Intern - Business Development

Fortrea Leeds Updated 21 October 2026
PharmaCROBiotechClinical Researchcro

Job description

Business Development Intern This program is designed to support your professional development and career exploration through training workshops, leadership speaker sessions, employee resource group activities, and career-focused discussions. Take pride in helping deliver solutions that bring life-changing medicines to patients faster while creating lasting value for our customers, employees, and stakeholders. About the Team The European Business Development team plays a critical role in identifying new opportunities, building customer relationships, generating sales pipelines, and supporting opportunities through the sales process to award. As a Business Development Intern, you will support the Business Development Directors by: Prospecting and identifying potential clients across Europe. Researching companies, therapeutic areas, and market opportunities. Supporting conference preparation, outreach campaigns, and follow-up activities. Maintaining tools, databases, and processes that support business development activities. Assisting with targeted country marketing initiatives. Supporting the creation of LinkedIn content and social media communications for the Business Development team. Contributing to account intelligence and business development planning activities. This highly collaborative role will provide exposure to Business Development professionals and cross-functional teams across Europe, allowing you to gain hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical and clinical research industry while contributing directly to business growth initiatives. Education / Qualifications / Skills Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field. Strong interest in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical research, or healthcare sectors. Interest in sales, business development, marketing, or commercial strategy. Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. We look forward to helping you kickstart your career and gain valuable experience within a global healthcare organization. Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here .

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