Inside Sales Intern - United Kingdom

Fortrea; Thatcham; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea invites you to join its Early Careers University Internship Program as part of the Inside Sales EU team. This 12-month, full-time placement in the UK offers hands-on prospecting support, lead research, and conference outreach, with mentorship and structured development.

You will work remotely from the UK, starting July 2027, while gaining cross-functional exposure to business development, pharma insights, and sales processes that accelerate life-saving medicines to patients.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Life Sciences or Business.
• Internship is a 12-month placement starting July 2027.
• 2nd year student with a gap-year option for a 12-month internship.

Responsibilities

• Assist Inside Sales Managers with prospecting and lead research.
• Prepare outreach materials for conferences and events.
• Support tools and processes used by the team.
• Collaborate with Business Development and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Analytical mindset

Proactive problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Life Sciences or Business

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job DescriptionAt Fortrea, we believe early talent is the heartbeat of innovation. Our Early Careers program is more than an internship, —it’s a launchpad for your future.As an Intern, you’ll join a global team where curiosity, motivation, and fresh ideas are celebrated. You’ll work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced professionals, and see firsthand how clinical research and healthcare innovation change lives.We don’t expect you to know it all. What matters most is your potential, your drive to learn, and your willingness to grow. With hands-on experience, mentorship, and structured development, we’ll help you build the skills and confidence to succeed.Your journey to pioneering tomorrow’s breakthroughs starts here.Fortrea 2027 University Internship ProgramInside Sales Team EULocation: UK, remoteFull-time, 12-monthStart Date: July 2027This program is designed to support your professional development and career exploration through training workshops, leadership speakers, employee resource group activities and career-focused discussions.Take pride in helping deliver solutions that bring life-changing medicines to patients faster while creating lasting value for all our stakeholders.About the TeamThe Inside Sales EU team plays a critical role in identifying new opportunities, building connections, and creating pipelines for business growth. As part of this team, you’ll support Inside Sales Managers by assisting with prospecting, researching potential leads across Europe, preparing outreach for conferences, and managing tools and processes essential to the team's success.This collaborative role allows you to interact with Business Development partners and cross-functional teams, contributing directly to the sales process.Education/Qualifications/SkillsWorking toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Business Management or a related field.Candidates should still be students enrolled into placement in their 2nd year, taking a gap year for a 12 months internship as part of their Bachelor's degrees.Interest in Science, Pharma, Clinical Trials, or Sales and Business Development.Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders.Analytical mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.Proficiency in MS Office tools, particularly Excel.We look forward to helping you kickstart your career!Physical Demands/Work Environment:Work Environment:Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.Physical Requirements:Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.Regular and consistent attendance.Varied hours may be required.Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here .