How do I apply for vacancies with Servier?
Please e-mail a covering letter and CV stating the vacancy you are interested in to recruitment@uk.netgrs.com
Are there more opportunities within the company for graduates or for PhDs?
There are equal opportunities for both graduates and PhDs at Servier. Career progression depends on your record of accomplishment.
If I cannot submit a CV electronically, what is the best way to send it?
Please submit your CV, together with a hand-written letter of application, to the Human Resources Manager/Advisor at the following address:
Servier Laboratories Limited
Gallions
Wexham Springs
Framewood Road
Wexham
SL3 6RJ
Will you accept my application of a speculative basis?
Yes, please e-mail your CV and covering letter stating the area of Servier you would be interested in working within, to recruitment@uk.netgrs.com
How can I find out what job vacancies are available now?
Please visit our job vacancies page where you will find further information.
When will I hear back once I submit my CV?
You will receive an acknowledgement by e-mail from Servier soon after you submit your application. We will then review your application in detail and will aim to contact you within 2 weeks of receipt of your application.
Should I submit my cv and covering letter to the department in which I would like to work?
At Servier the recruitment team based at head office in Wexham deal with all vacancies and applications.
What opportunities are there for career development within the Company?
As a Company, our aim is to offer all employees opportunities for development and growth in line with their ambitions and ability. For more information on career development within Servier please click here.
In which main therapeutic areas does Servier specialise?
Cardiovascular disease, Neurosciences/CNS, Oncology, Osteoporosis, Rheumatology, Diabetes
What are the graduate retention rates?
Very high. Most graduates choose to stay and develop their careers with Servier
What are the prospects for career progression at Servier?
Servier has an exceptional track record in promoting loyal and committed employees to all levels of management within the company. In 2006/2007 we were able to promote 103 people internally, 20% of the UK workforce.
Do people need to be geographically mobile?
Servier’s UK Head Office and research facilities are based in Wexham Springs, Buckinghamshire. Salesforce opportunities are Nationwide and are field based.
How do you sift and eventually choose from the pool of applicants those to interview?
Due to company expansion, recruitment is continuous and CV’s are received mainly by e-mail. Each individual’s CV is reviewed against the job specification and if it contains the requirements we are looking for the applicant will be invited for a first interview, normally with a member of the recruitment team. If successful, the applicant will be invited for second interview with the Line Manager and Head of Department and, for certain positions within the company, a third interview will be held in Paris.
Are there opportunities to work abroad?
Given the international stature of the Company and its commitment to promotion from within, ambitious and successful colleagues will always have the opportunity to progress to senior roles either in Paris or within the many countries worldwide in which Servier is represented. In addition, there are opportunities within all disciplines to attend conferences, seminars and symposia in various countries as part of their personal development.
Can I contact someone to discuss career opportunities at Servier?
The number of general inquiries we receive makes this prohibitive. You may research your options by reviewing the "Careers at Servier" page.
