University Intern - Commercial Excellence

Number of opportunities: 1

Salary: £26,000 (Not flexible)

Closing date: 06/11/2026

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

The Commercial Excellence team within our Animal Health organisation delivers the insights that power smarter business decisions and better customer outcomes. We leverage data, digital capabilities and commercial expertise to develop the tools and ways of working that allow the organisation to perform at its best. During this 12-month internship, you will work across Data & Platforms, Sales Force Effectiveness & Digital and Pricing. You will contribute to real projects, learn from specialists and develop the analytical and problem-solving skills needed to make an impact.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Data & Platforms

• Partner with commercial stakeholders to translate business requirements into practical data solutions and insights. The role involves developing dashboards and reports, managing data quality across platforms, supporting system migrations and maintaining tools like Veeva.

• Help identify and develop use cases for AI agents to improve the efficiency, accuracy and user experience of business processes.

• Play an educational role, building data and AI literacy across the business and helping teams become more confident in using analytics.

• Develop technical expertise in data management and platform configuration, whilst building commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills.

SFE & Digital

• Support Digital Excellence Manager in Global vet portal support, campaign management across multiple species and digital channels. Support review of search engine optimisation (SEO) for websites, monitor digital and omnichannel performance indicators (KPIs) to understand and share performance.

• Support Training Manager in co-ordinating onboarding, learning & development initiatives. Opportunities to co-create training workshops and analyse training needs across the business.

• Support Sales Force Effectiveness (SFE) Manager in sales incentive plan design, implementation & review, sales target setting and SFE metrics for executional excellence.

• Support Commercial Excellence Project Manager with cross-functional initiatives.

Pricing

• Assist with modelling various pricing scenarios related to customers and products.

• Maintain price lists whilst adhering to local governance requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

You will gain hands-on experience across complementary areas of Commercial Excellence. You will build an understanding of how these disciplines work together to shape strategy, solve business challenges and drive commercial performance. Working on real business challenges, you will strengthen your analytical and problem-solving skills and learn to transform complex information into clear, actionable recommendations. You will also develop the skills to communicate with impact, influence stakeholders and present your thinking to colleagues and management.

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 degree in Management, Economics, Data Science, Natural Sciences or another commercial or STEM-related discipline and completing a placement year as part of the course.

• A minimum of three A levels at grades ABB, or equivalent.

• 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

• Previous experience via an internship or otherwise in a pharmaceutical, fast-moving consumer goods, (e-)retail or veterinary enterprise, or a management consulting firm.

• Experience with analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI.

• Experience with project management.

• Experience setting up and using AI agents.

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