Internship - Marketing Dulco - Milan (from Feb 2027)

Salary Range:

All Compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.

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Your career shouldn’t start with waiting in line. At Opella, early careers are built differently. You’re trusted early, supported strongly, and given real space to make an impact.

As a Marketing Intern – DulcoLax, you’ll join our Growth Hub team and work alongside the Brand Manager, contributing to the day-to-day management and growth of one of our global brands.

About the job

At Opella, we want to make self-care simpler, more accessible and more relevant for people. To help us do that, we’re looking for a curious, analytical and proactive Marketing Intern ready to contribute to the growth of DulcoLax.

You will gain hands-on experience in how a brand strategy is built, analysed and activated within Consumer Healthcare. Working closely with the Brand Manager, you’ll contribute to marketing projects targeting both consumers and healthcare professionals, combining data analysis, communication and project execution.

Throughout the internship, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams including Media & Digital, Shopper & Trade Marketing, Commercial and Science, gaining broad exposure to how different functions work together to grow a brand.

Main responsibilities

• Support the Brand Manager in the day-to-day operational and strategic management of DulcoLax.
• Analyse weekly and monthly brand and market performance to identify key trends, risks, opportunities and actionable insights.
• Prepare reports, presentations and business updates, turning data and findings into clear recommendations for the team.
• Support the development and execution of consumer-facing campaigns and communication across TV, digital, social media and point of sale.
• Contribute to initiatives targeting healthcare professionals, including events, scientific communication, educational materials and training activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Media & Digital, Shopper & Trade Marketing, Commercial and Science to support integrated brand initiatives.
• Support budget monitoring and project management activities, helping coordinate timelines, priorities and deliverables.

What you will learn

During your internship, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Understand how a global brand is managed within the Consumer Healthcare industry.
• Turn market and performance data into meaningful and actionable business insights.
• Contribute to the development of integrated B2C and B2B marketing campaigns.
• Work with a wide range of internal stakeholders and understand how different functions contribute to brand growth.
• Build practical skills in data analysis, communication, presentation and project management.

About you

• You are currently completing, or have recently completed, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Management, Marketing or a related field. An academic background or strong interest in Pharma or Healthcare would be a plus.
• You have a good command of Excel and PowerPoint and feel comfortable working with data and presentations.
• You have a good command of English, at least B2 level; C1 level would be an advantage.
• You bring strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with attention to detail and the ability to turn information into clear takeaways.
• You are curious, proactive and eager to learn, with a genuine interest in marketing, healthcare and consumer behaviour.
• You communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and enjoy collaborating with different teams and stakeholders.

The mindset we value

At Opella, we believe in working in a way that is bold, simple, collaborative and focused on impact. We’re looking for someone who is ready to bring these behaviours to life every day:

• Brave: bring your ideas, ask questions and don’t be afraid to challenge existing ways of thinking.
• Simplify. Radically: turn complex data, messages and processes into something clear, relevant and actionable.
• All In. Together: collaborate openly, listen to different perspectives and contribute to the success of the wider team.
• Outcome obsessed: take ownership of your work, focus on impact and always act with integrity.

This isn’t a stop on your CV, it’s the start of something bigger. If you want to grow, be heard and help change how self-care works for people everywhere, we’re ready to back you. We are challengers. We are Opella.

What we offer

Location: Via Pola 9, Milan

Kick-start your eCommerce career with a 6-month internship starting in February 2027, with the possibility to extend for a further 6 months. Whether curricular or extracurricular, the internship offers hands-on experience within our eCommerce team and a €1,000 monthly allowance + ticket restaurant.

Hybrid working policy:2 days per week remote working.

About Us

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over The Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.

Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide, and counting.

At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com.

About Opella.

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally. Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.

At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers.

Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan. B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet.

Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com.