University Intern - Medical Affairs Operations

This is a 12-month paid internship starting September 2026. The role is head office based requiring a minimum of 2 days a week to be worked from our office in Winnersh.

Salary: £26,000 per annum

Closing Date: 16th November 2025

WHY CHOOSE BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM FOR YOUR PLACEMENT YEAR?

Boehringer is a global company that has a strong purpose; positively impacting the lives of millions, the planet, our communities and of course, positively impacting the health of people and animals. But how will it positively impact you?

As an intern at Boehringer, you won’t be alone! Joining in September 2026, you will be part of a sizeable cohort of talented students, spanning across our entire business. From day one, you will be supported by your team, your manager and by HR. You will be doing real work, contributing to our success and building your depth of understanding in your chosen area. You will also be supported to succeed with a range of learning opportunities that go beyond your specific role development. Learning moments cover personal development such as organisation and effectiveness in the workplace, building your confidence, networking and building effective relationships. There is also a focus on career development including company-wide ‘look and see’ tours, lunch and learns and workshops that overview the array of roles to be found in a leading global pharmaceutical organisation. And if all of that isn’t enough… there is a competitive salary, great benefits, a collaborative office / production site experience (although most roles also offer hybrid working) and a truly passionate culture!

POSITION

The main responsibilities of this role are to support Medical Information and Communications activities and Medical Affairs projects. The role is part of the Medical Affairs Excellence and Operations (MxO) team in the Medicine department. This team is responsible for leading operational excellence and driving innovative external scientific engagement to support the appropriate clinical adoption of our medicines and help drive advancements in healthcare. There are several teams working within MxO – the intern role will mainly work within the Medical Information and Communications team but may support other teams within MxO and the wider Medical Affairs department.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to requests for information about Boehringer’s products from healthcare professionals and members of the public, via phone and email
• Maintain up-to-date medical information standard responses and FAQs
• Support medical digital communications
• Review medical materials for scientific accuracy
• Assist with Medical Affairs process management and maintenance
• Support other defined operational projects and activities

REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants will be studying for a BSc Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry or other Biological Sciences degree.
• 3 A levels at grade ABB (minimum) with at least one grade coming from a science subject.
• Applicants must have the ability for independent travel to work and other sites.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

WHY CHOOSE THIS PLACEMENT

• You will gain a rounded experience of Medical Information and Medical Affairs services and in-depth knowledge of the regulatory environment that we operate within.
• Working within Medical Affairs will provide you with opportunities to collaborate with many different departments across the organisation, offering insights into the wider operations of pharmaceutical companies and career paths within the industry.
• You will work within a supportive team, learning from colleagues with extensive experience across a range of Pharmaceutical, scientific and health service disciplines.
• You will interact with and learn from cross functional teams including Customer Services, Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory, Clinical Development Operations, Compliance and Marketing teams.
• You will have the opportunity to create value for our customers and patients by providing information and supporting activities that ensure our medicines are prescribed and used appropriately.
• You will gain experience across a broad range of therapy areas and across the full medicine lifecycle - investigational medicines in development, newly launched products and others that have been marketed for several years.

KEY COMPENTENCIES

• Strong verbal communication skills within a business environment, able to speak clearly and fluently, expressing opinions information, and key points of an argument with clarity and simplicity.
• Strong written communication skills, able to write clearly, succinctly and correctly, writes convincingly in an engaging, structured and logical manner, avoiding unnecessary use of jargon or complicated language.
• Experience with Microsoft Office essential with the ability to adapt knowledge to use Boehringer’s local systems/platforms/technology.
• Sets clear objectives, plans activities well in advance, manages time effectively, identifying and organising resources needed to accomplish tasks, monitoring performance against deadlines.
• Able to work as team member, establishing good working relationships, adapting to the team as required; also, able to work as an individual contributor with minimal supervision. Must be highly motivated and have the ability to deliver both within a team environment and independently.
• Follows instructions from others without unnecessarily challenging authority. Follows procedures and policies, keeping to schedules but remains flexible to changing priorities.
• Professional approach to work that upholds Boehringer’s values and behaviours and complies with all legal obligations and HSE compliance requirements.

FUNCTIONAL COMPENTENCIES

• Ability to review medical literature and clinical trial data and summarise key points – essential.
• Good understanding of general medical terminology and ability to gain a deeper understanding of specific medical concepts through proactive self-learning – essential.
• Able to build and maintain relationships to collaborate cross-functionally, ensuring efficient execution of Medical Information tasks and projects - essential

WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK. Being certified as a Top Employer confirms our dedication to a better world of work, delivered through excellent HR policies and people practices. To learn more visit: https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk/careers/uk-careers/why-great-place-work