Internship: Medical Affairs - Epilepsy

Medical Affairs Internship: Medical Affairs - Epilepsy

About the job

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 join as a new Medical Affairs Epilepsy Intern in the Hoofddorp (DPA) and Utrecht offices starting August/September 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.

Main responsibilities

• 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.

Reporting line

Your manager will be Clare Szwec, Principal Medical Affairs Manager.

About you

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.

Compulsory requirements

• Enrolled as a Bachelors/Master’s student in 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 August/September 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 the Hoofddorp (DPA) and Utrecht offices, at least 2 days per week.

About Danone

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.

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 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.