Internship: Inside Sales & Lead Generation

About Nanolive
Nanolive is an innovative company at the forefront of live-cell imaging and scientific solutions. Our technologies enable researchers and industry professionals to observe living cells in real time and in stunning detail, facilitating groundbreaking discoveries in the life sciences.

Position Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Inside Sales & Lead Generation Intern to support our commercial team in identifying and nurturing high-value leads across our core markets: biotech, pharma, and academia.

This internship is ideal for someone interested in sales, marketing, and CRM tools, with a strong sense of initiative and curiosity about the life sciences. You will gain hands-on experience managing lead generation campaigns, using digital prospecting tools, and working cross-functionally with marketing and sales.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead Generation
  • Research and identify qualified leads in biotech, pharma, and cosmetics using tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, SalesQL, and Scileads.
  • Enrich and update our CRM (Salesforce) with accurate lead data.
  • Assist with lead scoring and segmentation based on territory, application, and buyer persona.
• Campaign Execution
  • Support the planning and execution of outbound lead generation campaigns (e.g., LinkedIn outreach).
  • Collaborate with marketing to align messaging and targeting across channels.
  • Monitor and report on campaign performance (open rates, reply rates, conversions), and suggest improvements.
• Sales Team Collaboration
  • Work closely with the Technical Sales Specialists (TSS) to pass on high-quality leads and support their outreach efforts.
  • Participate in sales meetings and contribute to weekly lead reviews.

What We’re Looking For

• Background in life sciences, biotechnology, or related field is a strong plus.
• Interest in sales, marketing, and/or business development.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn and CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with data and tracking performance metrics.
• A proactive and curious mindset with strong communication skills.
• Fluent in English; other languages (e.g., German, French) are a plus.

What We Offer

• A hands-on internship with real impact and measurable results.
• Exposure to sales and marketing operations in a fast-paced life sciences company.
• Access to tools and training for lead generation and campaign management.
• Mentorship from experienced sales and marketing professionals.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work possibilities.
• A collaborative, international, and mission-driven team based in Lausanne.