STADA+ Internship: Supply Chain Transformation - Repackaging (f/m/d)

"Caring for People's Health as a Trusted Partner" - This purpose motivates us at STADA every day to improve the health of people worldwide. With our wide range of generics, consumer health products and specialty pharmaceuticals, we offer patients, doctors and pharmacists a wide range of therapeutic options.

Around 11,700 employees live our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA. Together we are on an exciting growth journey and want to successfully shape the future of STADA.

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STADA+ Internship: Supply Chain Transformation - Repackaging (f/m/d)

Bad Vilbel | Germany (DE) | Full-time | Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics | Internships / Students

From Kick-Start to Real Impact – What is STADA+?

STADA+ is more than an internship task.

It’s your opportunity to work on real business challenges with real impact.

As a STADA+ intern, you work exclusively on one dedicated business case. You take ownership, collaborate with experts across functions and help transform ideas into tangible outcomes – not just slides, but initiatives that move STADA forward. Learn more about our STADA+ program here.

Your STADA+ Business Case

In this STADA+ case, you will support the development of a decision-ready investment and operating model for a dedicated secondary repacking line within STADA’s European Supply Chain network.

The objective is to evaluate if establishing an internal repacking setup (in an existing European STADA site) creates a sustainable cost advantage. You will translate a strategic concept into concrete financial scenarios, quantify savings potential and support a senior-level go/no-go investment decision, potentially even paving the way for implementation.

Your focus will be on:

• Helping to build a transparent and robust cost model covering CAPEX (equipment, facility adaptations, validation, FTE ramp-up) and ongoing operating costs
• Collecting and structuring cross-functional data (volumes, historic external repacking spend, write-offs, capacity assumptions) to translate strategic assumptions into financial impact
• Support with developing and comparing scenarios (build vs. buy vs. expand) and quantifying KPIs such as payback period, ROI and cost-of-goods impact
• Quantifying savings potential from reduced external repacking and lower write-offs, including sensitivity analyses (best/base/worst case)
• Integrating European pharmaceutical regulatory requirements (e.g. GMP, variations, artwork/pack changes) into feasibility, cost and timeline assessments
• Support to preparation of senior management-ready Excel models and executive presentations to support a strategic go/no-go investment decision
  
  

Case Owner: Thomas Stöckl, Head of Supply Chain Eastern Europe

What You Can Expect

• You will work on a real, strategically relevant STADA+ business case with measurable financial impact
• You will gain hands-on experience in building a real-life CAPEX/OPEX investment model within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• You will collaborate with TechOps, Finance, Supply Chain and an international manufacturing site, including potential on-site exposure
• You will receive insights into secondary packaging, repacking strategies and European pharmaceutical regulatory frameworks
• You will support a project where your work directly influences a major operational investment decision
• You will experience a fast-paced, entrepreneurial working environment where structured thinking and analytical depth truly matter
  
  

Who We Are Looking For

• You are currently enrolled in an advanced Bachelor’s program or a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Pharmaceutical Technology or a related field
• You bring strong analytical skills and feel confident working with Excel-based financial models (CAPEX/OPEX modelling, scenario analysis, ROI calculations)
• You are interested in manufacturing, packaging processes and end-to-end supply chain topics such as make-or-buy decisions and cost-of-goods optimization
• You have a basic understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements (e.g. GMP) or a strong willingness to learn
• You work in a structured, detail-oriented and self-organized manner and enjoy translating complex concepts into clear financial recommendations
• You communicate confidently in English (German is a plus) and feel comfortable preparing decision-ready materials for senior stakeholders
• You are willing to travel once or twice to the receiving site (European site) if required
  
  

What We Offer

• An open corporate culture with fast decision-making processes and a lot of potential for your personal development
• Attractive compensation in line with industry standards
• Flexible working hours that are compatible with your lecture times
• Job ticket for the RMV region
• Childcare allowance
• Health-promoting offers such as Wellpass or the STADA Gym (free of charge)
• Subsidized cafeteria
  
  

…Ready to Grow Your Own Way?

We look forward to receiving your application via our career portal. At jobs.stada.com you will also find numerous other job opportunities, as we are always looking for motivated talents who can strengthen our team with their expertise and personality. Do you have further questions? Then please reach out to [email protected]. We will consider requests to work part-time on an individual basis. Please contact us in advance by e-mail ([email protected]) and let us know how many hours per week you would like to work.

STADA Group promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology or sexual orientation. We use the strength of this diversity to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation and the promotion of an inclusive working environment.