were very demanding but very impactful.

I received a huge amount of support throughout the placement, including brilliant ongoing support from my line manager and colleagues with my personal and professional development and on my ongoing projects and challenges. We were provided with a mentor with a significant amount of experience in the business and every colleague including senior managers were happy and willing to network and have a call/catch-up without any strings attached.

The company culture is based on the company's 'Credo'. The consequence of this is an extremely welcoming, kind and thoughtful culture in the company. The atmosphere is professional but not unnecessarily strict, with a business-casual dress code and the ability to manage your own time. There's some sports opportunities including a free gym and also the opportunity to engage with voluntary, sustainability and charitable initiatives with various groups.

Overall, I really enjoyed the placement. I went into the placement having previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry so I knew what it would be like, however it might not be for everyone. The two standout aspects of the placement for me was my boss and colleagues being amazing - helpful, kind, and brilliant to work with, and the level of responsibility I was given including the opportunity to lead very large and important projects.

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The assessment center will include an interview, group task, individual analysis and individual presentation (that you can prepare in advance). You need to be keen and knowledgeable about the industry and about J&J (to a reasonable extent). To make the most of the interview process and eventually the placement, you need to be genuinely interested and passionate about working in the medical industry.