Biotech Strategy & M&A Intern

Lesaffre; Marcq-en-Barœul; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Lesaffre, a global player in yeasts and fermentation, invites a motivated student or graduate to join its Strategy and Corporate Development team for a 6-month internship starting January 2027. You will work on strategy and M&A topics with multiple stakeholders to identify biotech targets and support growth in Health, Nutrition and Biotech.

You will participate in strategic analyses, target screening, and due diligence, reporting to the Directors and collaborating with Business Units across the

Qualifications

• Student or graduate from a top-ranking business, engineering or agronomy school.
• Interest in corporate strategy, M&A and biotech sectors.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills with good communication.
• Good knowledge of corporate finance and Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Participation in subjects related to the company's strategy.
• Identification of M&A targets: screening opportunities and target diagnosis.
• Participation in M&A projects: strategic analysis, valuation, due-diligence.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Synthesis skills

Interest in strategy & M&A

Biotech/health interest

Corporate finance knowledge

Education

Top-ranking business/engineering/agronomy school student or graduate

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Lesaffre, a global player in yeasts and fermentation, invites a motivated student or graduate to join its Strategy and Corporate Development team for a 6-month internship starting January 2027. You will work on strategy and M&A topics with multiple stakeholders to identify biotech targets and support growth in Health, Nutrition and Biotech.

You will participate in strategic analyses, target screening, and due diligence, reporting to the Directors and collaborating with Business Units across the