Jessica Payne is a device engineer and member of the Combination Products and Devices (CPD) team at the Teva Research & Development lab in West Chester, Pennsylvania, in the US. A 2021 graduate of Purdue University, the biomedical engineer says her first professional job at Teva has much to offer: interesting medical device projects aimed at helping patients, an innovative “start-up” atmosphere, and a collaborative, close-knit team.

Earlier this year, Jessica was offered a first-of-its-kind opportunity for Teva’s Global CPD organization - an extended, project-focused assignment at two Teva R&D sites – one week in Waterford, Ireland, and four weeks in Zagreb, Croatia. Jessica shares her experience working alongside two different CPD teams, how the trip supported her career goals of continual learning and travel, and some fun she had along the way!