University Intern - Patient Engagement

Location: Bracknell Forest, Unit, Ab

University Intern - Patient Engagement

Number of opportunities: 1 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

Patient Engagement at Boehringer Ingelheim helps ensure that the voices, experiences and priorities of patients inform the decisions we make across the healthcare and innovation journey. Guided by our Patient-Powered Progress approach, we partner with patients, caregivers and patient organisations as equal experts, using lived experience to shape research, evidence generation, healthcare policy, market access and patient support initiatives. By gathering and applying patient insights, Patient Engagement helps improve strategic decision-making, strengthen partnerships and deliver better outcomes for patients, healthcare systems and society. Our goal is to move Life Forward through meaningful patient partnership.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The main duties of the PE intern will be to

Support the monitoring and mapping of patient community activities relevant to our various therapeutic areas (TAs) as well as the business as a whole, leveraging the market intelligence tools/resources available to the function

Support internal communications activities that promote and elevate the work of the PE team  including the creation and updating of editorial content available on the Boehringer intranet pages that relate specifically to the PE function

Contribute to PE-team initiatives for team building and development and work planning  including involvement in developing ways of working and adoption/implementation of tools/processes that support effective and compliant delivery of the work of the PE function

Support the development of PE-related content for the integrated business planning processes, projects and meetings as required

Support the PE team in the delivery of defined projects (with potential to be either TA-specific as well as business-wide in focus)

Support the Medical & Legal review of PE deliverables in the electronic approval system, as required

Participate in internal (and, where appropriate, external) meetings as required.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

The successful intern will have opportunities to gain experience of:

working in a successful and diverse department within a top-20 global pharmaceutical company

working with, and delivering for, patients and communities served by Boehringer Ingelheim

working with cross-functional teams within Boehringer to deliver key PE initiatives and activities

how PE contributes to the work of the human pharmaceutical industry and to meeting business objectives.

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 organisation.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Currently studying for a BSc in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or other Life Sciences degree and completing a placement year as part of the course.

A minimum of three A levels at grades ABB, or equivalent with at least one grade coming from a life science subject.

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.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrable compassion for people, patients and their families and empathy to support the discovery of patient insights to help the business enhance the way it delivers for patients

Understanding of the UK healthcare environment would be beneficial

Understanding of patient community and healthcare charity sector would be beneficial.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

Communicates clearly and professionally in writing and conversation.

Works collaboratively, builds positive relationships and contributes own ideas proactively.

Organises 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 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: https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk/careers/uk-careers/why-great-place-work