MBA Leadership Development Program (LDP) Internship

Job Description

About the Company:

BASF is the world’s leading chemical company, creating chemistry for a sustainable future. They balance economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. They provide solutions for customers in nearly every industry, focusing on science and innovation to meet current and future societal needs. BASF emphasizes process safety and employee well-being, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for lifelong learning and career development. They have received several awards recognizing their commitment to health, well-being, diversity, and LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.

Job Description: MBA Leadership Development Program (LDP) Internship

This is a summer internship program designed to provide highly motivated MBA students with the opportunity to enhance their professional skills through diverse learning experiences at BASF. The internship is a precursor to the full-time rotational program.

Program Summary:

• A 10- to 12-week internship at one of BASF’s US locations.
• Interns apply their education and background to challenging assignments to build general management skills.
• Location: Mobility is critical. US locations may include New Jersey, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas, and Louisiana.
• Projects: Interns will complete various projects designed to enhance their career development and deliver immediate value to BASF. Examples include:

• Preparing operational plans
• Conducting market research
• Performing break-even analysis
• Analyzing potential acquisitions and divestitures
• Creating a divisional supplier development program
• Creating a go-to-market strategy for a new product line
• Developing a sustainability roadmap and detailed growth strategy for a product line
• Conducting market research and commercialization analysis for a product line
• Networking: Interns will engage across the business to expand their network, grow personally and professionally, and learn valuable skill sets.
• Presentation: At the end of the internship, interns will present their summer project to other interns, BASF employees, and senior leaders.
• Full-Time Opportunity: Interns will be assessed throughout the summer for a full-time offer to join BASF’s 2-year rotational program.
• Recruiting Events: BASF will be recruiting at the following conferences:

• The Consortium Conference – June 2-4, 2025 (Indianapolis, IN)
• National Black MBA – September 23-26, 2025 (Houston, TX)
• MBA Veterans Conference – October 9-10, 2025 (Atlanta, GA)

Benefits:

• Enhanced career and leadership development.
• Opportunity to explore possible career tracks within the company.
• Development of expertise.
• Networking opportunities at senior levels throughout BASF.
• Establishment of mentoring relationships.

Qualifications:

• 1st-year MBA students pursuing a career in General Management with an interest in the Manufacturing/Chemical industry
• Graduation date must fall between December 2026 – August 2027
• Minimum of 3 years’ work experience & maximum of 6 years’ work experience
• Undergraduate Business or Technical Degree preferred
• Commitment to relocate anywhere in the U.S. during and upon placement from the program. All internships are in-person/hybrid.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship now or at any point in the future
• Demonstrated previous leadership & academic achievement
• Ability to work in a technical environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong project management experience
• Previous experience in the manufacturing/chemical/industrial space a plus