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Position Overview:
PCI is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Development Intern to support our growing sales and business development team in Raleigh, NC. This is an exciting opportunity for a student interested in B2B sales strategy, market intelligence, and customer relationship management within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences industries. The intern will gain hands-on experience working alongside seasoned business development professionals in a highly regulated, technically driven environment.
Responsibilities of an Intern may include:
CRM Management
- Maintain and update client and prospect records within the company CRM system, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across all entries.
- Track the status of leads, active opportunities, and client touchpoints to support pipeline visibility for the Business Development team.
- Assist in building and organizing CRM workflows, including contact categorization by industry segment (e.g., pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, R&D, and manufacturing).
- Monitor and adjust contact outreach cadence based on team feedback, ensuring timely and appropriate follow-up across all prospect segments.
- Generate CRM reports and summaries to help the team identify gaps, trends, and prioritization opportunities.
Market Research – Finding Opportunities
- Conduct targeted market research to identify new business opportunities by geography, industry vertical, and service category (calibration, asset management, compliance services, etc.).
- Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and customer behavior to surface high-potential target accounts for the Business Development team.
- Research industry events, conferences, and association activity (e.g., ISPE, PDA) to identify networking and lead generation opportunities.
- Support territory planning by compiling and summarizing regional market data and prospect density by sector.
Market Research – Contact Research
- Identify and profile key decision-makers and influencers at target accounts, including titles such as Facilities Managers, QA/QC Directors, Calibration Managers, and Procurement leads.
- Utilize tools such as LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, and publicly available databases to build accurate contact lists for outbound prospecting campaigns.
- Validate and enrich existing contact data in the CRM to improve outreach effectiveness and reduce bounce rates.
- Compile organized prospect profiles including company background, relevant service needs, compliance environment, and potential entry points for the sales team.
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