HR Internship (Lyon, France)

ARCHIMED; Lyon; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

ARCHIMED in Lyon, France is offering a six-month HR internship starting January 2027. You will work with our HR team across France, the US, Singapore, and Tokyo, contributing to onboarding, training, recruitment, and performance management.

The role demands strong organizational and interpersonal skills, fluency in French and English, and a proactive mindset. You will gain hands-on experience in a global investment firm with mentorship and exposure to ARCHIMED Academy projects.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree in HR, business or related field.
• Strong interest in Human Resources, talent development, and organizational processes.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with international teams.
• Proactive mindset with ability to take ownership of tasks and suggest improvements.
• High attention to detail and rigor in execution.

Responsibilities

• Support the performance review process (collection, meetings, materials).
• Assist ARCHIMED ACADEMY: content creation for trainings and onboarding; coordinate with suppliers.
• Prepare HR presentations and materials.
• Support HR documentation and process updates (onboarding, training, performance).
• Provide ad hoc HR admin support to other HR functions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational能力

Proactive mindset

Fluent in French and English

Education

Master’s in HR/Management/Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Location : LYON, FRANCE

About ARCHIMED

With offices in Europe, North America and Asia, ARCHIMED is a leading investment firm focused exclusively on healthcare industries. Its mix of operational, medical, scientific and financial expertise allows ARCHIMED to serve as both a strategic and financial partner to healthcare businesses. Prioritized areas of focus includeAnimal & Environmental Health,Biopharma Products, Consumer Health,Diagnostics,Healthcare IT, Life Science Tools & ServicesandMedTech.

ARCHIMED helps partners internationalize, acquire, innovate and expand their products and services. ARCHIMED manages €9billion across its various funds, including the largest healthcare-only private equity fund raised by a European-based General Partner. Since inception, ARCHIMED has been a committed Impact investor, both directly and through its EURÊKA Foundation.

The Team

• An international team (with more than40nationalities) with complementary education and experience in the investment, medical, scientific, strategic and operational sectors

• Composed of alumni from: INSEAD, Berkeley, Georgetown, Bocconi, HEC Paris,Pontset Chaussées, ESSEC, Imperial College, Dartmouth, etc.

• Professional backgrounds: Private Equity (3i,Siparex, USS Ltd, Barings,capiton), Consulting (A.T. Kearney, Bain, McKinsey), M&A (Lazard, EY, KPMG, PwC), Industry (Biotronik,Cerba, Pharmacy, Veterinary)

Your Role

Location: Lyon, France
Duration: 6 months
Start Date : January 2027

We are looking for a highly motivated intern to join our HR team in Lyon, France. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a global investment firm, working closely with our teams across France, the US, Singapore, and Tokyo.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supporting the performance review process (feedback collection, meeting organization, preparation of materials/content, etc)
2. Supporting the ARCHIMED ACADEMY : content creation for trainings and onboarding; coordination with suppliers, on‑site trainings organization, assessment and evaluation, training plan updates
3. Helping prepare presentations and HR materials
4. Supporting HR documentation and process updates (training, onboarding and performance process)
5. Ad hoc HR admin support to other HR functions

Profile & Qualifications

1. Education: Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree (HR, Business School, Psychology, Management or related field)
2. Strong interest in Human Resources, talent development, and organizational processes
3. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
4. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with international teams
5. Proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership of tasks and suggest improvements
6. High attention to detail and rigor in execution
7. Strong written and verbal communication skills in French and English (international environment)
8. Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint), some knowledge on content creation is plus

What We Offer

1. A 6-month internship starting in January 2027 within a leading global healthcare investment firm
2. A highly international and dynamic environment (38+ nationalities across offices in Europe, North America, and Asia)
3. Direct exposure to HR processes across onboarding, training, recruitment, performance management, and employee development
4. Hands‑on experience working closely with international teams (France, US, Singapore, Tokyo)
5. The opportunity to contribute to strategic HR projects, including ARCHIMED Academy and global training initiatives
6. Close mentorship and support from an experienced HR team
7. Ownership of deliverables
8. A collaborative and impact‑driven culture within a leading healthcare‑focused investment firm

ARCHIMED: www.archimed.group