Description

Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative CO-OP student to join the U.S. Office of Sustainable Development in Ridgefield/Danbury CT. As a CO-OP student, you will provide program management leadership and support as we work to implement projects and initiatives that support the attainment of the United Nations Sustainability goal as outlined in Boehringer's ESG model called Sustainable Development for Generations. Specifically, this position will assume project leadership duties and/or support for work efforts under Boehringer's More Green, More Health, and More Potential pillars. This may/will include project scope identification, KPI identification, data collection, process mapping and improvements, data storage strategies, initiative prioritization, stakeholder identification and communication, risk identification, and project timeline oversight. In addition to working with the US Office, the CO-OP student may/will have the opportunity to work across and in collaboration with business leaders who's efforts support sustainability.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides an opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and an opportunity to directly contribute to the company's success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in many ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees

Duties & Responsibilities

Partner with the SD4G program/project leads to:

Develop and manage project plans to determine scope, milestones, and KPIs
Identify and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver on program/project goals
Perform internal and external research to collect intelligence on project, and associated best practices
Identify risks and mitigation plans as needed
Develop communication and change management plans as needed
Provide regular oversight and reporting of progress

Requirements

Must be a current undergraduate, graduate, or advanced degree student in good academic standing
Student must be enrolled at a college or university for the duration of the COOP
Overall cumulative minimum GPA from last completed quarter/semester 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) preferred
Major or minor in related field (e.g., Business Management, MBA, Environmental Science)

Desired Experience, Skills and Abilities:

Organizational & project management skills
Excellent communication, both written and oral
Time management
Stakeholder engagement/management
Agility and flexibility
Ability to conduct independent research
Passion for sustainability

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
Must be 18 years of age or older

Compensation Data

This position offers an hourly rate of $20.00 - $33.00 USD / hr. commensurate to the level of degree program in which an applicant is actively enrolled. For an overview of our benefits please click here.

Who We Are:

At Boehringer Ingelheim we create value through innovation with one clear goal: to improve the lives of patients. We develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family-owned company, we focus on long-term performance. We are powered by 50,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. Learning and development for all employees is key because your growth is our growth.

Want to learn more? Visit boehringer-ingelheim.com and join us in our effort to make more health.

Boehringer Ingelheim, including Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim USA, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Puerto Rico LLC and Boehringer Ingelheim Fremont, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; physical or psychiatric disability; veteran or military status; domestic violence victim status; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.