Graduate Training Program 2026

Description

You are organized, driven, and thrive in an ownership position.

We welcome graduating seniors to apply for our Graduate Training Program, based out of our New York office.

This is not a contract or rotational program-it's a full-time, permanent position from day one! Participants in the Graduate Training Program are hired directly into our Public Relations team with no need for a second offer or reapplication at the end of the program. Our Graduate Trainees are junior level hires and upon graduation of the program at the 1-year mark, all GTs are considered for a promotion pending individual performance. This is an amazing opportunity to jump start your career!

What You'll Experience:

The Graduate Training Program is designed to support your transition from college to career by combining hands-on experience with structured learning. We have exciting opportunities that include roles across our PR business, including (our PR agencies, Digital & Social Strategy, Corporate Affairs, and New Business Operations).

You'll contribute to meaningful work with innovative teams who work each and every day to: develop strategic go-to-market programs for pharmaceutical and over-the-counter brands; create unique disease awareness initiatives or experiences for patients, advocacy and healthcare providers that effect meaningful change; and inform strategies for how to engage healthcare clients to optimize diversity and inclusion to lead to health equity and access.

Training & Development:

Throughout your first year, you'll participate in a curated training curriculum led by internal and external experts. Courses include PR 101, business etiquette, writing skills, Pharma 101, research, social media, and more. These sessions are designed to deepen your understanding of our industry and accelerate your growth.
For more information, check out our GT Program webpage: Graduate Training Program - Syneos Health Careers US

Requirements:

• B.A./B.S. degree in communications, liberal arts, business/marketing, or sciences with little to no professional full-time experience
• Have a degree and be available to commence employment in June 2026
  

Desired Requirements:

• Demonstrated strong written, verbal, and organizational skills
• High energy, enthusiastic and a strong interest in healthcare public relations
  

Recruitment Process:

• Applications accepted and first round interviews to take place on a rolling basis
• Second round interviews to take place during a virtual Assessment Day occurring in February and March. The Assessment Day will consist of interviews, as well as a writing test and group brainstorm activity. Individuals will only need to take part in one (1) Assessment Day

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $28.85/hr (annualized to $60,000/year based on a 40 hour work week) but may vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role.

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Why Syneos Health Communications? We are powered by Syneos Health, a global professional services organization designed to help the biopharmaceutical industry shorten the distance from lab to life. We have a proven pedigree in health, with industry titans in every facet of healthcare. This eliminates guesswork and fuels our passion for total, life-changing solutions. At the heart of health, we're uniquely poised to predict what's next and respond to the market's demand for smarter and faster answers. We are able to help our customers make important decisions within their business due to our unique understanding of the complexities that come along with working in the healthcare industry. Syneos Health Communications is able to make the complex, simple.

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Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

Syneos Health has a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy. We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated. Additionally, certain local governments or Syneos Health customers may have vaccine requirements that apply to some of our employees. These employees are required to submit proof of vaccination to Syneos Health and maintain compliance with these requirements.
At?Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.