Traineeship - Human Pharma Communications

The Position

Are you looking for an exciting challenge to deepen and expand your acquired knowledge in practice after graduating from university? Join an internationally successful company that has been awarded “Global Top Employer” several times in a row.

Apply now for a traineeship in Human Pharma Communications!

Boehringer Ingelheim is working on breakthrough therapies that transform lives today and for generations to come. In the Human Pharma Communications team you are at the forefront of where medical innovation turns into products, addressing the unmet need of people living with various diseases. 

The traineeship at HP Comms enables participants to gain professional development and insight into working in a global function at Boehringer Ingelheim’s headquarters. The position is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of different communication areas within the organization. Regular professional feedback will be provided to ensure continuous growth and development.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Support the team in executing global communication plans for various products and initiatives
• Support the team in creating effective communication strategies and in the creation of content for various internal and external platforms incl. social media
• Work with key internal stakeholders and external agencies to execute projects
• Collaborate on various topics within the HP Comms team to learn and develop
• Rotate within the wider Corporate Affairs team to learn about other areas of communication and broaden understanding of the organization
• Participate in project collaborations outside of the immediate team to gain a diverse range of experiences
• Engage in regular exchanges with other trainees to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices
• Attend 1-2 external seminars or training session for professional development and further qualifications 

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or any other relevant field
• Prior proven experience in communications through internships or part-time jobs is preferable
• Proficient command of English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in copywriting and editing
• Working knowledge of MS Office; photo and video-editing skills is an asset
• Experience in digital/social media marketing is a plus
• Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
• Works well under pressure and tight deadlines
• Develop a trainee plan in association with the reporting manager to enable a learning curve through the program; the trainee is responsible for ensuring the plan is executed, along with the reporting manager

What we can offer you

• A full-time traineeship is 37.5 hours a week
• During your traineeship you will receive a wage of 2,800€ per month
• You are eligible for a yearly bonus (VPR)
• You will be given 2.5 days of paid time off for every full month of the traineeship
• In our team we offer a hybrid working model in which you can work remotely several days a week

The duration of the traineeship is 18 months. The earliest start date is April/May 2026. Please enter the desired period in your application. We look forward to receiving your meaning application including selected work samples.

Ready to contact us? 

Please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330.