University Intern - Medical Affairs Inflammation

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim invites you to apply for the University Intern - Medical Affairs Inflammation role. This 12-month paid internship starts September 2027 and is head office-based in Winnersh, UK, with a minimum of two days per week in the office.

The program offers structured placement plans, workshops, and cross-functional exposure across Medical Affairs and related teams. The role focuses on turning scientific evidence into clear medical communications, supporting advisory activities, and

Job description

University Intern - Medical Affairs Inflammation

Number of opportunities: 1
Salary: £26,000 (Not flexible)
Closing date: 26/10/2026

This is a 12-month paid internship starting September 2027. The role is head office based requiring a minimum of 2 days a week to be worked from our office in Winnersh.

INTRODUCING THE OPPORTUNITY

Why choose Boehringer Ingelheim for your placement year?

Boehringer Ingelheim is a global, research-driven pharmaceutical company with a clear purpose: transforming lives for generations through breakthrough therapies. As a Medical Affairs Intern in our Inflammation team working in the area of respiratory and autoimmune diseases, you will help turn scientific evidence into accurate, balanced and useful medical communications and activities that support better decisions for patients.

Joining in September 2027, you will be part of a sizeable cohort of talented students from across the business. From day one, you will have meaningful work, a structured placement plan and support from your team, manager and HR, alongside development opportunities including workshops, networking, career insights, company-wide tours and access to Boehringer University.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Review and summarise clinical and scientific evidence, helping the team communicate complex information clearly and accurately for professional and non-specialist audiences.
• Support the planning and delivery of medical activities, including advisory boards, medical education meetings, congress activities and scientific communication projects.
• Contribute to evidence-generation and clinical research activities by providing support for clinical trial activities.
• Work with colleagues across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Market Access, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs and other functions to support shared projects and understand how medicines are developed and used in practice.
• Help prepare accurate, balanced and compliant medical materials, presentations, meeting notes and internal updates, managing materials in the Veeva vault environment.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

You will develop a practical understanding of Medical Affairs and its role across the medicine lifecycle, from scientific evidence generation and clinical research to medical education and patient access. You will strengthen your ability to critically appraise data, communicate science for different audiences and coordinate projects in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. You will also gain broad cross-functional exposure, build professional relationships and explore career paths across the life sciences industry.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM A BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNSHIP

• Meaningful work and real responsibilities from the start, with opportunities to contribute to projects that matter.
• Joining with a large cohort of exceptional students, you will receive a clear placement plan setting out key projects, milestones and your learning goals for the year.
• Support from your manager, your team and HR, with regular feedback and development conversations.
• Learning opportunities beyond the role, including workshops, networking, career insights and exposure to different parts of the business.
• Access to coaching, mentoring and online learning resources, including Boehringer’s virtual University.
• The opportunity to build professional confidence, workplace skills and a network across the organisation.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Currently studying for a degree in a Life Science, Pharmacy, Medicine or a closely related discipline and completing a placement year as part of the course.
• A minimum of three A levels at grades ABB, or equivalent, including at least one science subject.
• An interest in clinical science, medicines development and communicating scientific evidence accurately.
• The right to work in the UK for the full duration of the internship.
• The ability to travel independently to the usual place of work and, where required, to other sites.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience of literature searching, critical appraisal, scientific writing, presenting or analysing data through university study, employment or extracurricular projects.
• Awareness of the medicine-development process, clinical trials, the NHS or the role of Medical Affairs in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience of coordinating a project or working with others to deliver an agreed outcome.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

• Communicates clearly and professionally in writing and conversation.
• Works collaboratively, builds positive relationships and contributes own ideas proactively.
• Organises tasks, manages time and meets agreed deadlines.
• Takes ownership of learning, asks questions and responds positively to feedback.
• Adapts to changing priorities and approaches work with curiosity and initiative.
• Uses AI appropriately to deliver work. Confident with Microsoft Office and is willing to learn new systems and technology.
• Acts professionally and follows relevant policies, procedures, legal obligations and health, safety and environmental requirements.