Global Proposals Intern — Launch Your CRO Career

Fortrea; Leeds; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea in Leeds offers a 12-month University Student Internship – Global Proposals, starting July 2027. You’ll join a global team, learn from seasoned professionals and gain hands-on experience in clinical research and business operations.

This early careers program focuses on mentoring, structured development, and real-world projects that impact how medicines reach patients faster, with opportunities to work with VPs and Directors across functions.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field.
• Demonstrates ability to manage multiple tasks on academic or work projects.
• Strong collaboration with stakeholders and internal/external colleagues.
• Embraces diverse thinking and partnership in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Observe and shadow experienced professionals on proposals and budgets.
• Assist in preparing proposals and budget content for RFP/RFI responses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across commercial, operations and strategy.
• Develop general business acumen and basic project management skills.
• Learn Salesforce, SharePoint and cloud-based platforms while delivering value.

Skills

Customer service

MS Office

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Salesforce

SharePoint

Cloud platforms

Job description

Fortrea in Leeds offers a 12-month University Student Internship – Global Proposals, starting July 2027. You’ll join a global team, learn from seasoned professionals and gain hands-on experience in clinical research and business operations.

This early careers program focuses on mentoring, structured development, and real-world projects that impact how medicines reach patients faster, with opportunities to work with VPs and Directors across functions.