Intern – HBO/WO Business administration or Data Analytics – Intellectual Property

MSD Animal Health Nederland; Boxmeer; Hybrid; EUR 5,000 - 6,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

€500 monthly internship allowance

Job summary

MSD Animal Health Nederland is seeking an Intern in the Intellectual Property department for a 6-month, hybrid internship. You will analyze and optimize IP administrative processes, applying project management principles to improve data flows and internal collaboration.

You’ll work with stakeholders, gain insight into patents, and contribute to efficiency gains. The role requires a fourth-year HBO/WO student in Business Administration or Data Analytics, strong English communication, and

Qualifications

• Fourth-year HBO/WO student in Business Administration or Data Analytics.
• Enthusiastic about project management and improving processes.
• Familiar with Excel and interested in data analytic tools.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Available for a period of 6 months; hybrid working.

Responsibilities

• Mapping out processes.
• Increasing efficiency.
• Improve collaboration between departments and link processes.
• Providing a fresh perspective to the department by sharing your opinion.

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Calendar Management

Data Analytics

Database Management

Data Visualization

Office Administration

Project Management

Education

Fourth-year HBO/WO student in Business Administration/Data Analytics

Tools

Excel

Data analytics tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated third-year or fourth-year HBO or WO in Business Administration/Data analytics student! 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 Intellectual Property – Patent - department where you will have the freedom and space for your own initiative.

Intern – HBO/WO Business administration or Data Analytics – Intellectual Property

Welcome to our team

The IP department is an essential hub in our organization. This department is focused on patents. The team consists of 11 employees, all of whom have extensive knowledge and experience in patents. The team works closely with other departments within the company to achieve the stated goals.

Your internship assignment

During this internship, you will be responsible for analyzing and optimizing administrative processes within the IP department. By applying project management principles, you will assess current processes, identify improvement opportunities, and help drive their implementation. You will collaborate with various stakeholders and use data analysis to refine information streams, enabling the department to make better use of available data and operate more efficiently.

Your Responsibilities

• mapping out processes
• increasing efficiency
• improve collaboration between departments and link processes
• Providing a fresh perspective to the department by sharing your opinion.

The described tasks form the basic package and will often be performed independently after a proper training and learning period. These tasks may be supplemented with other projects and/or tasks on your own initiative or at the request of the organization.

What Is Required

• Fourth-year HBO student or WO student in Business Administration/Data Analytics
• Enthousiastic about project management and improving processes
• Familiar with Excel and interested in data analytic tools
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Available for a period of 6 months; hybrid working.

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.

Required Skills

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Calendar Management, Clinical Research, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Event Management, Event Planning, Health Economics, International Travel Arrangements, Management Support, Meeting Management, Office Administration, Office Applications, Office Maintenance, Office Management, People Management, Presentation Delivery, Prioritization, Procedure Development, Process Improvements, Project Management {+ 6 more}

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Employee Status

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

11/14/2026

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