University Intern - Clinical Trial Coordinator
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INTRODUCING THE OPPORTUNITY
Clinical Development Operations supports the delivery of clinical trials in the UK and Ireland. As a Clinical Trial Coordinator, you will provide essential administrative support to help trial teams work effectively at both country and clinical trial site level. You will contribute to the smooth running of trials by coordinating regulatory activities, supporting communication, maintaining clinical trial systems and helping ensure trial documentation is complete and high quality. This internship offers practical experience across the clinical trial lifecycle and the opportunity to work with internal teams, investigator sites and other external stakeholders on work that supports the development of medicines for patients.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Plan, coordinate and carry out regulatory-defined tasks in line with internal and external standards, including ICH-GCP, Good Documentation Practice, SOPs and Working Instructions.
- Support smooth trial operations and clear communication with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Work with clinical trial team members and investigator sites to support trial delivery in the UK and Ireland.
- Maintain and oversee technical systems used to manage clinical trials.
- Help ensure the Trial Master File is complete, accurate and high quality.
- You will gain experience across different stages of a clinical trial, including feasibility, trial start-up, maintenance, completion and reporting. You will develop an understanding of the local clinical research environment, regulations and clinical trial site operations, while building transferable skills through collaboration with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. You will also receive training in clinical trial management systems and other related platforms.
- 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.
- Currently studying for a Life Sciences degree and completing a placement year as part of the course.
- A minimum of three A levels at grades BBC, with at least one grade in a science subject, 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.
- Excellent administrative skills and strong organisational capability, with the ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining quality and meeting timelines.
- An understanding of the drug development process and the role of clinical trials.
- Client-oriented thinking when communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
You will gain experience across different stages of a clinical trial, including feasibility, trial start-up, maintenance, completion and reporting. You will develop an understanding of the local clinical research environment, regulations and clinical trial site operations, while building transferable skills through collaboration with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. You will also receive training in clinical trial management systems and other related platforms.
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 Life Sciences degree and completing a placement year as part of the course.
A minimum of three A levels at grades BBC, with at least one grade in a science subject, 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.
Excellent administrative skills and strong organisational capability, with the ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining quality and meeting timelines.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
An understanding of the drug development process and the role of clinical trials.
Client-oriented thinking when communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
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
Qualifications
- 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
- Currently studying for a Life Sciences degree and completing a placement year as part of the course.
- A minimum of three A levels at grades BBC, with at least one grade in a science subject, 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.
- Excellent administrative skills and strong organisational capability, with the ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining quality and meeting timelines.
- DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
- An understanding of the drug development process and the role of clinical trials.
- Client-oriented thinking when communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
- SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS
About Boehringer Ingelheim
Boehringer Ingelheim is an independent, family-owned biopharmaceutical company that develops therapies for human and animal health. Founded in 1885, it serves more than 130 markets worldwide.
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