Business Development Intern (US)

Ready to accelerate your career at the Intersection of DeepTech and Business Excellence in a Vibrant Environment?

Embark on a 6-month full time internship as a vital component of your education.

WhiteLab Genomics, a prestigious Y Combinator company based in both Cambridge, MA, and Paris, France, develops and leverages an AI-powered platform to accelerate, optimize and derisk R&D in cell and gene therapy. As one of leaders in the field, WhiteLab boasts a robust portfolio of collaboration with academia, biotechs, and pharmaceutical leaders. In US, we operate within a vibrant Kendall Square in Cambridge, and our teams benefit from a hybrid work setup. In the ever-evolving tech landscape, we’re one of the pioneering startups exclusively dedicated to using data science, machine learning, and computational biology for genomic medicines such as cell and gene therapies.

The Business Development Team at WhiteLab fuels our growth and innovation engine. With a focus on fostering partnerships, market insights, and a talent for spotting opportunities, we're the architects of expansion, seamlessly bridging cutting-edge technology with real-world impact. We're already working with pharma giants and are actively forging more strategic alliances to accelerate drug discovery and development in non-clinical phases.

In this pivotal role, you’ll be in communication with a diverse range of stakeholders, including biotech, pharmaceutical companies, and top-tier academics. With your unique blend of bio-background and business acumen, you'll seamlessly navigate diverse challenges. Your journey doesn't stop there—this role opens doors to deeper involvement in deal closures, preparation of internal decision meetings, and external presentations.

You're not just contributing to the team: you'll help shape the future landscape of genomic medicine.

Our Core Values:

We Believe that Care is Everything.

We Value our Collective Potential
We Cultivate Proactive Communication, Clarity and Respect We Have a Can-Do Attitude
We Strive for Excellence

We Are Excited About You If...

-You hold a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Biology/(Bio)chemical Engineering/Computational Science/Business or a similar degree with a demonstrated passion or experience for business.\

• You’re thrilled to take deep-dive into the business of BioTech, DeepTech, and Data Science, especially in the realm of AI.

-You bring hands-on experience, specialized expertise, or a deep enthusiasm for driving advancements in drug discovery and development, preferably with a focus in Biotech, Deeptech, and genomic therapies.
-You’re a pro at task prioritization & organization and can thrive independently in a bustling scientific environment.

-Your adept written and oral communication skills shine in internal meetings, in online correspondence, virtually, and during client presentations.

How You’ll Spend Your Time:

- You’ll interact with a wide range of functions internally and externally (biotech and pharmaceutical companies, top notch academics) to understand and deliver on WhiteLab’s growth objectives.\

• You’ll research and report on our current landscape to identify relevant competitors, partners, clients and external growth opportunities in the field of genomic therapies.\
• You’ll participate in business development and prospecting activities for the commercialization of WhiteLab’s capabilities (i.e., customer discovery, market research).\
• You’ll identify and build relationships/leads with potential new partners and/or customers.\
• You’ll maintain WhiteLab’s customer relationship management system with companies, contacts and deals, generating insights from our network and deal flows.\
• You’ll participate with senior executives and management from prospecting to closing deals to negotiation.\
• You’ll prepare WhiteLab’s materials for internal decision meetings and external presentations in coordination with the marketing team.\
• You’ll elevate WhiteLab’s awareness of new growth opportunities (e.g. identification of relevant grants).\
• You’ll immerse yourself in the vibrant world of business events and conferences. From pre-event set-up to dynamic meeting preparation and post-event follow-up, you'll be at the heart of the action, shaping impactful experiences and making every moment count.

If you’ve reached the end of this, we applaud you for reading everything and welcome you to apply for this opportunity. Please mention the phrase “Business Development Superhero” at some point in your cover letter to show us your attention to detail.

• The standard process includes three main steps:
  • HR Screening: Conducted via call or video conference.
  • Team Interview: Conducted via video conference or on-site.
  • Final On-Site Interview: This can include various formats such as lunch meetings, a day-in-the-life experience, user case presentations, etc., depending on the situation.