Boehringer Ingelheim
University Intern - Oncology Marketing
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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
Join the UK Oncology Marketing team and gain hands-on experience supporting the planning and delivery of activities that help prepare for important oncology product launches. You will work with colleagues across marketing, medical, market access, communications, and customer experience, as well as external agency partners. The internship will provide exposure to how insights, strategy, and compliant communications are brought together to support healthcare professionals and patients. You will take ownership of defined projects, contribute ideas, and help the team coordinate high-quality deliverables in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
What You Will Do
- Support the development and delivery of oncology marketing projects, including launch-readiness activities, campaign materials, and team communications.
- Take ownership of defined workstreams such as project trackers, competitor and market updates, meeting outputs, and performance reporting.
- Work with cross-functional colleagues and external agencies to coordinate inputs, timelines, reviews, and next steps.
- Use Microsoft 365 tools, internal approval systems, and available data sources to organize information, create clear outputs, and monitor progress.
- Contribute insight and ideas that help the team make informed decisions and deliver high-quality, compliant work on time.
- Participate in team meetings, training, and development activities, presenting progress and lessons from assigned projects.
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What You Will Gain
You will develop practical experience of pharmaceutical marketing and oncology launch planning, including how teams use customer and competitor insights to shape strategy. You will build project-management, communication, and stakeholder-management skills by working across functions and with agency partners. You will also gain experience of producing clear, compliant materials and using digital tools, data, and AI appropriately to support efficient, evidence-based decision-making.
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 organization.
Essential Requirements
- Currently studying for a business, marketing, life sciences, pharmacy, or another relevant degree, or an equivalent qualification and completing a placement year as part of the course.
- A minimum of three A levels at grades ABB, or equivalent.
- 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.
- An interest in healthcare, marketing, or the pharmaceutical industry, with the ability to analyze information and present it clearly.
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Desirable Requirements
- Previous experience from university projects, volunteering, or employment involving marketing, healthcare, data analysis, communications, or project coordination.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, or other digital collaboration tools.
Skills and Behaviours
- Communicates clearly and professionally in writing and conversation.
- Works collaboratively, builds positive relationships, and contributes own ideas proactively.
- Organizes 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.
Why This is a Great Place to Work
Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognized as a Top Employer in the UK. Being certified as a Top Employer confirms our dedication to a better world of work, delivered through excellent HR policies and people practices. To learn more, visit: https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk/careers/uk-careers/why-great-place-work
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