Internships and scholarships

Throughout the year, Lek regularly coordinates with faculties, student organizations, and career centers, to present trends in the pharmaceutical industry and job opportunities for young professionals. This takes place at the faculties and at the company. We are focused on investing in the development and long-term support of young talented students and researchers. In addition to various events aimed at young talent, we also offer scholarships and practical training opportunities.

Scholarships

At Lek, we offer motivated students the opportunity to develop professionally and personally with us and to realize their professional ambitions through scholarships. 

Internships and scholarships are only available to Slovenian citizens.



Lek Scholarships for Industrial Pharmacy, MsC studies - Applications are open

At Lek we welcome the announcement of the English Industrial Pharmacy program at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Ljubljana, which opens an international space for the flow of top skills, experts and talent. We already employ many Slovenian master’s in industrial pharmacy in our development laboratories and production, and we will need many more in the future. Given the global nature of our company, we need interdisciplinary teams of experts from different international backgrounds. That is why we support the introduction of the English program, and we will strive to attract some of the most motivated to the scholarship program.

Luka Peternel, Head of Pharmaceutical Development at Development Centre Slovenia, Lek d.d.

For the most motivated applicants, we offer a scholarship in the form of a 7,500€ tuition fee per academic year. In addition, you will receive insights into the latest technologies, the latest trends in the pharmaceutical industry and mentoring for your master's research. 

For more information about the program, click: HERE.

Application

You can submit your application on the link until May 15, 2024: HERE.

Internships

Lek offers a variety of practical training opportunities for budding secondary school and university students.

Ljubljana

Please note that applications for practical training are currently closed. The next call is expected to open in October 2023.

Lendava

Applications for practical training in Lendava are currently open. Apply at this link.

International Internships - Applications are open

In Lek, we also offer international practices, the conditions for which are the status of an active student, enrolment in undergraduate/master's studies and proficiency in English B2/C1 (written and verbal).

Open positions

  • SCM Services - Customer Service IC
  • Production engineering
  • Commercial Operations Slovenia
  • Process Analytical Sciences
  • SCM Services - Material Planning Department
  • Commercial Operations
  • Aseptic products Ljubljana
  • Sandoz development center
  • Solids Lendava
  • Quality unit Solids Lendava and Mengeš (location: Lendava).

Duration

The internship will start in October 2024 with a duration of 9-12 months.

Location

The internship will take place in Ljubljana and Lendava.

What we offer

  • Paid internship
  • Use the possibility of a paid Erasmus+ grant
  • Work laptop
  • 1 free meal/day on location
  • Workdays from Monday to Friday (Occasional weekend work: 1x month)

Applications

You can submit your application on the link until May 15, 2024: HERE.

We will inform the successful applicants by email in July. For further information, please contact us at: strategic.programs@sandoz.com.

Employment opportunities

Lek looks for associates who are ready for challenges, seek to obtain new experience and knowledge, and dare to step beyond borders. The challenge we can offer as part of a global corporation can definitely mean an important step towards success.

Careers at Lek

Ask us

Talent Acquisition
info.lek@sandoz.com