Business Operations Intern

A51; Paris; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A biotech startup is looking for an intern to support fundraising, budgeting, and market research. The role includes using AI tools for analytics, assisting with investor materials, and improving operational processes. Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant academic program and have strong analytical skills. This paid internship is based in Paris, starting from March 15th, 2026. Proficiency in English is required, and French is a plus.

Prestations

Paid internship as per French standards

Office in Paris

Qualifications

• Strong analytic skills and proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets.
• Comfortable using AI agents and automation workflows (no coding required).
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Use AI tools for market research and automation.
• Support fundraising by preparing investor materials.
• Assist in budgeting, tracking financials, and maintaining forecasts.
• Conduct market research and strategic analysis.
• Coordinate operations and meetings, managing follow-ups.

Connaissances

Strong analytics

High proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets and Slides

Clear written communication in English

Organized and resourceful

Comfortable with ambiguity

Basic financial modelling

Experience in data analysis

Formation

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, or Grande École program

Outils

Notion

Crunchbase

Description du poste

Be the CEO’s right hand on business topics. You will support fundraising, budgeting and planning, market research, investor materials, and day-to-day operations in a fast-moving startup.

A51 mission and overview

A51 is a biotech company engineering RNA to reprogram cellular states. We use RNA as the programmable layer of biology. Backed by a top-tier Silicon Valley VC and based at the iconicAgoranovincubator in the heart of Paris, A51 is a winner of the national i-Lab innovation competition and part of the 2025 Future 40 cohort, a recognition that places us among the top 4 % of startups.

What you will do

• AI-enabled research & automation: use AI agents and analytical tools to map VCs, founders, competitive landscapes, and scientific ecosystems
• Fundraising support: refine deck and one-pagers, maintain the CRM and pipeline, prep data-room and diligence answers, draft investor updates
• Budgeting and finance basics: help build the annual and rolling budget, maintain the operating model, track budget vs actuals, update cash runway and KPIs, assist with grants and other non-dilutive funding
• Market research & Strategy projects: size markets, map competitors and partners, analyze pricing, value chain, and business models
• Operations: set up simple processes and dashboards in Notion or similar tools, coordinate meetings, take crisp notes, and drive follow-ups
• You will work on analytical, AI-assisted, and biotech-focused projects that directly support our fundraising, market positioning, and strategic planning

What you bring

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s (Licence), Master’s, MBA, or Grande École program in business, finance, engineering, or a related field
• Strong analytics, high proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets and Slides
• Comfortable using or learning AI agents and automation workflows (no coding required, but curiosity is a must)
• Clear written communication in English; French is a plus
• Organized, resourceful, comfortable with ambiguity, action-oriented
• Nice to have: basic financial modelling, experience in data analysis, Notion, Crunchbase, or scientific/technical domains

What you will learn

• How an early-stage startup raises capital, builds partnerships, and runs a tight operating model across France and the USA
• How to translate complex topics into business narratives and decisions
• End-to-end exposure to investor relations, budgeting, KPIs, and planning

Compensation and practicals

• Paid internship as per French standards
• Office in Paris, in-person work
• Starting date: from March 15th, 2026

How to apply

Email your CV, a short note on why you want to join A51, and one work sample (deck, analysis, or memo) to [e-mail]