Business Development Summer Intern
TENTATIVE DATES:
May 18 - August 5, 2021
POSITION PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is to assist Business Development with a focus on research, strategic analysis, and financial modeling of new technologies for biofuels, bioproducts, and environmental services. This will include competitors/industry evaluation and the development of new strategic initiatives that drive market share, risk management, and support long term growth.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Key Accountabilities:
Analysis Function
- Assist in the development of strategic business opportunities and long-range business plans that support strategic initiatives of the business units
- Evaluate new technologies and products for biofuels, bioproducts, and environmental services
- Research and evaluation of target companies, technology providers, business plans, financial models, and intellectual property
- Help identify and analyze new technologies and business opportunities (partnerships/mergers/acquisitions)
- Collect information on competitors to fully understand their technologies, markets, intellectual property, and strategies for evaluation of potential mergers/acquisitions
- Assist in developing strategic initiatives and market strategies that drive customer relationships and promote sustainable market positioning
- Perform industry analysis and assist in financial modeling for strategic projects
Special Projects
- Assist with the implementation of key business projects
- Coordinate Project details, monitor progression, and verify completion
- Develop project work plans, schedules, budgets, and financial models
- Communicate with all groups involved
- Final follow-up involving a review of analysis
Perform other duties as assigned
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Required: Pursuing a masters or bachelor’s degree – Chemistry, Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related degree
**Senior or Junior status required - undergraduate candidates must have additional specialized training
Experience Required: 3-5 years research and analytical business or technical experience preferred but not required
**Business environment experience, relevant courses, club participation and internship preferred
Skills Required:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
- Advanced financial modeling and accounting skills
Special skills or knowledge preferred:
- Strong understanding of engineering, chemistry and/or biosciences
- Manufacturing or technology development experience