Internship, Business Development CDMO

Alfasigma is a privately held global healthcare company founded over 75 years ago in Italy, where it remains headquartered today in Bologna and Milan. The Group operates in over 100 markets spanning Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa.

Over three years ago, we embarked on a transformative journey to become a truly global innovative healthcare company with a leading focus on Gastrointestinal (GI) health. We have experienced remarkable growth, nearly doubled our revenues, expanding geographically, and integrating several key acquisitions. We have also evolved our portfolio, expanded into rare and specialty segments, and strengthened our pipeline and people's capabilities.

But our journey is far from complete! In fact, this is just the beginning of a bold new chapter in Alfasigma's history. We are committed to advancing innovation and leveraging our deep expertise to provide better health and a better quality of life for patients and consumers worldwide and expand our reach across diverse markets.

The intern will support the Business Development team in operational and analytical activities, with a primary focus on proposal preparation and the development and maintenance of Commercial Operations dashboards. This role offers the opportunity to gain end-to-end exposure to the commercial process within a pharmaceutical CDMO, interacting with cross-functional teams (Project Management, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain).

Key Responsibilities

Proposal Management Support

Collect and organize technical and commercial information required for proposal preparation

Support the development of commercial proposals (RFQ/RFP responses) in collaboration with BD, Technical Teams, and Finance

Update and manage proposal templates and pricing databases

Commercial Operations & Dashboarding

Support the creation and maintenance of commercial dashboards (pipeline, conversion rate, forecast, KPIs)

Collect, clean, and analyze data from CRM and other internal sources

Prepare periodic reports for management (e.g., weekly pipeline review, monthly business review)

Additional Support Activities

Create presentations and materials for clients and internal meetings

Support market intelligence and benchmarking activities

Assist in CRM management and customer database maintenance

Requirements:

Ongoing or recently completed degree in scientific disciplines (Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology) or Economics/Engineering

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)

Basic knowledge of data analysis and database management

High attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently

Strong analytical mindset and comfort working with data

Good communication and teamwork skills

Proactive attitude and continuous improvement mindset

Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Why Join Alfasigma:

At Alfasigma, we foster a culture where the courage to innovate is key to our success.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and extensive opportunities for professional growth and development.

Our commitment to people and patients is at the heart of everything we do. We value diversity and welcome individuals with unique perspectives and experiences. We believe that open-mindedness, collaboration, and a shared passion for innovation are essential to achieving meaningful progress.

Join Alfasigma and become part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry.