Inside Sales Intern

Worldwide Clinical Trials•Durham, NC

About The Position

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence. We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way. Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit. Why Worldwide We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us! Who we are Worldwide Clinical Trials (Worldwide), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), works in partnership with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to create customized solutions that advance new medications – from discovery to reality. Anchored in our company’s scientific heritage, our dedicated therapeutic focus on cardiovascular, metabolic, neuroscience, oncology, and rare diseases is applied to develop flexible plans and solve problems quickly for our customers. Our talented team of 3,500+ professionals spans 60+ countries. We are united in cause with our customers to improve the lives of patients through new and innovative therapies. Why Worldwide We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us! What the Late Stage Business Development Department does at Worldwide The Business Development department is a group of highly dedicated individuals working as one to bring the best-in-class customer service to our clients. This department is committed to growing and building business longevity for phase I-IV studies while bringing on new clients and growing relationships with current clients. What you will do The Inside Sales Intern supports the Business Development organization by identifying, researching, and engaging potential sponsor companies in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. This role will provide exposure to how a CRO drives pipeline generation and strategic growth through outbound prospecting, lead qualification, and collaboration with senior Account Directors. The intern will work closely with the Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) and Marketing team to learn the fundamentals of sales operations, client engagement, and opportunity management within the clinical research industry

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
Comfortable working with data and CRM tools.
Interest in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or clinical research.
Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Marketing, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Research and identify potential biotech and pharma clients using databases (e.g., Planned and Predicted, Zymewire, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ClinicalTrials.gov, etc.).
Support outbound outreach campaigns or Sequences via email, LinkedIn, and CRM tools (Salesforce, Outreach.io).
Qualify inbound leads and schedule introductory meetings for Business Development Directors.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of prospects and interactions in Salesforce.
Assist in tracking prospecting metrics, including meetings and RFPs.
Prepare call notes, contact summaries, and follow-up documentation for the BD team.
Participate in weekly BD team meetings to review pipeline progress and campaign results.
Learn CRO business models, including clinical trial phases, sponsor engagement, and study lifecycle.
Collaborate with Marketing to align outreach messaging with current campaigns and conferences.
Support administrative or project-based tasks as assigned (e.g., conference list building, email sequence testing, or account segmentation).