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Business Intern

Durin Life Sciences
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COMPANY PROFILE:

Durin Life Sciences is an early-stage startup founded at Rowan University. The company discovers biomarkers and develops non-invasive, easy access diagnostic tests for the most prevalent and devastating neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.​ Duritect™ diagnostic tests deliver rapid results with high accuracy, enabling early detection and monitoring of disease progression—sometimes a decade or more before symptoms appear. 

 

Durin’s first test, for Alzheimer's, will come to market in April 2025, followed by tests for other diseases.​ What is truly exciting and sets the company apart is that the groundbreaking science creates a scalable platform for biomarker discovery and diagnostic tests that will extend beyond the multi-billion-dollar neurodegenerative diagnostics market into the much larger, broader chronic disease diagnostic market.​ 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Durin Life Sciences is looking for a Business Intern responsible for supporting critical components of the company’s strategic plan. This position requires a well-rounded, motivated individual who has strong creative thinking skills, demonstrated resourcefulness, and thrives in semi-autonomous environments. The ability to creatively research and source data, think analytically and execute under time pressure will also be important.

 

You will report directly to the CEO and work closely with the entire team. Additionally, you will collaborate with the Family Office investment firm that has funded and strategically supports the company. Your work will focus in two key areas:

 

  1. Sales and Marketing / Go-to-Market: You will contribute to sales and marketing efforts, including market research, healthcare provider outreach, campaign execution, and development of targeted messaging and materials.
  2. Investor Relations: You will gain meaningful exposure to investors while providing support on sourcing, communications and capital raising activities as the company executes its long-term growth strategy.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, key industry participants and potential business opportunities.
  • Generate presentations and insightful reporting on market and financial data, competition and both the diagnostic sales and investor relations pipelines to inform strategic and tactical decision-making.
  • Assist in evaluation and acquisition of competitive intelligence and evaluation of commercial performance of medical diagnostics, both in-development and commercialized, to inform strategic and tactical project planning.
  • Assist in finding and structuring data for the CRM system for various business needs, as defined by leadership.
  • Assist with marketing to develop comprehensive external communication campaigns and deliverables that continue to elevate the company's brand and reputation within the dynamic diagnostics industry.
  • Create clear, compelling, and consistent messaging for diverse audiences, including investors, media, employees and the public.
  • Develop content for the company’s building of strategic relationships with prospective investors, analysts and stakeholders through effectively communicating the company's vision, milestones and financial performance.
  • Support the mission of operational excellence by innovating, installing, monitoring and reporting on processes and systems to increase efficiency and execution across the organization.
  • Engage in various administrative tasks as needed to ensure efficient business operations.

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate (sophomore, junior or senior) or graduate program, in a relevant field of study (e.g. science, business or communications)
  • Relentless/intense work ethic towards achieving challenging and highly rewarding goals
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and research skills.
  • Intense curiosity and deep passion for continuous learning.
  • A highly creative and resourceful approach to data-oriented research and problem solving.
  • A proactive mindset and comfort working semi-autonomously.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to execute multiple tasks and projects concurrently to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to tackle new projects and ideas, be open to change in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with email, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel
  • 2+ years of experience in consulting, banking/finance, strategy, business operations or similar (Graduate)
  • A proactive, ownership-driven mindset—constantly asking, “If I were running the company, what high-impact, value-adding initiatives would I prioritize and execute?” (Graduate)
  • Demonstrated leadership skills; preferably in fast-moving and entrepreneurial environments (Graduate)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Ability to demonstrate independence, leadership and working within a group or team environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
  • Track record of identifying, evaluating and successfully adding value to progress a project.
  • Demonstrated success in building and maintaining relationships.
  • Strong team player, problem solver, flexible and open to change.
  • Prior internship or work experience a plus.
  • Experience in or covering life sciences, healthcare or biotech (Graduate)
  • Experience with HubSpot or other CRMs (Graduate)

 

COMPENSATION: 

Hourly and/or credit hours. This internship can be a paid-only position or can also be structured to offer college credit, depending on the candidate's preference. Students interested in receiving academic credit should apply for a supervised internship course, allowing them to work up to 25 hours per week during the semester and up to 40 hours during the summer. We are committed to providing a rewarding experience that aligns with academic and professional development goals.

 

DURATION: Flexible. 

Anticipating ~10-12 weeks with potential to extend. ~20 hours/week during semester and ~40 hours/week between semesters.

 

DESIRED START DATE: May 2024

 

LOCATION: Remote / Hybrid, with potential in-person meetings to sync-up on projects.

 

Career Development Note: This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced life science startup at the brink of launching its first product into the market. It will prepare the intern broadly for potential future roles in business or corporate development, sales and marketing, market and competitive analysis, partnerships, strategy and growth or related fields. It is an excellent steppingstone for those looking to build a foundational and transferable skill set for a successful career in nearly any high growth industry, but particularly biotech and life sciences.