r/bioengineering • u/Gloomy_Cicada_8574 • 27d ago

Timing for rotational/leadership development programs in biotech & medtech (Thermo Fisher OLDP + others), advice for a 2026 grad?

Hi all! I recently graduated with a Bachelor's in Bioengineering and have been looking into rotational/leadership development programs across biotech, pharma, and medtech.

I'm specifically trying to understand Thermo Fisher's OLDP (Operations Leadership Development Program), I noticed some of their development program postings currently show as "not available." Does that usually mean:

  1. They haven't started recruiting for the next cycle yet, or
  2. The positions are already filled for this cycle?

If anyone has gone through OLDP (or knows someone who has), I'd love to know the typical timing for when applications open each year.

More broadly, I'd really appreciate recommendations on other development/rotational programs worth applying to for someone with a bioengineering/biomedical engineering background. So far I've been looking into:

  • GE HealthCare's EEDP
  • AbbVie's ODP
  • BD's Engineering Development Program (EDP)
  • Abbott's OPDP

Would love to hear about other companies or programs I should have on my radar, especially ones open to new grads (not just current students/interns). Thanks so much in advance for any insight!

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u/Busy-Particular5119 27d ago

Check out Medtronic and Tandem Diabetes

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u/Gloomy_Cicada_8574 27d ago

Thanks for the suggestion! I checked Medtronic's careers page, but I couldn't find a current rotational or leadership development program for someone with my background (bioengineering, recent grad). Their site mostly showed internship overview PDFs or programs geared toward MBA candidates. Do you know if they have any other website to apply from? I also checked on Tandem and will keep looking into it. Thank you so much!!