Intern - Law/Business Analytics/Supply Chain Management - Trade Compliance

We are looking for a motivated third-year or fourth-year student HBO/WO level in Law, Business Analytics, Tax & Supply Chain Management! Do you want to know what it's like to be part of one of the largest multinational companies in the pharmaceutical industry? We offer an internship opportunity within our Trade Compliance department where you will have freedom and space for your own initiative.

Welcome to our team

The Trade Compliance department has a key function in our supply chain organization and has a front row seat in what is happening in the world (e.g. Sanctions & Tariffs). Our responsibility is to ensure that our goods are imported and exported effectively and compliantly to 120 countries. The team in the Netherlands consists of 4 people, all of whom have extensive knowledge and experience in supply chain management and trade compliance. The team works closely with other Tax, Finance, Planning & Logistics departments to ensure that our products are provided to patients.

Your responsibilities

• Research and assist with Trade Compliance projects
• Understand EU import and export laws and regulations and how they apply to a global pharmaceutical company
• Verify our processes and internal controls
• Assist import and export staff with daily shipment compliance reviews
• Provide a fresh perspective to the department by sharing your opinion

The tasks described form the basic package and will often be performed independently after a proper training and learning period. These tasks may be supplemented with other projects and/or tasks on your own initiative or at the request of the organization.

Although we are open to other research initiatives, below are example projects that could be considered:

Internship Project: Trade Compliance Data Analytics

Trade Compliance is responsible for monitoring the import and export flows worldwide. Currently, this department is transitioning from an operational to a strategic department. In order to support the transition, it is important to have full visibility and control into our supply chain flows.

Project objective: Improve usage of internal and external data sources to gain new insights and simplify our internal control procedures.

This will include the following:

• Determine a status quo by reviewing all current Excel file usages and how these align to operational processes
• Identify and research databases
• Analyze the data contained in those databases (e.g. import and export)
• Create dashboards that can show the key data elements
• Suggest or develop simplifications and/or other DIY solutions

Internship Project: Designing Operational and Compliance Control Framework

Trade Compliance is critical to manage regulatory, financial, and reputational risk as companies import, export, and move goods across borders.

Project objective: This project will assess the current trade compliance environment, design or enhance a formal control framework that separates and integrates operational controls (day-to-day procedures and transactional checks) and compliance controls (policy, governance, monitoring, and assurance), and produce clear process documentation, risk-based control matrices, and recommendations for remediation and automation.

Project setup and scoping, current state assessment, risk identification, gap assessment, and control framework design.

What is required

• An HBO or MSc student working toward a BS/BA or MBA in Tax, Law, International Trade, Supply Chain, or International Business
• Energetic, curious, and a good communicator
• Excellent research and analytic skills
• Ability to work independently in a team environment
• Strong MS Office software skills
• Not afraid of laws and regulations
• Looking for an internship where you have the freedom to take initiative
• Fluent in English
• Available for a minimum of 6 months for 4-5 days a week

What we offer

Interning at our company means working together with your team towards health in an international work environment. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experts and learn from them. In addition, we offer:

• The chance to gain experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• An opportunity to showcase yourself for potential opportunities after your internship period
• A challenging and dynamic work environment with plenty of room for personal development and initiative
• Good guidance from an experienced specialist
• For Haarlem only: free sports facility
• A gross monthly internship allowance of €500,- based on a 40-hour workweek

Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Broker-Dealer Compliance, Business Partnerships, Clinical Research, Commercial Transactions, Contract Compliance, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Fixed Asset Management, Health Economics, Joint Ventures, Office Applications, Oracle Fixed Assets, Process Improvements, Project Management, Reporting and Analysis, Technical Support, Technical Training, Trade Compliance, Trade Management, Union Management, Workload Prioritization