Inside Sales Intern
Fortrea | Global Clinical Research Organization (CRO)
Department
Inside Sales
Internship Duration
6months (flexible based on academic requirements)
Location
China (Shanghai preferred)
About the Role
The Inside Sales Intern will support Fortrea’s commercial growth by assisting the Inside Sales team with market research, target account identification, and prospecting preparation. This internship offers hands-on exposure to the global life sciences and clinical research industry, with structured learning in data-driven B2B sales and commercial operations.
This role is ideal for students interested in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare commercialization, and professional sales careers.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct market and account research on biotech and pharmaceutical companies
- Identify potential target accounts aligned with Fortrea’s service offerings
- Research company pipelines, therapeutic areas, and recent news
- Support prospecting preparation and draft introductory outreach emails
- Maintain accurate CRM records and support lead qualification activities
- Summarize market insights and support internal briefing documents
- Shadow Inside Sales and Business Development activities
- Other tasks assigned by line manager.
What You Will Learn
- Overview of the CRO industry and Fortrea’s services
- How Inside Sales supports pipeline creation and business growth
- Structured, data-driven prospecting and research techniques
- Professional communication and commercial insight development
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or related fields
- Strong interest in healthcare, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English
- Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Why Join Fortrea
- Hands-on experience with a leading global CRO
- Structured learning, mentorship, and real business exposure
- Opportunity to work in a global, cross-cultural environment
- Strong foundation for future careers in life sciences or commercial roles
Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Business, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or a related field
- Strong interest in healthcare, biotechnology, or the pharmaceutical industry
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English
- Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
What We Do
Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) is a leading global provider of clinical development and patient access solutions to the life sciences industry. We partner with emerging and large biopharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostic companies to drive healthcare innovation that accelerates life changing therapies to patients in need. Fortrea provides phase I-IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, differentiated technology-enabled trial solutions and post-approval services. Fortrea’s solutions leverage three decades of experience spanning more than 20 therapeutic areas, a passion for scientific rigor, exceptional insights and a strong investigator site network. Our talented and diverse team working in more than 90 countries is scaled to deliver focused and agile solutions to customers globally. Learn more about how Fortrea is becoming a transformative force from pipeline to patient at Fortrea.com.
