Intern - Life Science Business Development

Agilent
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7 months ago
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Description

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the insights they seek – so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at .

Have you considered using your scientific background in a different way? Looking for anew challenge where you can apply your scientific skills in a dynamic commercial environment? Then this internship is for you!

This 1-year placement is an opportunity for you to apply and build on your technical knowledge in a commercial role. Join Agilent Technologies UK instrument sales team to gain sales and marketing experience within a fast-paced and exciting environment. You will develop real world business development experience in a market-leading company.

Is this what you’re looking for?

During this internship, you will spend time working closely with and supporting the field sales and marketing teams in day-to-day matters related to Agilent Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry and Spectroscopy instrumentation. Communicating with these teams and our customers will allow you to learn quickly and work effectively within a commercial setting.

As our Business Development intern, your work will consist of:

Developing business with both new and existing clients (no cold calling) Analysing market data to support business generation Responding to inbound customer enquiries via email and webchat Supporting UK sales managers with order forecasting, tracking and reporting Generating customer proposals, tender responses and quotations to support the sales team. Assisting with the organization of local and international events, e-seminars and other marketing campaigns. Working on the creation of marketing material and newsletters Building your personal network by liaising with both internal and external stakeholders

You will be a full-time employee and valued member of the team, working on strategic projects and contributing to day-to-day operations to be part of Agilent’s success. During your internship, you will interact with peers and team members regularly within the UK and European LSS team. Overall, we offer an attractive compensation package and professional conditions for you to transform and implement your ideas with the opportunities an international company provides.

The placement should ideally start in June 2024. Duration 12 months, full-time.

Qualifications

Your Qualifications and skills

For this 1-year placement we are seeking a motivated individual with the following background.

Currently completing at least a second year ofa related science/ Life science degree.Suitable degrees include (but are not limited to) Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical sciences, Business management/marketing Motivated and strong desire to develop your commercial knowledge whilst gaining experience in a technical role Digital literacy, good knowledge of Microsoft Office - especially Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook Full fluency in English

You should be autonomous, organized and eager to learn. You also need strong analytical skills and excellent written and oral communication, allowing you to interact with different internal and external partners. Accuracy and attention to detail are fundamental to be successful in performing all functions of this role.

What we can offer:

It is our job to ensure you get all the training, support and opportunities you need and would like over the 12 monthsto become the best in your field!

Located at our state-of-the-art Harwell Centre of Excellence with many opportunities for inter company social and sporting activities within the scientific campus


Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.


Travel Required

No

Schedule

Schedule:Full time

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Day

Duration

0-3 Months

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General

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