Copywriter Intern

This position offers an hourly rate typically between $24/ hour and $33/ hour commensurate to the level of degree program in which an applicant is actively enrolled. For an overview of our benefits please click here.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunities for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the company’s success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees. Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Intern to join our Creative Solutions department located at our Ridgefield, CT offices. As an Intern, you will join the in‐house creative team and be paired with a Design Intern to develop HCP and consumer marketing content, assist internal projects, and potentially help shape campaign ideas.

This role is based on-site at our Ridgefield, CT location with hybrid flexibility of 2-3 days per week on-site.

Write and edit marketing copy for HCP and consumer channels e.g., brochures, e‐mails, patient materials, and social posts/banners.

Adapt tone and messaging to meet regulatory, medical accuracy, and brand guidelines while keeping content clear and engaging.

Support campaign concepting by developing headline and tagline options.

Collaborate with cross‐functional partners (Creative Lead, project management, marketing, and design partner) to incorporate feedback and implement required changes.

Assist with research and fact‐checking to ensure claims are accurate and appropriately sourced for HCP and consumer audiences.

Contribute to ideation sessions and provide multiple creative directions under guidance from senior writers and creative leads.

Role reports to an assigned Creative Lead on the team.

Willing to work onsite in Ridgefild, CT at least two days a week

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities

Healthcare or life sciences familiarity: Coursework or prior writing experience in health, biology, pharma, or regulated industries.

Marketing and campaign work: Experience drafting headlines, taglines, message frameworks, and interpreting creative briefs.

Experience writing for digital assets.

Tools: Familiarity with Microsoft Office; basic exposure to project management systems such as Workfront, Jira or Wrike. Be willing to adopt new platforms.

Critical thinking: Not intimidated by scientific content to translate clinical information into audience‐appropriate language.

Diligence: Detects inconsistencies, adheres to style guides, and produces error‐free drafts.

Idea generation: Produces multiple creative directions and contributes constructively to ideation sessions.

Professionalism and confidentiality: Manages sensitive information responsibly and completes required compliance training.

Curiosity and coachability: Eager to learn medical/regulatory processes and receptive to mentoring.