##  [Our business functions](/careers/our-business-functions "Our business functions") 

 ## Turn your career into an experience

Improving and extending people's lives is what we do. It’s our purpose, our calling – the summit we’re always striving to reach. But doing this consistently, at scale, for people around the world is no easy task. ​​Getting patients the medicines they need presents a series of complex challenges that can only be overcome with curiosity, determination and the support of a strong, united team and a vast network of strong partners. Learn more about our different business functions and find out where you could thrive.



 



##  Find your team 

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###  Research and development 

Join one of our R&D teams and help turn breakthrough science into life-changing treatments. We have a track record of doing the never-been-done-before and striving to create medicines that help people live life on their own terms. 

 

 

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###  Operations 

We provide billions of doses of medicines to patients every year. And it wouldn’t be possible without our Operations teams. Join us here to help produce and deliver high-quality products, services, and technology at a global scale. 

 

 

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###  Commercial and sales 

With 30+ new molecular entities in our clinical pipeline, we have the chance to transform healthcare. In Commercial & Sales, you can help lead the way, whether you're increasing patient access or finding new ways to get our products to patients faster.

 

 

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###  Global Functions 

Our breakthroughs help millions of patients and their loved ones look forward to a brighter future. And everyone in our global functions plays a part, from HR partners to finance managers to communications professionals. Join us and you can too. 

 

 

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