Copywriter Intern

Boehringer Ingelheim; Ridgefield (CT); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim in Ridgefield, CT, is seeking a talented intern to join the Creative Solutions team. You will help develop HCP and consumer marketing content, assist internal projects, and potentially shape campaign ideas while learning from senior writers and creative leads.

The internship requires current undergraduate or graduate student status with a minimum 3.0 GPA; you will work on-site 2–3 days per week in Ridgefield with hybrid flexibility and opportunities to collaborate across the

Qualifications

• Healthcare or life sciences familiarity in health, biology, pharma, or regulated industries.
• Experience drafting headlines, taglines, message frameworks, and interpreting creative briefs.
• Experience writing for digital assets.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office; exposure to Workfront, Jira or Wrike; willingness to adopt new platforms.
• Ability to translate clinical information into audience-friendly language.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit marketing copy for HCP and consumer channels.
• Adapt tone to meet regulatory and brand guidelines.
• Develop headline and tagline options to support campaigns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to incorporate feedback.
• Research and fact-check to ensure accurate, well-sourced claims.
• Contribute to ideation sessions and provide creative directions.

Skills

Healthcare familiarity

Marketing campaigns

Digital content writing

Professionalism and confidentiality

Curiosity and coachability

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

3.0 GPA preferred

Major in internship/co-op field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workfront

Jira

Wrike

Job description

This position offers an hourly rate typically between $24/ hour and $33/ hour commensurate to the level of degree program in which an applicant is actively enrolled. For an overview of our benefits please

Compensation Data

This position offers an hourly rate typically between $24/ hour and $33/ hour commensurate to the level of degree program in which an applicant is actively enrolled. For an overview of our benefits please

Description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunities for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the company’s success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingel­heim's high regard for our employees.
Boehringer Ingel­heim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Intern to join our Creative Solutions department located at our Ridgefield, CT offices. As an Intern, you will join the in‑house creative team and be paired with a Design Intern to develop HCP and consumer marketing content, assist internal projects, and potentially help shape campaign ideas.

This role is based on-site at our Ridgefield, CT location with hybrid flexibility of 2-3 days per week on-site.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Write and edit marketing copy for HCP and consumer channels e.g., brochures, e‑mails, patient materials, and social posts/banners
• Adapt tone and messaging to meet regulatory, medical accuracy, and brand guidelines while keeping content clear and engaging
• Support campaign concepting by developing headline and tagline options
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners (Creative Lead, project management, marketing, and design partner) to incorporate feedback and implement required changes
• Assist with research and fact‑checking to ensure claims are accurate and appropriately sourced for HCP and consumer audiences
• Contribute to ideation sessions and provide multiple creative directions under guidance from senior writers and creative leads
• Role reports to an assigned Creative Lead on the team
• Willing to work onsite in Ridgefild, CT at least two days a week

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities

• Healthcare or life sciences familiarity: Coursework or prior writing experience in health, biology, pharma, or regulated industries
• Marketing and campaign work: Experience drafting headlines, taglines, message frameworks, and interpreting creative briefs
• Experience writing for digital assets
• Tools: Familiarity with Microsoft Office; basic exposure to project management systems such as Workfront, Jira or Wrike. Be willing to adopt new platforms
• Critical thinking: Not intimidated by scientific content to translate clinical information into audience‑appropriate language
• Diligence: Detects inconsistencies, adheres to style guides, and produces error‑free drafts
• Idea generation: Produces multiple creative directions and contributes constructively to ideation sessions
• Professionalism and confidentiality: Manages sensitive information responsibly and completes required compliance training
• Curiosity and coachability: Eager to learn medical/regulatory processes and receptive to mentoring

Requirements

• Must be a current undergraduate, graduate or advanced degree student in good academic standing
• Student must be enrolled at an accredited college or university for the duration of the internship/co-op
• Overall cumulative minimum GPA from last completed quarter/semester 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) preferred
• Major or minor in related field of internship/co-op
• Undergraduate students must have completed at least 12 credit hours at current college or university
• Graduate and advanced degree students must have completed at least 9 credit hours at current college or university

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com