Intern - HBO – Operational Excellence

MSD; Boxmeer; On-site; EUR 4,700 - 6,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

€500 monthly internship allowance

Opportunities after internship

International environment

Job summary

MSD is offering a paid HBO internship in the Operational Excellence department at our Boxmeer site. You will drive digital transformation by designing, building, and deploying AI-powered automation to connect SAP, L&D, and Lean pillars.

You will create automated reporting pipelines and interactive Power BI dashboards, enabling sitewide KPIs while reducing manual tasks. The role suits a third- or fourth-year HBO student with IT focus.

Qualifications

• Third- or fourth-year HBO student in Applied Data Science & AI, Business IT & Management, Business Analytics, HBO-ICT, or related field.
• Familiarity with SQL, Power BI, and workflow automation tools (Power Automate or Python) with interest in Applied AI/LLM solutions.
• Excellent English and/or Dutch communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Available for a period of 5 to 6 months for 3 to 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and automating manual workflows across SAP, L&D, and Lean pillars by building smart, automated flows (e.g., using Power Automate, Python, or API integrations).
• Designing and deploying applied AI solutions (such as automated text/deviation classification, smart search tools, or custom GPT agents) to simplify documentation and team workflows.
• Building automated data pipelines using digital tools to extract site data, transforming it into high-impact, interactive Power BI dashboards for sitewide KPI tracking.
• Driving AI and automation adoption within the team by training team members on new digital tools and showing them how to integrate smart technologies into their daily work.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Workflow automation

Python scripting

English/Dutch communication

Education

HBO Bachelor student in relevant field

Tools

Power Automate

Python

Job description

Job Description We are looking for a motivated third- or fourth-year Bachelor (HBO) student in Applied Data Science & AI, Business IT & Management, Business Analytics, or a business discipline with a strong knowledge and understanding of AI and Business automation. Do you want to know what it's like to be part of one of the largest multinational companies in the pharmaceutical industry? We offer an internship opportunity within our Operational Excellence department where you will have the freedom and space for your own initiative.

Intern - HBO – Operational Excellence

Welcome to our team. As a centralized department serving our entire manufacturing site, our mission is to drive sitewide continuous improvement, compliance, and technological innovation to deliver maximum business impact. We are a team of 17 and operate through three highly collaborative pillars:

• ERP & Systems: Streamlining and optimizing our core site-level enterprise resource planning, logistics, and data structures.
• Learning & Development: Elevating site capabilities and securing compliance through smart training metrics and automated development systems.
• Continuous Improvement: Driving operational discipline, eliminating waste on the shop floor, and fostering a culture of high performance.

Your internship assignment

As an intern, you will be responsible for driving the digital transformation of our centralized site operations by designing, building, and deploying smart automation and applied AI solutions. Your goal is to eliminate manual bottlenecks and build automated reporting pipelines that connect our SAP, L&D, and Lean pillars. By creating digital integrations using the Power Platform, SQL, and practical AI, you will deliver a more connected, data-driven department, ensuring our site specialists can focus on driving sitewide continuous improvement and business impact rather than repetitive manual tasks.

Your responsibilities

• Anaylizing and automating manual workflows across our SAP, L&D, and Lean pillars by building smart, automated flows (e.g., using Power Automate, Python, or API integrations).
• Designing and deploying applied AI solutions (such as automated text/deviation classification, smart search tools, or custom GPT agents) to simplify documentation and team workflows.
• Building automated data pipelines using digital tools to extract site data, transforming it into high-impact, interactive Power BI dashboards for sitewide KPI tracking.
• Driving AI and automation adoption within the team by training team members on new digital tools and showing them how to integrate smart technologies into their daily work.

What is required

• Third- or fourth-year Bachelor (HBO) student in Applied Data Science & AI, Business IT & Management, Business Analytics, HBO-ICT, or a business discipline with a strong IT focus.
• Familiarity with SQL, Power BI, and workflow automation tools (such as Power Automate or Python scripting), combined with a strong interest in Applied AI/LLM solutions.
• Excellent English and/or Dutch communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Available for a period of 5 to 6 months for 3 to 5 days per week.

What we offer

Interning at our company means working together with your team towards health in an international work environment. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experts and learn from them.

In addition, we offer:

• The chance to gain experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• An opportunity to showcase yourself for potential opportunities after your internship period
• A challenging and dynamic work environment with plenty of room for personal development and initiative
• Good guidance from an experienced specialist
• A gross monthly internship allowance of €500,- based on a 40-hour workweek

Animal Health Division

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in animal healthcare. We are committed to preserving and improving the health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. As a global team of professionals, we work together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world's food chain. We also have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet. By being dedicated to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we provide veterinarians, farmers, pet owners, and governments with one of the broadest ranges of animal health products, vaccines, and solutions and services for health management. Additionally, we deliver a comprehensive range of digitally connected identification, traceability, and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and extensive R&D capabilities and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, and our products are available in approximately 150 markets.

Job Posting End Date: 11/25/2026

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.