The Position

Are you looking for an exciting challenge during your studies in an internationally successful company that has been awarded as one of the “Global Top Employers” several times? Do you want to apply, deepen, and expand your acquired knowledge in practice?

Apply now for for a Volontariat (Trainee Communications) in Human Pharma Communications!

Boehringer Ingelheim is working on breakthrough therapies that transform lives today and for generations to come. In the Human Pharma Communications team (Oncology) you are at the forefront of where medical innovation turns into products, addressing the unmet need of people living with cancer.

The Volontariat (Trainee Communications) at HP Comms (Volontariat) enables participants to gain professional development and insight into working practices at Boehringer Ingelheim’s headquarters. The position is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of different communication areas within the organization. Regular professional feedback will be provided to ensure continuous growth and development.

Please note that your application can only be considered with an english resume. Unfortunately, we cannot process incomplete applications.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Support the team in executing global communication plans for various products and initiatives

• Support the team in creating effective communication strategies and in the creation of content for various internal and external platforms incl. social media

• Work with key internal stakeholders and external agencies to execute projects

• Collaborate on various topics within the HP Comms team to learn an develop

• Rotate within the wider Corporate Affairs team to learn about other areas of communication and broaden understanding of the organization

• Participate in project collaborations outside of the immediate team to gain a diverse range of experiences

• Engage in regular exchanges with other trainees to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices

• Attend 1-2 external seminars or training session for professional development and further qualification

Your Profile:

Minimum Education / Qualifications:

Master’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or other relevant field

Required Capabilities / Skills:

• Knowledge of team-oriented ways of working as well as a high willingness to learn

• Hands-on experience with project management techniques, agile ways of working and innovations in MS Office tools

• Prior proven experience in communications through internships or part-time jobs is preferable.

• Proficient command of English with excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience in digital/social media campaigns

• Outstanding organizational and planning abilities

What we can offer you:

• You will be given 2.5 days of paid time off for every full month of the internship

• A full-time internship is 37.5 hours a week (a smaller number of hours can be arranged)

• During your Volontariat (Trainee Communications) you will receive a wage of 2,800€ per month

• In our team we also offer you a hybrid working model in which you can work remotely several days a week plus a flexible work schedule to allow work-life balance

• The duration of the Volontariat (Trainee Communications) is 18 months.

• We look forward to receiving your meaning application including selected work samples.

Ready to contact us?

Please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel.: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.