Where do you want to go? What do you want to achieve? How would you like to get involved? The choice is yours and we will support you on your way. At Bayer, multi-talents and specialists, visionaries and passionate people, thinkers and doers come together to feed the world, slow climate change and create healthier, more sustainable lives for all. This is the opportunity to start your career with a global leader committed to #HealthForAll #HungerForNone. Bring your ideas, skills and passion with you. Your career starts here. Intern - Drug Substance Digital Process Chemistry (all genders) You will join the Drug Substance Small Molecules (DSSM) team. Our team offers a broad range of expertise across Process Chemistry, Process Industrialization, Process Technologies & Protein Engineering, Launch and Lifecycle Management. We collaborate closely with our partners in Research and Development, CMC and API manufacturing. Our team is responsible for early and late-stage technical development of our synthetics chemical API pipeline, manufacture of drug substance for clinical studies and transfer of the processes to manufacturing. In Process Chemistry, we develop phase-appropriate chemical manufacturing processes for clinical API candidates. While meeting supply demands, our focus is to identify optimal processes with regard to robustness, quality, cost, safety and sustainability. To achieve this goal, we leverage state-of-the-art synthesis know-how in combination with automation and data science. You are a currently enrolled student (all genders) in chemistry and have an interest in process development and digital chemistry. Furthermore, you are interested in using and sharing your knowledge as part of your internship in a modern working environment. YOUR TASKS AND EDJUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES <ul> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Gain insights into industrial research, development and production of pharmaceuticals</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Contribute to ongoing process development (sub-)projects by designing, executing and analyzing reactions and processes in close collaboration with experienced laboratory teams</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Explore various areas of chemistry, including route scouting, scale-up, process development and digital chemistry</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of experimental procedures, results and protocols</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Present findings and progress updates to internal stakeholders</li> </ul> WHO YOU ARE <ul> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">You hold a Bachelor of Science in organic chemistry, digital chemistry or a related discipline</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">You are currently enrolled in a master's program or have completed a master's degree and are about to start your doctoral studies in chemistry or a comparable field</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">You have a passion for combining excellence in organic chemistry with data science and shaping new ways of working</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">You have laboratory experience in organic synthesis and expertise in digital chemistry</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">You are a team-oriented individual with a goal-oriented work spirit</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">You possess a high degree of reliability and integrity</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">You have a strong willingness to learn and enjoy working in an interdisciplinary team</li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">You have good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken</li> </ul> WHAT WE OFFER <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:3.75pt;margin-right:3.75pt;margin-bottom:3.75pt;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">An internship for a duration of 6 months, starting in 2027. Afterwards, the internship can be extended to another 6 months, eg for a thesis. To consider your application, please make sure to upload the following documents in one bundled file:</li> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="circle"> <li style="margin-top:3.75pt;margin-right:3.75pt;margin-bottom:3.75pt;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Cover letter</li> <li style="margin-top:3.75pt;margin-right:3.75pt;margin-bottom:3.75pt;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Up-to-date CV</li> <li style="margin-top:3.75pt;margin-right:3.75pt;margin-bottom:3.75pt;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">A certificate of enrollment </li> </ul> </ul> Selected candidates will be invited to a virtual interview first. The internship can start at any time during the year and has a standard duration of six months, with the option to extend for up to an additional six months to complete a master's thesis. Please indicate your preferred start date and duration in your application. Since we aim to continuously fill the position with a new student (all genders), we hire annually. Therefore, it is very important that you please indicate your preferred start date and duration of the internship in your application. WHY BAYER? Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us! <ul type="disc"> <li style="color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">For a full-time position, you can expect an attractive salary of € 2.280,- gross per month</li> <li style="color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Depending on the nature of your job, flexible work arrangements can be made in alignment with your manager</li> <li style="color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We support your growth through access to professional development and learning opportunities, such as LinkedIn Learning and our language learning platform Education First</li> <li style="color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We encourage sustainable mobility by providing climate-friendly transportation options such as job tickets and bike sharing</li> <li style="color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">As one of our perks, our Corporate Benefits program grants you access to sales discounts from more than 150 brands</li> <li style="color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work</li> </ul> Ever feel burnt out by bureaucracy? Us too. That’s why we’re changing the way we work— for higher productivity, faster innovation, and better results. We call it Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO). Learn more about what DSO will mean for you in your new role here <a href="https://www.bayer.com/en/strategy/strategy">https://www.bayer.com/en/strategy/strategy</a> Our Mission & Strategy Through Dynamic Shared Ownership, we’re putting an end to the hierarchical model and putting more power in the hands of the innovators and creators at Bayer. YOUR APPLICATION This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer. Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination. Location: Germany : North Rhine Westfalia : Wuppertal-Elberfeld Division: Pharmaceuticals Reference Code: 853779

Intern - Drug Substance Digital Process Chemistry (all genders) (Wuppertal-Elberfeld, North Rhine Westfalia, DE) @ Bayer

About this role

Ready to apply?