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AbbVie is the 4th largest biopharmaceutical company globally. Focusing on delivering medicines in the areas of Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Virology, Eye Care and Aesthetics. AbbVie now has 50,000+ employees globally, with ~2,600 in Ireland.
Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. We innovate with our customers to create great tasting products, with improved nutrition and functionality, while ensuring better impact for the planet.
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Great things happen when talent meets opportunity. KPMG hires talented and ambitious students from all degree disciplines who join the firm on our Graduate Programmes, Work Placements and Summer Internships. We have opportunities in Audit & Assurance, Tax Consulting, Deal Advisory, Consulting, and KPMG Law in our Dublin, Belfast, Cork and Galway offices and we are keen to hear from students wishing to join Ireland's leading professional services firm.
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