University Intern - Regulatory Affairs - UK, Ireland and Malta

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

Joining Boehringer Ingelheim in September 2027, you will become part of a welcoming cohort of talented interns working across the business. You will also join our highly skilled and collaborative Regulatory Affairs UK, Ireland and Malta team - a talented group of experts who bring together strong scientific knowledge, regulatory expertise and a shared commitment to patients. From day one, you will be supported by your team, your manager and HR, while contributing meaningful work and building your knowledge, confidence and professional network.

The Regulatory Affairs UK, Ireland and Malta team helps ensure that medicines are developed, authorised, supplied and communicated in accordance with UK, IE and EU regulatory requirements. Working with colleagues across Medical, Pharmacovigilance, Quality, Supply, Market Access, Commercial and global regulatory teams, we help maintain product licences and support the safe and timely availability of medicines for patients. During this 12-month placement, you will gain practical experience across the medicine lifecycle, contribute to regulatory projects and provide scientific, technical and operational support to the team. You will receive structured guidance while taking increasing ownership of defined activities as your knowledge and confidence grow.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support the preparation, review, tracking and lifecycle maintenance of regulatory submissions and product information for medicines in the UK, Ireland and Malta.
• Coordinate regulatory documentation and health authority correspondence, maintain accurate records in regulatory systems and follow up agreed actions, commitments and timelines under supervision.
• Support reviews of packaging, labelling and promotional or non-promotional materials for consistency with approved product information and applicable procedures.
• Research regulatory requirements and emerging changes, then prepare clear summaries, presentations or updates for the team and relevant stakeholders.
• Support defined product and process-improvement projects, including data checks, trackers, metrics, document archiving and continuous improvement of team ways of working.
• Work with local and global colleagues across Regulatory Affairs and partner functions to gather information, resolve queries and support compliant delivery of product-related activities, including activities that help maintain product availability.
• Participate in team meetings, training and development activities, presenting progress and lessons from assigned projects.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

You will develop a practical understanding of how medicines are regulated across the UK, Ireland and Malta and how regulatory requirements are applied throughout a product’s lifecycle. You will gain experience of regulatory documentation, systems, data quality and project delivery, while learning how Regulatory Affairs works with health authorities and cross-functional partners. The placement will also strengthen your scientific communication, critical thinking, organisation, stakeholder management and professional confidence, providing a strong foundation for a future career in Regulatory Affairs or the wider life sciences industry.

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 towards an undergraduate degree in pharmacy, pharmacology, biomedical science, biology, chemistry, biochemistry or another relevant life sciences discipline, and completing a placement year as part of the course.
• 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 medicines, healthcare and the role of regulation in protecting patients, together with the ability to understand and summarise scientific or technical information accurately.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Awareness of the medicine development lifecycle or the UK and European pharmaceutical regulatory environment gained through study, research or work experience.
• Experience of handling data, preparing reports or presentations, or coordinating a university, volunteering or work-based project.

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

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