University Intern - Production Compliance

This is a 12-month paid internship starting September 2026. This role is fully site based requiring 5 days a week in Pirbright.

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!

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct investigations into issues that arise within Production and assess how these might affect the compliance of manufacturing
• Learn how to drive and maintain the adherence to Production compliance by supporting investigation and write up of Quality records
• With the Compliance team, provide compliance support to production areas
• Assist with writing and review of process documents
• Collaborate with the Quality department to support audits / inspections and collate and provide information as required
• Gain an understanding of Production process by embedding within the departments
• Obtain and maintain aseptic gowning qualified status to ensure access to all Production areas

REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants will be studying for a BSc Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or other Biological Sciences degree
• 3 A levels at grade ABB (minimum) with at least one grade coming from a scientific subject
• Applicants must be able to comply with bio-safety regulations that apply to working in a SAPO4 facility.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• Applicants must have the ability for independent travel to work and other sites.

WHY CHOOSE THIS PLACEMENT

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.

Through this placement you will gain the following benefits:

• Broad spectrum of processes required for pharmaceutical / scientific manufacturing
• Deep understanding of the compliance requirements in manufacturing
• On the job exposure to Quality systems and their importance
• Working within a Matrix organisation
• Opportunity to influence the continuous improvement of the site
• The ability to investigate, write up and close compliance records
• How to respond to complex problems
• How to manage conflicting priorities

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

Essential:

• Ability to work independently and autonomously to drive completion of actions as well as within a team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work accurately in a busy and demanding environment
• First class organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise.
• Able to manage time effectively, being able to plan and complete work to schedule.

Desirable:

• Good verbal & written communication skills. Proficiency in MS word & excel.
• A positive, ‘can do’ attitude.

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