Are you excited to gain experience in a multinational company, like Danone? Are you a curious and eager student interested in learning more about how our Medical Nutrition makes an impact in another person’s life? Then, apply now to join us as our new Global Medical Affairs Intern as of 1^st of October 2026 at our offices in Hoofddorp and Utrecht, NL! 

We are looking for an intern who will work within the Oncology team of the Medical & Nutritional Science department of Danone with a global reach, meaning interaction with countries around the world. The main goal of this team is to raise awareness on the value of medical nutrition, leverage data on our products through science communication, and engage with internal and external stakeholders, ranging from marketing and regulatory teams within Danone to Healthcare Professionals and patients. You will be expected to work on projects across the oncology therapeutic area (TA), in particular in the field of nutritional care in oncology.

So, what will be your key responsibilities?

• Co-develop (with cross-functional colleagues) tools and scientific communication messages, based on existing evidence, that can be used at a country level
• Interact and communicate with different departments within Danone
• Overview of new/latest evidence for AD as well as relevant products to enrich/ complement the existing story lines.
• Perform any other literature search and review (on demand)
• Co-lead the development of patient surveys in Oncology
• Co-develop nutritional rationales of Oncology TA relevant products
• Co-develop with the Global Medical Lead mapping and engagement plans for Key Opinion Leaders (KOL)/stakeholders, also in close collaboration with Medical colleagues around the world
• Create consistent slide decks on country-global projects
• Create country engagement dashboards

We are looking for a Master student in Biology, Food Science, Nutritional Science, Biomedical Science or in a relevant discipline with interest for practical / business application of scientific knowledge, with strong Microsoft office skills. Able to work autonomously in a complex and high paced work environment, act proactively, and effectively communicate with different stakeholders. You are an energetic person who is not afraid to take initiative and speak up while you have an eye for detail to ensure a smooth execution of tasks from the beginning to end. You are a fast learning person, thriving in a team setting with a ‘Can do’ mindset.

Key requirements:

• Enrolled as a Master's student for the entire duration of the internship.
• Resident of the Netherlands with a valid BSN number. Non-EU citizens must have a valid Dutch residency permit.
• For non-EU citizens, your university must sign a three-party agreement with Danone.
• Available to start in October 2026 for a minimum of 6 months (preferably 9 months), 5 days per week.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written);
• Able to work from our Hoofddorp and Utrecht offices a few days per week.

At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”. Working together to make sure that our brands, like Hipro, Nutricia, Alpro, Activia, Nutrilon and Evian, create real benefits for people, communities and the planet. You will be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world. Being B Corp means to be part of a select movement of companies verified to be meeting the highest standards of social and environmental criteria and using business as a force for good. One Planet. One Health.

We offer:

• A competitive gross internship allowance of 650 euros per month (based on a full-time internship);
• Home working allowance of 2.45 euros per day;
• A public transport travel card covering all office-related travel;
• Career advice opportunities such as workshops, seminars, networking events;
• International environment with 140 different nationalities in Danone NL;
• Active Internship community with 100+ interns across the Netherlands.

In the Netherlands we also offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility. You can work from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk or you can work from home.

We put people at the center of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA. 

What's next:

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 3rd August 2026. Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining your motivation for this internship. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.

Need more information? Please contact Eugenia Bouzas, Campus Talent Manager, via eugenia.bouzas@danone.com

* all applications will be considered for a vacancy without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or any other protected status.