2026 Future Talent Program – Intern

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Animal Health Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

As an intern, you will:

• Enable Sales and Marketing to make data-driven decisions to run the business daily.

• Own the relationship with cross-functional team members across multiple levels of the organization, both within the US market and globally.

• Communicate findings and recommendations to business stakeholders, including senior leadership.

• Work with and analyze complex datasets.

• Learn best practices in leveraging tools and systems, including SQL, Excel, Dataiku, and PowerBI.

Potential projects may include:

• Supporting Sales and Marketing operations through developing target lists for specific marketing programs, coordinating with both Inside and Field Sales Reps to drive effectiveness, etc.

• Developing new analytical models and dashboards. This would follow a typical product development process of gathering requirements, working with Business Operations and IT teams through implementation and prototyping, testing and refining, etc.

• Participating in new product launch activities.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Must be currently enrolled as a STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)

• Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office, with Intermediate to Advanced skill in Excel.

• Must have experience in SQL or other coding languages (Python, R, etc.)

About our Company's Animal Health and the US Companion Animal Business Unit (CABU)

Our company's Animal Health is a leading animal health organization with an innovative product portfolio supporting multiple species of animals globally. The US CABU team focuses on the health of dogs, cats, and equine animals in the US. The team consists of Sales, both inside and field sales, Marketing teams aligned to each major therapeutic area, and additional support teams.

About our Company's Animal Health CABU Data Analytics and Insights Team

The 5-person team focuses on delivering the most impactful business intelligence and data insights to the Sales and Marketing teams. Key responsibilities include business performance forecasting, rebate management, and commercial policy management as well as other business unit strategic projects.

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Salary range:
The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD
 

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Required Skills:

Business Intelligence (BI), Business Management, Business Performance Management, Business Process Management (BPM), Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Commercial Policies, Complex Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Detail-Oriented, Marketing Operations, Microsoft Office, New Product Introduction Process, Policy Management, Project Implementations, Project Management, Python (Programming Language), Software Proficiency, Strategic Planning

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

11/3/2025

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