Eisai
Marketing Graduate
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We are a leading global research-based pharmaceutical company working in the neurology and oncology therapeutic areas and we define our corporate concept as "to give first thought to patients and the people in the daily living domain and increase the benefits that health care provides to them as well as meet diverse healthcare needs worldwide".
Here at Eisai our people come from many different backgrounds and join us to work across a wide variety of roles, but we all have a common purpose of human health care (hhc) - putting patients first. Our people are what makes Eisai the company we are. By joining Eisai, in any function, you will be part of an organisation with teamwork, positive energy and resilience at the heart of everything we do.
Emerging Talent is a key focus for the team at Eisai, with many of our current workforce starting or building their career as an Apprentice, Intern or Graduate. You will join a tight-knit community and be provided with a Buddy, Line Manager and access to our Emerging Talent Team to ensure you are well supported. You will join a well thought out training programme that will support your soft skills, alongside building technical skills in your role. You will be given real responsibilities from day one, which gives you the opportunity to learn from highly experienced team members and colleagues.
Why not look at what it’s like to be a Graduate at Eisai: https://www.eisai.eu/emerging-talent/
Role: Commercial Graduate (Specialist Care)
Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Salary: £27,336
Working arrangement: Hybrid Working – 3 days on-site, 2 days working from home
Start date: TBD, but likely to be 2nd November 2026
End date: September, 2027
Job Details
We are looking for two Commercial Graduates to join Eisai’s Specialist Care Team based at our head office in Hatfield, UK. The graduate will work on live regional marketing projects, gaining practical commercial experience while helping maintain momentum on critical EMEA priorities, affiliate engagement and marketing excellence initiatives.
Role Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Marketing
- Support delivery of priority EMEA Specialist Care marketing projects, including launch preparation and lifecycle activities for lemborexant, taletrectinib and future LEQEMBI formulations.
- Provide support for EMEA brand planning, affiliate engagement, project coordination, asset deployment and partner alignment where required.
- Launch readiness and affiliate support
- Support launch readiness activities, including tracking key workstreams, preparing materials, coordinating inputs and helping ensure timely follow-up across regional and affiliate teams.
- Assist with affiliate engagement activities, including meeting preparation, action tracking, market input consolidation and sharing of regional updates.
- Provide coordination support for congress planning and execution, including logistics, materials, internal alignment and post-event follow-up.
- Support development, review and deployment of approved marketing assets, ensuring materials are progressed through appropriate internal processes and made available to markets in a timely way.
- Work with cross-functional colleagues to support compliance, approval and governance requirements linked to regional marketing activities.
- Marketing excellence
- Contribute to marketing excellence initiatives, including process improvement, best practice sharing, Congress effectiveness, modular content support and effective use of digital tools.
- Help consolidate performance updates, market feedback and project status information to support decision-making and regional governance discussions.
- Provide flexible project support as required to maintain delivery momentum across critical EMEA Specialist Care growth priorities through September 2027.
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We are looking for individuals who:
- Already hold a degree or equivalent level qualification, preferably in Marketing, Life Sciences/STEM, Business Management or a related discipline.
- Have knowledge of pharmaceuticals, healthcare, life sciences or related specialist care therapy areas would be desirable.
- Have a digital, data or marketing communications background would be advantageous.
- Have a strong interest in improving outcomes for patients across Specialist Care therapy areas, including oncology, neurology and insomnia.
- Have a good understanding of marketing principles and how they support brand growth, launch readiness and lifecycle management across Specialist Care.
- Show a willingness to learn about complex therapy areas, scientific data and the contribution of ethical pharmaceuticals to patient care.
- Have an eye for detail, with a conscientious and tenacious approach to delivering projects with limited resources and tight timelines.
- Are willing to take a hands-on approach and support both detailed delivery work and broader project requirements.
- Have well-developed communication skills, with the ability to work across different countries, functions and audiences. Communications should be clear, concise and culturally sensitive.
- Have an awareness of EMEA market dynamics, country differences, healthcare system variation and the importance of tailoring regional marketing activity to affiliate needs.
- Are a team player, comfortable working in a matrix environment.
- Are creative and confident in suggesting new ideas and practical solutions.
- Are comfortable supporting multiple projects in parallel, with the flexibility to respond to changing launch, affiliate and business priorities.
Recruitment Process
Step one: Apply.
The first thing to do is to apply to one of our well-sought-after programmes. You will upload a CV and fill in some personal details so we can get in touch. We will review your application and ensure that you are fully eligible for the programme you have applied for. Our application process opens on 9th September 2026 and closes on 23rd September. Due to the anticipated high number of applicants, this role may close earlier than the advertised date. Please apply as quickly as possible to ensure you are considered.
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Step two: Video Interview.
If you are successful at the first stage, you will be invited to take part in a one-way video interview process. This allows you to showcase yourself at a time and pace that suits you. We will be transparent in the process about the questions you will answer to allow time to put your best foot forward. All video interviews will be scored by 30th September.
Step three: Face to face interview.
It’s as important to us as it is to you to make sure we find the correct fit, so any successful applicant will be invited to our Hatfield Headquarters for an assessment centre. We want you to see the site you will be working in, so we will offer you a tour alongside an assessment centre that will include a face-to-face interview, presentation and individual task. This sounds very daunting, but the Emerging Talent Team will guide you through this process so you will know what you need to prepare ahead of the day. Our assessment centre/interview for this role will take place in the first two weeks of October.
Step four: Offer.
Any successful candidate will be offered the vacancy they have applied for. Unsuccessful candidates will receive full feedback at this stage, with ideas and tips of where they can improve for future applications.
We aim to get back to you at each stage within seven working days, however, please note in busy periods this may increase. Please do not worry if you have not heard from us within our allocated time frame, we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.
What we offer in return
Eisai offers a competitive salary and excellent wider benefits package that includes:
- Electric charging points for Electric/Hybrid vehicles
- Free onsite parking
- Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee shop
- Learning and development opportunities
- Retail discounts
- Well-being & mental health awareness programmes
- Multi-faith prayer room
You will also be based out of our excellent EMEA Knowledge Centre (EKC) facility, which is our EU Headquarters, and offers an inclusive, and collaborative working environment.
Eisai Recruitment Statement
Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
Eisai EMEA EDI Commitment Statement
We believe that diverse and inclusive teams promote wellbeing, learning and innovation, helping Eisai serve our patients, their families, our employees, and society. Our commitment is:
- to embrace and celebrate our differences, respecting and valuing each other.
- to include equity, diversity, and inclusion practices in all that we do so everyone has a full sense of belonging.
- to value individual talent where every employee can be themselves and thrive in an environment of openness, trust, and integrity.
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