2025 University Recruiting - US Companion Animal Data Analytics 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.
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 Experience and Skills:
Candidates must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks beginning on 19 MAY 25
Candidates must have excellent interpersonal/communication and presentation skills
Candidates must have general computer skills including working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Candidates must have the ability to be organized, adapt to a changing environment, work independently and also as part of a team
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Candidates should have basic knowledge of the Animal Health and Animal Feed industries.
Candidates should have GPA of 3.0 or higher
About our company Animal Health (MAH) and the US Companion Animal Business Unit (CABU)
MAH 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 the MAH CABU Data Analytics and Insights Team
The 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.
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.
Expected salary range:
$39,600.00-$105,500.00
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