Do you have the enthusiasm and drive to use your scientific and nutritional training in Medical Affairs? Do you want to make a difference in the health of vulnerable children through HCP communication & education? Then apply now for this Medical Affairs internship and join us in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands starting as of January 2024!

About the Job

In this internship you will be a member of the Challenged Growth M&NS team and support brands such as Infatrini and Fortini to provide scientifically proven nutritional solutions for example for preterm infants and children with faltering growth.

Your key mission will be to manage and coordinate our medical and scientific Challenged Growth presence and activation at an international congress for health care professionals. Aside of this you will be involved in various Medical Affairs activities which may include digital HCP education tools and programs, substantiation and content for communication materials, product value proposition and positioning and participation in projects to renovate/innovate products and services whilst ensuring a link to medical/market reality whilst learning and gaining experience of a Medical Affairs role. The role will include close cross functional work, including with marketing and education functions.

This internship is based in our office in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. Furthermore, you will be embedded in the cross-functional Challenged Growth team, and supervised and guided by members of the medical affairs team.

So, who are we looking for? We are looking for Master student in Dietetics, Human Nutrition, life or any other related field. Previous internship experience will be seen as a plus, but not necessary. A passion for nutrition and to support those in need is, however, essential. We expect you to be pro-active, enthusiastic, and not afraid of a challenge. You are comfortable working in an international environment and can work both independently and in a team. You are a self-starter who’s not afraid to bring your own ideas and can work independently while still being a team-player. You prove to have great communications skills who likes to be in contact with many stakeholders. Lastly, this internship is perfect for you if you have a passion for nutrition and health!

Additionally, you must meet the following requirements:

• Enrolled as a student during the whole internship period (if you are a non-EU citizen, you need to be enrolled at a Dutch university);
• You are available to start from January 2024 for a minimum of 6 months, 4-5 days per week;
• You are fluent in English - spoken and written;
• You are able to work from Hoofddorp.
• Please note that you are required to relocate to the Netherlands (if abroad) for this internship and get a BSN.

Working here you’ll need to enjoy a fast-pace, complexity and it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such as Evian, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself. Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU.

We are proud to be an equal employer. We are convinced our differences make the difference and that an inclusive working environment will drive our growth as a business, as teams and as individuals. We will therefore consider all applicants for employment* fostering an inclusive working culture that is accessible for all.

Did you know that as a B-Corp certified company, Danone Benelux meets the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability?

We Offer

Proactivity , empowerment, and diversity are the basis of Danone culture. You will be part of an international environment where every day can be a fresh adventure, full of new possibilities and opportunities to learn.

In the Netherlands we also offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility. Across our 3 office hubs in Hoofddorp, Zoetermeer and Utrecht this helps us create better opportunities for connection & synergies across our entities, teams, functions and categories.

We offer a gross monthly internship allowance 650 euros per month and a home working allowance/contribution towards travel. Please do keep in mind that we do not offer relocation and/or accommodation benefits for students coming from abroad.

* Please be aware that you must acquire a BSN number to receive the full internship allowance.

What’s next?

Hit the “apply now” button! The recruitment process for internships is as follows: Stage One – submit your application with your CV and Cover Letter; Stage Two– we will invite you to an interview with your team. Please note that sometimes there are slight changes to this process.

To comply with GDPR regulations, we cannot process your personal data without given consent. Therefore, we strongly recommend applying directly via our careers website. Applications sent via email will not be considered.

Need more information? Please contact me, Costantino Sartori (Campus Recruitment Intern) via costantino.sartori@danone.com

* all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.