Would you love to learn more about the field of medical affairs while applying your nutrition/ dietetic training to support key projects? Are you passionate about science, eager to collaborate with cross-functional teams to make an impact in healthcare? Then apply now and join us as our new Medical Affairs Epilepsy Intern in our Hoofddorp (DPA) and Utrecht offices starting March 2026.

In this internship, you will be part of the Metabolics & Ketogenic Acceleration Unit. Our purpose is to advance innovative solutions for metabolic disorders and ketogenic therapies, improving patient outcomes worldwide. Your main responsibilities include:

• Assist in organizing external training programs for dietitians, equipping them to manage patients with drug-resistant epilepsy through ketogenic diet therapy.
• Support the planning and coordination of external congresses where Danone is represented.
• Represent Danone at commercial booths, engaging with delegates and addressing their queries.
• Engage with and support our country business unit. 
• Contribute to one or two major assigned projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

Meet your future manager! Your manager will be Clare Szwec, Principal Medical Affairs Manager. Learn more about them: Clare Szwec BSc RD | LinkedIn

As a Medical Affairs Epilepsy intern, digital content management and dietetics/nutrition will be second nature to you. You’re proactive, share ideas, and work well both independently and in teams. You have a strong command of MS Office and exceptional organisational skills. Above all, you’re open and always eager to learn and grow.

There are also some compulsory requirements:

• Enrolled as a Bachelors/Master’s student Nutrition or related field during the whole internship period;

• You are a resident of the Netherlands and hold a valid BSN number (if you are a non-EU citizen, you need to have a valid Dutch residency permit);

• Ideally available to start in March 2026 for a minimum of 6 months, 5 days per week;

• You are fluent in English - spoken and written;
• You are able to work from our Hoofddorp (DPA) and Utrecht offices, at least 2 days per week.

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.

We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.*

We Offer

In addition to gaining invaluable hands-on experience at a large multinational organization, we offer:  

• A competitive gross internship allowance of 650 euros per month (based on a full-time internship);
• Home working allowance of 2.40 euros per day;
• A public transport travel card covering all office-related travel;
• Hybrid working environment allowing for desired flexibility;
• 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.

What’s Next

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of January 5^th, 2026. 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 Nesreen Yakoub, Talent Coordinator via Nesreen.yakoub@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