Interns - Continuous Improvement, Drug Substance Manufacturing

We are seeking dedicated interns eager to gain hands-on experience in optimizing processes, facilitating workshops, analyzing data, creating dashboards, and supporting improvement initiatives within the biopharmaceutical manufacturing sector. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to dynamic projects emphasizing LEAN, performance, and Shingo methodologies in Drug Substance Manufacturing.

While you will have the autonomy to work independently, robust support and guidance are available whenever required, with a strong emphasis on mentoring during your initial month to ensure seamless integration and skill development.

We are looking for four interns, each bringing their unique strengths:

• Data-Oriented Intern to support analytics and reporting efforts.

• Hands-On Shop Floor Intern to assist with on-ground activities and improvements.

• 3D Printing Enthusiast to contribute to prototyping and creative tasks.

• Intern with a Quality mindset , contributing to our compliance level on site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Workshop Facilitation: Collaborate with teams to plan and facilitate workshops aimed at process improvement.

• Data Analysis & Dashboard Creation: Utilize Alteryx to build robust data sources and develop dashboards and apps in Tableau and Power Apps.

• Improvement Projects: Lead and execute projects focused on continuous improvement and systematic problem-solving.

• Problem-Solving & Kaizen Activities: Participate in activities to identify and solve operational challenges, enhancing efficiency.

• Performance Metrics: Contribute to the development and refinement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Culture Promotion: Advocate for Continuous Improvement (CI) culture across the manufacturing site.

• Performance Board Support: Assist and/or facilitate performance board meetings focusing on operational excellence.

• LEAN Tools Application: Gain proficiency in applying LEAN tools such as 5S, 3C, A3, and PDCA to real-world scenarios.
  
  

Project Involvement:

• Simplifying shopfloor: Contribute to efforts making operations more human-centric and easier.

• 3D Printing: Support prototyping efforts to streamline and enhance processes.

• Work Instruction Enhancement & Standardization: Participate in initiatives to simplify and improve documentation.

• Equipment Utilization: Gather data to support the correct decisions and project throughout DSM.
  
  

Learning Objectives:

• Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Exposure: A comprehensive introduction to biopharmaceutical manufacturing, from the first action in Upstream to the final purification in Downstream.

• CDMO Experience: Gain insights into the social, technical, and business context of working at a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization.

• Project Responsibility: Lead projects to familiarize yourself with LEAN tools, from stakeholder management to workshop facilitation.

Qualifications:

• Open interest or academic background in biopharmaceutical manufacturing or process optimization.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in data analysis tools and visualization platforms like Alteryx, Tableau, and Power Apps.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment. The working language is English.

Eligibility Requirement: Candidates must be currently enrolled in an educational program in Denmark. Preferably related to biopharmaceuticals, engineering, or a similar field to qualify for this internship. However, we consider enrolled candidate, no matter the education. The internship must be eligible for ECTS credits at your educational institution.

Application Process:
Please submit your resume and cover letter in English as soon as possible, detailing your relevant experience and motivation for applying to this internship.

In your application, please answer these three questions to be considered

• What motivates you to join FUJIFILM Biotechnologies and work with Continuous Improvement in Drug Substance Manufacturing?

• Which focus area fits you best (Data-Oriented, Hands-On Shop Floor, 3D Printing, or Quality) and why? You can mention a short example from a course, project, or your work experience.

• Can you confirm that you can start in February and complete a 6-month, full-time (37 hours/week) internship as part of your education, awarding ECTS points?

We review applications on an ongoing basis and will close the posting when the positions are filled.

This full-time internship is 5-6 months, start February 2027, and will be shaped according to your needs and the educations’ rules regarding internship.

Join us at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Denmark and take part in shaping the future of drug substance manufacturing.

Working at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies
We offer a competitive compensation package in a site/company growing rapidly, with many opportunities for individual growth, we also offer access to fitness and an attractive canteen.

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is an industry-leading Biologics Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with locations in Hillerød, Denmark, Teesside, UK, RTP, North Carolina and College Station, Texas, USA. We use our skills, dedication and ambition to enable impact for the world’s most innovative biotech and biopharma companies reimagining healthcare’s potential. We work across the entire lifecycle of our customers’ products – enabling success throughout. Every cure, vaccine, biologic, and advancement we contribute to starts with our people and our passion. We fuel one another’s passion, help accelerate progress, expand capabilities, strengthen innovation, and improve processes to improve lives.

Our Manufacturing site in Hillerød, Denmark, brings together a complete range of expertise, capabilities and technologies to manufacture advanced biologics. As we continue to enhance and expand our capabilities, we are looking for people who share our passion, drive, and energy – what we call Genki – to join our team.

We offer the chance to be part of a global workplace where passion, drive and commitment are met with opportunities for professional and personal development. Deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, we ensure that everyone no matter their background or gender has an opportunity to develop. We take pride in enriching our communities, caring for our environment, and cultivating a world of opportunity for future generations.

We aim to foster a collaborative, innovative and rewarding environment, where diverse perspectives and people come together united by a common purpose and shared values. We pursue our fullest potential as individual contributors and team members. We strive to be the employer of choice and offer a competitive compensation and benefit package.

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Denmark (FLBD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identify or any other protected class.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Location: Hillerod