As a global specialized company dedicated to ophthalmology, Santen carries out research, development, marketing, and sales of pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products, and medical devices that benefit patients in over 60 countries. Santen’s long-term vision is to become a social innovator in ophthalmology and address social and economic issues related to eye health by strategically exploring advancing technologies and collaborating with key leaders around the world. Underpinned by its people-centric values, Santen aims to ultimately deliver happiness with vision – a life with the best vision experience for every individual around the world. With scientific knowledge and organizational capabilities nurtured over 130 years, Santen provides products and services to contribute to the well-being of patients, their loved ones and consequently to society.
Santen is in an exciting phase of growth with a market leading portfolio of products in glaucoma and dry eye treatment – areas in which our portfolio serves every stage and type of disease. We are also growing our range in eye infections, allergies, and devices for vision correction and glaucoma surgery.
This is an exciting time for us and we want exceptional people to be a part of it. More than just a part of it – we want your talent to drive our growth and grow with us. Because it’s our people that make our vision a reality; it’s their passion, creativity and expertise that makes a difference to patients’ lives, every day.
If you’re motivated by new opportunities, if you’re ready for new challenges, and if you believe in doing business responsibly and staying true to your values, you may be the perfect candidate for a role at Santen.
https://www.santen.eu/careers
About Santen’s internship for students with visual impairments
This internship vacancy entails a preference policy for students with visual impairments.
This internship falls under the umbrella of initiatives that we are supporting to build a society that is inclusive for everyone. As a specialized company dedicated to ophthalmology, we welcome the applications from students with visual impairments. We believe that students with visual impairments are a valuable addition to our organization and are encouraged to apply to this specific internship.
The internship’s mission
During this internship programme you will have the opportunity to take part in a job rotation to gain valuable, hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry. You will learn how different departments work which will help you to understand your passions and strengths. These are some of the activities that you will be involved with, which may evolve during the course of the internship and based on your feedback:
- Support HR Generalists with various HR processes and the on-boarding of new employees
- Contributing to HR projects such as Engagement, Well-being, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Help Santen further improve its internship for students with visual impairments
- Introduction to the Commercial work by supporting the commercial team needs. This may include the possibility to accompany a Key Account Manager (KAM) during hospital/office based doctors/pharmacy visits
- Support the organization of some fun events in our Amsterdam office
To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience
- Bachelor degree in any field
- Ability to work with diverse international stakeholders
- Fluent in English
- Capacity to work in a collaborative and cross-functional manner, with a strong sense of team spirit
- Interest in working for an ophthalmology company
- Willingness to travel domestically
The following documents are required for us to continue with your application:
- CV and cover-letter or voice message outlining why you would like to join this internship.
- You must have a valid EU passport or a work permit that allows you to do an internship in the Netherlands.
Please note that in order to be considered for an internship, you need to be registered as a student during the entire internship period. Formal documentation of which may be requested at any time.
Please note that the contents of our regular internship assignments are not suitable for professionals (and/or MBA students) with professional work experience.
If you have any questions about the specific details of this position, please contact Maria Torres Internship Program Coordinator on 0682987521 or maria.torres@santen.com.
Start Date: September 2023
Duration: 3-6 months
Part time: 3-4 days per week
