As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access, and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. Conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.
Kickstart your career in life sciences
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Fortrea 2025 Global Internship Program!
As an Fortrea intern, you will have the opportunity to support meaningful assignments that compliment an education in STEM+ Business and Healthcare disciplines, and are inspiring and valuable in our mission to deliver solutions that bring life-changing medicines to patients faster.
In addition to department work, we support your professional development and career exploration through program workshops, leadership speakers, employee resource group introductions, new hire panel discussions and small group ‘coffee chats’.
Capitalize on a dedicated training and development program that will support your scientific and professional career aspirations and take pride in delivering work that helps save the lives of millions of people around the world.
About the team
The global proposals team supports the Fortrea Global Commercial Organization by completing the written proposal and/or budget in support of Request for Proposal (RFP) and Requests for Information (RFI) content from new and returning clients.
Our remit spans the earliest clinical trials in healthy volunteers through to late stage clinical trials in patients across all phases worldwide. We work alongside teams from commercial, operational, delivery, strategy and scientific departments who are supportive of your CRO journey.
Internship Assignment Summary
- Learns to support low/mid complexity RFPs/RFIs
- Communicates internally with subject matter experts (SMEs) and other stakeholders
- Contributes to process driven tasks
Education, qualifications & skills
- UK location: Working towards Bachelor’s degree in related fields like STEM, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Biology, Mathematics. You must be currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in life or health sciences commenced in 2023.
- Bulgaria location: Students of related fields or Fresh Graduates can be considered.
- Has experience delivering multiple projects in an academic or professional setting
- Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and internal/external colleagues
- Embraces diverse ways of thinking through various forms collaboration and partnership
Other key skills
- Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail and ability to be persistent while maintaining tact
- Demonstrated computer skills – requires excellent MS Office experience (specifically Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Demonstrated ability to plan, multi-task and prioritize
- Demonstrated teamwork, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Strong analytical skills
- Positive attitude and sense of urgency
- Ability to work irregular and/or extended hours as needed to meet the client’s proposal deadline
Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need.
Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact.
Fortrea is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
As an EOE/AA employer, Fortrea strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind.
We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
We encourage all to apply.
