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Internship - Occupational Health & Safety Management

Boehringer Ingelheim2 months agoInternship
On-siteEnglish requiredGerman is a plus (not required)OperationsProcess Optimization

Required skills

KPI reportingWork permitsData analysisProcess documentationPowerPointDashboardsWorkplace risk assessmentsTemplate standardizationLost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)Excel

Job description

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The Position

Would you like to join a pharmaceutical company, where your skills, competencies and creativity can open doors for your development and professional growth? During your internship you will have the opportunity to get to know a lot about working with lean processes in our Global Occupational Safety department and more specifically on occupational safety services processes. If this sparks your interest, we can offer you a unique experience to do your internship in Ingelheim, in one of the

pharmaceutical industry's top 20 companies.

Apply now for an internship in Occupational Health & Safety Management!

You will gain an insight into the following topics and areas of activities

Your contribution and development will focus on analysis and improvement of existing processes of Safety culture by:

Compile Global Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

    • Collect and consolidate occupational safety KPIs from various sources
    • Use Excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for creating clear, visual presentations for Senior Management.
    • Create dashboard in Excel showing trends in e.g. Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) and visualize it in PowerPoint charts.
  • Support Global Standardization Projects:
    • Assist in documentation and data structuring for occupational safety processes
    • Align templates and reports with internal guidelines and global standards, like Workplace
    • Risk Assessments and Work Permits.
    • Updated Occupational Health webpage tailored to key audiences: general workforce, leaders and OH professionals Create Standardized communication materials and templates
    • Create Reusable checklists, training decks, one-pagers, and aligned webpage content

Your Profile

  • Enrolled in a technical degree program (e.g., Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related fields).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Structured and detail-oriented working style.
  • Interested in occupational safety and process optimization
  • English is a must, German and other languages a plus.


What we can offer you

  • As a student intern, you can expect a fair expense allowance (payment of the currently valid minimum wage)
  • You will be given 2.5 paid days off per full month of the internship
  • A full-time internship is 37.5 hours a week


The duration of the internship is 6 months. The earliest start date is currently in August 1, 2026. Please enter the desired period in your application.

Ready to contact us?

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

Our Company

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com

Working student essentials

What this Operations internship in Ingelheim am Rhein means for you — pay rules, social contributions, and what international students should check before applying.

Weekly hours

Internships have no 20-hour cap, but a voluntary internship longer than three months generally has to pay at least the German minimum wage. Mandatory internships in your study programme are exempt.

Working student rules

Social contributions

Mandatory internships are largely exempt from social contributions. Voluntary internships are treated like regular employment once they run long enough, so contributions usually apply.

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International students

Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.

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