
Change & Communications Intern in Transformation Hub (All Genders)
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Merck Life Science published this listing. We've added our own working-student context below — what this role means for your weekly hours, take-home pay and student visa as a student in Darmstadt, Germany.
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Description provided by Merck Life Science
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Within Life Science, The Regulatory Excellence & Strategy Group Is Running Cross-functional Projects For The Hazard Communication & Chemical Regulation Department. We Exhibit a Diverse And Balanced Team Set-up From Project Managers To Program Leads, Quality Management Officers And Change And Communication Experts - All With The Passion For Project Management, Digitalization, Process Improvement And Change Management. As Change & Communications Intern You Will Gain Hands-on Experience Supporting Our Transformation Hub Sub-team In The Execution Of Our Change And Communication Strategy. You Will Be Working At The Intersection Of Project Management, Change Management, Employee Engagement, And Communication Strategy On a Wide Range Of Tasks
- Provide operational support for various Change & Communication activities all over the world.
- Develop, design and create engaging change formats and visually appealing support materials (e.g., slide decks, workshop materials, dialogue formats).
- Be creative and support the creation of internal communication content, including internal mailings, newsletters, and intranet articles.
- Help translate complex topics into clear and accessible messages tailored to different internal audiences.
- Contribute to planning and implementing employee engagement activities and internal events.
- Drive your own projects within the scope of the skills and abilities you already have (e.g., workshops, events, trainings).
- Support day-to-day administration tasks, including maintaining internal communication channels and tracking communication activities.
- University student with at least 3-4 semesters already successfully completed in: business administration or management, business psychology, communications, public relations, or similar.
- You already have initial experience through a previous internship or student role in communication, change management or project management support. Previous experience in management consulting would be highly appreciated; Change & Communication experience in the life science or healthcare environment is a plus.
- Proficiency in design tools: Excellent PowerPoint and slide design skills are essential for this position. Further graphic design tools to create engaging materials are a plus.
- Strong Communication Skills are an absolute must: Ability to articulate complex information clearly in written materials and presentations is key.
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring that all materials are accurate and align with the business requirements.
- A structured, independent working style, able to prioritize multiple tasks, and drive topics forward.
- Curious, proactive, and comfortable working in a complex, multi-cultural environment.
- Fluent in German and English, both written and verbal.
- You are available for an internship of at least 6 months and are eligible to work in Germany. Please note that this position requires onsite work in Darmstadt.
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
Working student essentials
What this Marketing internship in Darmstadt 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 rulesSocial 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.
Check your insuranceInternational 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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