Business & Medical Development Intern

Needle; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive stipend

Job summary

Biolyz is a full-stack saliva-based biomarker testing company accelerating access to biomarker analytics for athletes and coaches. This internship sits at the intersection of science and commercial strategy, helping expand into sports clubs, clinical networks, and institutional partnerships.

You'll research potential clients, support outreach, prepare proposals, and assist in medical/scientific communications.

Qualifications

• Currently studying (or recently graduated) in life sciences, medicine, sports science, business, or related field.
• Strong interest in commercial and scientific sides of healthcare/sports tech.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English; German or other languages are a bonus.
• Proactive, self-starter mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and ownership.
• Strong research and analytical skills; ability to synthesize complex information clearly.
• Proficiency in standard productivity tools (Google Workspace, PowerPoint/Keynote).

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential clients, partners, and distribution channels across professional sports, sports medicine, and clinical diagnostics.
• Support outreach and relationship management with sports clubs, performance institutes, sports medicine practitioners, and academic/research institutions.
• Prepare pitch materials, partnership proposals, and presentations for prospective clients and investors.
• Assist in development of medical and scientific communication materials (white papers, case studies, product summaries).
• Track and report on business development pipeline, outreach metrics, and market intelligence.
• Coordinate with scientific and lab teams to ensure accurate representation of Biolyz's technology.

Skills

English proficiency

Writing ability

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Life sciences degree

Medicine

Sports science degree

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Biolyz is a full-stack saliva-based biomarker testing company on a mission to accelerate access to biomarker analytics for all humans, globally. We offer a non-invasive testing solution whereby athletes and coaches simply use a cotton swab to collect saliva, which we analyze via mass spectrometry within 48 hours across 60+ biomarkers covering stress, recovery, metabolism, and inflammation. Our platform delivers real-time, hyper-personalized insights directly to coaches and athletes. Having tested over 2.5 million biomarkers across teams in the Champions League, Bundesliga, Premier League and Ligue 1 and other sports, Biolyz has powered the best athletes in their field.

About the Role

This internship sits at the intersection of science and commercial strategy. As a Business & Medical Development Intern, you'll work alongside the founding team to help Biolyz expand into new sports clubs, leagues, clinical networks, and institutional partnerships. You'll contribute to both the commercial side (business development, outreach, partnerships) and the medical/scientific side (supporting relationships with sports medicine professionals, research collaborators, and health institutions).

This is a generalist, high-impact role for someone curious, driven, and excited about the future of precision health in sports. You'll gain a rare front-row seat to how a science-driven startup builds its market.

What You'll Do

Identify and research potential clients, partners, and distribution channels across professional sports, sports medicine, and clinical diagnostics

Support outreach and relationship management with sports clubs, performance institutes, sports medicine practitioners, and academic/research institutions

Prepare pitch materials, partnership proposals, and presentations for prospective clients and investors

Assist in the development of medical and scientific communication materials (white papers, case studies, product summaries)

Track and report on business development pipeline, outreach metrics, and market intelligence

Coordinate with the scientific and lab teams to ensure accurate representation of Biolyz's technology and capabilities

Support ad-hoc projects across strategy, marketing, and operations as the company scales

What We're Looking For

Currently studying (or recently graduated from) a degree in life sciences, medicine, sports science, business, or a related field

Strong interest in both the commercial and scientific sides of healthcare/sports technology

Excellent communication and writing skills in English; German or other languages are a bonus

Proactive, self-starter mindset — comfortable with ambiguity and eager to take ownership

Strong research and analytical skills; ability to synthesize complex information clearly

Proficiency in standard productivity tools (Google Workspace, PowerPoint/Keynote, etc.)

Nice to Have

Prior internship experience in a startup, life sciences company, sports organization, or consulting firm

Understanding of sports performance, injury prevention, or biomarker science

Existing network in professional sports, sports medicine, or health tech

Experience with CRM tools or business development workflows

80% in person (with remote parts) from our office in Hamburg

Duration: 5-6 months

Stipend: competitive internship compensation