Business Development Intern at GIDEON Informatics

Wayne State University; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced sales team

Real-world experience in business development

Opportunity for future employment based on performance

Job summary

A leading health tech company is offering a paid internship for a Business Development Intern. The ideal candidate will be fluent in English and have a background in life sciences. Responsibilities include engaging institutional clients, supporting outreach efforts, and learning about medical sales. This role provides real-world experience and the possibility of future employment based on performance. The position is remote, requiring 20-40 hours per week commitment for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Students or early-career professionals seeking experience in sales, medical technology, or public health.
• Able to commit 20-40 hours per week for 12 months.
• Comfortable working remotely and independently.
• Commit 20–40 hours per week for 12 months.
• Comfortable working remotely and independently.
• Background or coursework in life sciences, medicine, or public health.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential institutional clients across the US.
• Support outreach efforts by researching prospects and preparing materials.
• Schedule meetings for senior sales team members.
• Represent GIDEON at conferences to generate leads.
• Nurture relationships with prospective clients.
• Assist in tracking and improving lead generation performance.
• Train with the sales team.
• Learn the basics of the consultative sales process.

Skills

Fluent in written and spoken English

Highly organized

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Curious and eager to learn

Education

Background or coursework in life sciences, medicine, or public health

Job description

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Type: Paid Internship
Location: Remote (US-based)

About GIDEON

GIDEON Informatics is a global leader in infectious disease and epidemiology resources. We are on a mission to revolutionize education and clinical practice with real-world data and expert tools. Our cutting‑edge platform supports healthcare professionals and educators in over 160 countries.

We’re seeking a motivated and ambitious intern to join our dynamic Business Development team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of medical sales, gain hands‑on experience in lead generation and client engagement, and build a foundation for a career in business development or healthcare technology.

Responsibilities

As a Business Development Intern, you will:

• Identify and engage potential institutional clients across the US.
• Support outreach efforts by researching prospects and preparing materials for outreach campaigns.
• Schedule meetings for senior sales team members.
• Represent GIDEON at select conferences and virtual events to generate leads (travel optional but may be offered).
• Nurture relationships with prospective clients through follow‑up and communication support.
• Assist in tracking and improving lead generation performance.
• Train with the sales team and develop product expertise.
• Learn the basics of a consultative sales process with guidance from experienced team members.

Ideal Candidate

This internship is a great fit for students or early‑career professionals who are:

• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Interested in a career in sales, medical technology, or public health.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and self‑motivated.
• Curious and eager to learn new skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Able to commit 20-40 hours per week for 12 months.
• Comfortable working remotely and independently.
• Background or coursework in life sciences, medicine, or public health.

What You’ll Gain

• Real‑world experience in business development within the health tech industry.
• Mentorship and training from a highly experienced sales team.
• Opportunity to build your resume and portfolio with measurable accomplishments.
• Possibility of extension or future employment based on performance and company needs.

How to Apply

Apply directly on Handshake or send your resume to [e-mail] with the subject line: BDR Internship Application.