Trainee Programs
Our offer for graduates: As a trainee, you will actively work with us from the very beginning on challenging projects and take on your own responsibilities. You can also build up your network in the company as you do so.
The ideal start
In our individually tailored seminars, we will prepare you for a qualified entry position. So there is nothing to stop you from enjoying a quick and uncomplicated start at Fresenius. Prove your skills and record your first professional success!
Currently, the following divisions offer trainee programs:
Join us now as a trainee!
A trainee program is just the right start to your career for you? Then apply now for one of our trainee programs at Helios or Vamed! We look forward to receiving your application!
The High Potential Finance Program
Projects in an interdisciplinary environment
With our corporate philosophy of "caring for life", we have set ourselves the goal of improving the quality of life of critically and chronically ill patients.
Our global units offer a variety of opportunities to work in an international environment. As a high potential, you will have the opportunity to take on responsible and creative projects in the finance environment right from the start.
Variety guaranteed
During the HiPo Finance Program you will get to know at least 3 different departments, a department assignment lasts between 5 and 6 months. You will spend part of the program (5-6 months) abroad at one of our worldwide locations. The following applies to each area of activity: We make sure that you can contribute yourself and your strengths in a targeted manner.
We will keep an eye on your development
Throughout the program, you will develop both your professional expertise and your interdisciplinary skills with the support of a personal mentor. You will also continue to develop personally and we will support you with the appropriate seminars & training.
In addition to your professional and personal development, we offer you the opportunity to actively exchange ideas in our large network.
Together with you, we would like to develop ideas and turn them into reality in order to support medical professionals around the world in providing the best possible therapy for critically and chronically ill patients on a daily basis and thus make our contribution to healthcare.
Further information about the High Potential Finance Program
Pave your way to a career in finance with our 18-month high potential finance program. During the program, you will not only learn about the different facets of a leading global healthcare company, but also work independently on projects and tasks with local and global significance for a subsequent successful professional or management career.
Program components
- 18 months program with three department assignments (corporate finance, local finance, parent company Fresenius SE)
- One assignment abroad (possible locations all around the globe)
- Board/management steered project with global significance
- Senior executive mentoring throughout the whole program
- Opening, development and closing week for professional and self development
Your profile
- Finance, economics or strategy background with Master or MBA degree with working experience (1 year) and excellent final grade OR PhD from university/business school and excellent final grade
- Firm knowledge in the area Accounting, Controlling, FP&A or Corporate Finance
- Fluency in English, other languages are beneficial
- Strong interest and willingness to develop a career in finance/strategy in the healthcare industry
- High degree of mobility and flexibility for international employment within Fresenius Kabi
- Strong analytical skills, enthusiasm for complex tasks and solution orientation
- High performance orientation and resilience
- Excellent communication skills and willingness to work with multicultural and cross-functional stakeholders
- Advanced MS office and SAP skills
Locations
- Bad Homburg
- 5-6-month assignment abroad
Start date and duration
- October
- 18 months, limited
Your contact
Curious?
Apply now for the High Potential Finance Program!
The Helios Future Talent Trainee Program
Intense from the very first moment
Helios has developed a range of special and promising trainee programs for ambitious young professionals. Are you focusing on Management, Finance & Controlling or Purchasing? Or would you like to get started in the area of IT, Care Management or Personnel (Management)? Then you have come to the right place.
Choose your start date and within 24 months, you will be familiar with the various areas in clinics of very different sizes and in different regions and will gain valuable practical experience. You will work as an intern in the wards and actively participate. In this way, you will experience the interesting structures and processes of the functional areas, such as Surgery, Physiotherapy and Sonography, as well as other areas, such as Human Resources, Quality Management or Marketing. You will gain an intensive insight into the workings of a hospital.
With a tailored development plan, we also promote the deepening of your knowledge and the development of your skills in your respective areas of specialization.
Further information on the Helios Future Talent Trainee Programs
The trainee program is aimed at graduates with a degree in Economics or a legal studies degree.
The most important information at a glance
Your profile
- Initial practical experience in Hospital Management
Practical placements
- Training content is determined on the basis of a customized development plan
- Placements in different departments, clinics and regions
- Handling cross-site projects
- Taking responsibility for projects
Locations
- Placements across Germany, location changes every 6–9 months
Start date and duration
- Flexible
- 24 months
Objectives of the trainee program
- Getting to know the operational hospital business (organization and interfaces) and its strategic development
- Working with benchmarks
- Attending negotiations and budget discussions
- Gaining initial leadership experience
Possible positions
- Follow-up program Assistant to the hospital management (german only)
- Later, manage your own site
The trainee program is aimed at graduates of a degree program with a focus on Personnel or a law degree or commercial training with relevant professional experience in operational Human Resources.
The most important information at a glance
Your profile
- Initial practical experience in Human Resources
Practical placements
- Training content is determined on the basis of a customized development plan
- Placements in different departments, clinics and regions
- Handling cross-site projects
- Taking responsibility for projects
Locations
- Placements across Germany, location changes every 6–9 months
- Deployment at Helios headquarters in Berlin
Start date and duration
- Flexible
- 24 months
Objectives of the trainee program
- Getting to know the operational and strategic human resources system
- Getting to know the different departments/interfaces within the hospital organization
- Getting to know the legal framework
- Personnel recruitment, support, development and controlling
- Working with benchmarks
- Cooperation with the works council
- Gaining initial leadership experience
Possible positions
- Head of Human Resources
The trainee program is aimed at graduates with a degree in Economics or a technical degree.
The most important information at a glance
Your profile
- Initial practical experience
Practical placements
- Training content is determined on the basis of a customized development plan
- Placements in different departments, clinics and regions
- Handling cross-site projects
- Taking responsibility for projects
Locations
- Placements across Germany, location changes every 6–9 months
Start date and duration
- Flexible
- 24 months
Objectives of the trainee program
- Getting to know the operational hospital business (organization and interfaces) and its strategic development
- Working with benchmarks
- Handling and helping with supplier negotiations
- Getting to know the ordering requirements and order processing in the hospital
- Getting to know logistic processes
- Attending meetings of medical committees
- Gaining initial leadership experience
Possible positions
- Head of Department of Purchasing or Logistics
- Regional Management
The trainee program is aimed at graduates with a degree in Medical Information Technology, Business Information Technology or IT.
The most important information at a glance
Your profile
- Initial vocational training or initial professional experience
Practical placements
- Training content is determined on the basis of a customized development plan
- Placements in different departments, clinics and regions
- Handling cross-site projects
- Taking responsibility for projects
Locations
- Placements across Germany, location changes every 6–9 months
Start date and duration
- Flexible
- 24 months
Objectives of the trainee program
- Getting to know the operational hospital business (organization and interfaces) and its strategic development
- Getting to know the Helios IT system: IT strategy, planning, procedures and standards
- Working with benchmarks
- Interdisciplinary cooperation
- Gaining initial leadership experience
Possible positions
- Head of IT
- Regional Management
The trainee program is aimed at graduates with training in Healthcare and (Pediatric) Nursing and a scientific or commercial degree in the area of Nursing and Healthcare.
The most important information at a glance
Your profile
- Initial practical experience at a hospital
Practical placements
- Training content is determined on the basis of a customized development plan
- Placements in different departments, clinics and regions
- Handling cross-site projects
- Taking responsibility for projects
Locations
- Placements across Germany, location changes every 6–9 months
Start date and duration
- Flexible
- 24 months
Objectives of the trainee program
- Getting to know the operational hospital routine and strategic development of care
- Working with care benchmarks
- Getting to know the legal framework, quality assurance and process design
- Gaining initial leadership experience
Possible positions
- Care Manager
The trainee program is aimed at graduates with an Economics degree with a focus on Controlling/Finance.
The most important information at a glance
Your profile
- Initial practical experience in Controlling or Finance
Practical placements
- Training content is determined on the basis of a customized development plan
- Placements in different departments, clinics and regions
- Handling cross-site projects
- Taking responsibility for projects
Locations
- Placements across Germany, location changes every 6–9 months
- Deployment at Helios headquarters in Berlin and the Fresenius Group headquarters in Bad Homburg
Start date and duration
- Flexible
- 24 months
Objectives of the trainee program
- Getting to know the operational hospital business (organization and interfaces) and its strategic development
- Working with benchmarks
- Getting to know the financial reporting system, for example quarterly and annual reports, business planning
- Gaining initial leadership experience
Possible positions
- Head of Controlling or Finance
- Regional Management
The trainee program is aimed at applicants with vocational training as a Medical Technician (M/F/X), a technical degree or a comparable qualification. The training takes place at Helios, but the contract runs through Fresenius Vamed.
The most important information at a glance
Your profile
- Initial practical experience in Medical Technology
Practical placements
- Training content is determined on the basis of a customized development plan
- Placements in different departments, clinics and regions
- Handling cross-site projects
- Taking responsibility for projects
Locations
- Placements across Germany, location changes every 6–9 months
Start date and duration
- Flexible
- 24 months
Objectives of the trainee program
- Getting to know the operational hospital business (organization and interfaces) and its strategic development in the field of Medical Technology
- Implementation and management of projects
- Attending negotiations and budget discussions
- Gaining initial leadership experience
Possible positions
- Team management, department management, regional management at Fresenius Vamed
The trainee program is aimed at applicants with a degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hospital Operations Technology, Architecture or a comparable qualification. The training takes place at Helios, but the contract runs through Fresenius Vamed.
The most important information at a glance
Your profile
- Initial practical experience in Industrial Engineering
Practical placements
- Training content is determined on the basis of a customized development plan
- Placements in different departments, clinics and regions
- Handling cross-site projects
- Taking responsibility for projects
Locations
- Placements across Germany, location changes every 6–9 months
Start date and duration
- Flexible
- 24 months
Objectives of the trainee program
- Getting to know the operational hospital business (organization and interfaces) and its strategic development in the field of Industrial Engineering
- Implementation and management of projects
- Attending negotiations and budget discussions
- Gaining initial leadership experience
Possible positions
- Team management, department management, regional management at Fresenius Vamed
For more information on the Future Talent Trainee Programs, including application dates and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the Helios career website (german only).
Curious?
Apply now for the Helios Future Talent Trainee Programs!
The VAMED Trainee Program
Start young
VAMED offers talented young people with outstanding commitment and motivation the opportunity to participate in an 18-month trainee program. The trainee programs in different areas of the company and specialist departments start at regular intervals. You can expect an extensive education combined with a wide range of practical "on the job” experience. Our trainees are trained step by step in the various business units under the guidance and mentoring of experienced specialists and managers. After successfully completing our trainee program, we offer you the opportunity to take on a specific task within the VAMED Group according to individual preferences and abilities.
Further information about the VAMED Trainee Programs
The trainee program is aimed at graduates with
- a degree in Industrial Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction, Medical Technology, Economics, Law or Medicine
- a post-graduate degree with a focus on Hospital Management or Nursing Studies
- a degree in Health Management with technical training
The most important information at a glance
Your profile
- Interest in healthcare
- Knowledge of the process landscape in healthcare facilities
Practical placements
- Relevant departments in the VAMED Group
- Placements in healthcare facilities across Austria
- Active participation in national and international projects
Locations
- Vienna with placements across Austria
- After the trainee program, placements abroad lasting several years are possible
Start date and duration
- Demand-based, flexible
- 18 months
Objectives of the trainee program
- Preparation for future tasks with high levels of responsibility in the specialist planning and management of a hospital
- Getting to know the operational business areas
Possible positions
- Head of Department
- Total Operational Management
- Management
The trainee program is aimed at graduates with
- a degree in Industrial Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction, Medical Technology, Economics, Law or Medicine
- a post-graduate degree with a focus on Hospital Management or Nursing Studies
- a degree in Health Management with technical training
The most important information at a glance
Your profile
- Interest in healthcare
- Knowledge of the process landscape in healthcare facilities
Practical placements
- Relevant departments in the VAMED Group
- Placements in healthcare facilities across Austria
- Active participation in national and international projects
Locations
- Vienna with placements across Austria
- After the trainee program, placements abroad lasting several years are possible
Start date and duration
- Demand-based, flexible
- 18 months
Objectives of the trainee program
- Preparation for future tasks with high levels of responsibility in the specialist planning and management of a hospital
- Getting to know the operational business areas
Possible positions
- Head of Department
- Total Operational Management
- management
The trainee program is aimed at graduates with
- business management training with a focus on Controlling/Accounting as well as an additional training in Healthcare
- relevant training in Healthcare and additional business training
- technical training with additional business training
The most important information at a glance
Your profile
- Professional experience in Controlling
- Interest in Healthcare
- Readiness for multi-year placements abroad
Practical placements
- Placements in various healthcare facilities across Austria
- Controlling department in a management company belonging to the VAMED Group
- Participation in national Controlling projects
Locations
- Vienna with placements across Austria
- After the trainee program, placements abroad lasting several years are possible
Start date and duration
- Demand-based, flexible
- 18 months
Objectives of the trainee program
- Preparation for the future, responsible Controlling tasks in healthcare facilities
- Getting to know the operational business areas
Possible positions
- Head of Department Group
- Total Operational Management
- management
The trainee program is aimed at graduates with
- a technical degree with a focus on Facility Management
- a technical degree with additional business education
- a degree in business administration with technical training
The most important information at a glance
Your profile
- Interest in healthcare
- Technical affinity
- Willingness to undertake placements abroad and to travel
Practical placements
- Relevant departments in the VAMED Group
- Interesting international placements in healthcare facilities
- Active participation in national and international projects
Locations
- Vienna with international placements
- After the trainee program, placements abroad lasting several years are possible
Start date and duration
- Demand-based, flexible
- 18 months
Objectives of the trainee program
- Preparation for future tasks with high levels of responsibility in the technical management of healthcare facilities
- Getting to know the operational business areas
Possible positions
- Head of Department
- Technical operations management
- Management
The trainee program is aimed at graduates with a degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Technical Building Equipment, Medical Technology, Business Information Technology or Business Administration.
The most important information at a glance
Your profile
- Interest in healthcare
- Technical and IT affinity
- Readiness for business trips in Germany and abroad
Practical placements
- Relevant departments in the VAMED Group
- Interesting placements in technical and commercial areas
- Active participation in national and international projects
Locations
- Vienna and/or Austria
- After the trainee program, placements abroad are also possible
Start date and duration
- Demand-based, flexible
- 18 months
Objectives of the trainee program
- Preparation for future tasks with high levels of responsibility in Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Getting to know the operational business areas
Possible positions
- Head of Department
- Management
Your contact
