Job Description

This is a 12-month paid internship starting September 2026. This role is fully site based requiring 5 days a week in Pirbright.
Salary: 26,000 per annum
Closing Date: 16th November 2025
WHY CHOOSE BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM FOR YOUR PLACEMENT YEAR?
Boehringer is a global company that has a strong purpose; positively impacting the lives of millions, the planet, our communities and of course, positively impacting the health of people and animals. But how will it positively impact you?
As an intern at Boehringer, you won't be alone! Joining in September 2026, you will be part of a sizeable cohort of talented students, spanning across our entire business. From day one, you will be supported by your team, your manager and by HR. You will be doing real work, contributing to our success and building your depth of understanding in your chosen area. You will also be supported to succeed with a range of learning opportunities that go beyond your specific role development. Learning moments cover personal development such as organisation and effectiveness in the workplace, building your confidence, networking and building effective relationships. There is also a focus on career development including company-wide 'look and see' tours, lunch and learns and workshops that overview the array of roles to be found in a leading global pharmaceutical organisation. And if all of that isn't enough... there is a competitive salary, great benefits, a collaborative office / production site experience (although most roles also offer hybrid working) and a truly passionate culture!
POSITIONS
As our site looks to reinforce and develop methods for batch manufacturing in process and final release control, there is a requirement to support with development on both existing and future products. The role sits within the Manufacturing, Science and Technology (MSAT) group and offers an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced operational environment. This role will take an active lead to either develop/optimise existing methods/processes or support site to site transfer of an analytical method between our partner site in Lyon, France.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Protocol and report writing to support with method development and validation
• Supporting all other functions including production, QC, QA, EHS, regulatory affairs, procurement, engineering and maintenance.
• Interaction with partner sites for knowledge transfer and site to site equivalence testing
• Implementation of protocols
• Experimental design and execution Development of validation studies in collaboration with Biostats team
• Reporting and sharing of results
• Interaction across other site MSAT activities to support the Pirbright site in maintaining supply commitments
• Developing networks within the BIAH community
• Use of BIAH quality systems in line with site Change Control process
• Engagement with local MSAT team through meetings and presentations

REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants will be studying for a BSc Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or other Life Sciences degree.
• 3 A levels at grade ABB (minimum) with at least one grade coming from a science subject.
• Applicants must have the ability for independent travel to work and other sites.
• Applicants must be able to comply with bio-safety regulations that apply to working in a SAPO4 facility.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

WHY CHOOSE THIS PLACEMENT

• This internship will allow the successful candidate to become engaged in a biopharmaceutical operational environment:
• Exposure to technologies (both process and analytics) used in large scale biologics manufacturing
• Work within a highly motivated and technically competent team
• Exposure to Project Management processes and activities
• Work within an International team with the potential to travel
• Interfacing with a wide variety of functions including Manufacturing, Quality Control, Biostatistics and Global Innovation (R&D)
• Have responsibility for aspects of method development that will contribute to the ongoing success of the Pirbright site as well as the continued global supply of emergency veterinary medicines

KEY COMPENTENCIES

• Strong verbal communication skills within a business environment, able to speak clearly and fluently, expressing opinions information, and key points of an argument with clarity and simplicity.
• Strong written communication skills, able to write clearly, succinctly and correctly, writes convincingly in an engaging, structured and logical manner, avoiding unnecessary use of jargon or complicated language.
• Experience with Microsoft Office essential with the ability to adapt knowledge to use Boehringer's local systems/platforms/technology.
• Sets clear objectives, plans activities well in advance, manages time effectively, identifying and organising resources needed to accomplish tasks, monitoring performance against deadlines.
• Able to work as team member, establishing good working relationships, adapting to the team as required; also, able to work as an individual contributor with minimal supervision. Must be highly motivated and have the ability to deliver both within a team environment and independently.
• Follows instructions from others without unnecessarily challenging authority. Follows procedures and policies, keeping to schedules but remains flexible to changing priorities.
• Professional approach to work that upholds Boehringer's values and behaviours and complies with all legal obligations and HSE compliance requirements.

FUNCTIONAL COMPENTENCIES

• Experience using statistics to analyse data is desirable

WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognised 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:

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