University Intern – Medical Affairs, Inflammation

Boehringer Ingelheim

. Review and summarise clinical and scientific evidence for professional and non-specialist audiences .

Posted 10/14/2026internshipWinnersh • United KingdomEntry Level💰 £26,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a strong understanding of clinical science and the medicine development process, with the ability to communicate scientific evidence effectively. Proficient in project coordination, literature searching, and scientific writing, while maintaining compliance with relevant policies and regulations.

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Clinical ResearchScientific WritingProject CoordinationMedical AffairsLiterature Searching

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Hard Skills

Critical AppraisalData AnalysisEvidence GenerationMedical EducationPresentation Preparation

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborative WorkingTask OrganisationTime ManagementAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Veeva VaultMicrosoft OfficeAI Utilization

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsPharmaceutical IndustryNHSMedicines DevelopmentHealth Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Vault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and summarise clinical and scientific evidence for professional and non-specialist audiences
Support planning and delivery of advisory boards, medical education meetings, congress activities and scientific communication projects
Support clinical trial activities and evidence-generation and clinical research activities
Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Market Access, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs and other functions
Prepare accurate, balanced and compliant medical materials, presentations, meeting notes and internal updates
Manage materials in the Veeva Vault environment
Develop practical understanding of Medical Affairs across the medicine lifecycle, including evidence generation, clinical research, medical education and patient access

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently studying for a degree in a Life Science, Pharmacy, Medicine or a closely related discipline and completing a placement year as part of the course
Minimum of three A levels at grades ABB, or equivalent, including at least one science subject
Interest in clinical science, medicines development and communicating scientific evidence accurately
Right to work in the UK for the full duration of the internship
Ability to travel independently to the usual place of work and, where required, to other sites
Experience of literature searching, critical appraisal, scientific writing, presenting or analysing data through university study, employment or extracurricular projects
Awareness of the medicine-development process, clinical trials, the NHS or the role of Medical Affairs in the pharmaceutical industry
Experience of coordinating a project or working with others to deliver an agreed outcome
Clear and professional written and verbal communication
Collaborative working and proactive contribution of ideas
Task organisation, time management and meeting agreed deadlines
Ownership of learning and responsiveness to feedback
Adaptability to changing priorities, curiosity and initiative
Appropriate use of AI
Confidence with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new systems and technology
Professional conduct and compliance with relevant policies, procedures, legal obligations, and health, safety and environmental requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

12-month paid internship
Structured placement plan
Development opportunities including workshops, networking, career insights, company-wide tours and access to Boehringer University
Meaningful work and real responsibilities
Support from manager, team and HR, with regular feedback and development conversations
Coaching, mentoring and online learning resources
Opportunity to build professional confidence, workplace skills and an organisational network