Business Development Intern

Are you interested in making a world of difference in cancer care?

Cancer strikes more than 10 million people worldwide each year. As the leading medical society representing doctors who care for people with cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is committed to conquering cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality care.

Internship Overview:
ASCO is a flexible, high-performance membership organization where employees collaborate to support our mission through evidence, care, and impact. Together with Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, we foster a culture that prioritizes customer-centricity, emphasizes teamwork, and commits to quality. Our culture, ASCO Works - Our Way of Working, has long enabled workplace flexibility and embraced technology to help us achieve balance.

This is an Alexandria, VA based internship. To learn what it's like to work at ASCO, click here.

Who we are looking for:

Internship activities include:

• Assist team's effort in EveryGrant's Business Development/Expansion, process improvement, and multilayer growth endeavors

• Research and identify potential customers and partnership opportunities

• Develop lead generation strategies and support outreach efforts

• Analyze market treads and competitive landscape

• Assist in creating digital marketing and engagement tools

• Improve post-presentation follow-up processes to drive business growth

• Collaborate with internal teams on strategic initiatives

Required qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate BA/BS degree program, or graduate program, or recently graduated from a 4-year degree program. Candidates must be at least a junior or entering their junior year of college at the start of the internship.

• Enrolled in a degree program in Business, Marketing, Finance, Business/Administration, or Communications

• Experience with Digital Media, Promotional Marketing (in a professional, scientific environment)

• Entrepreneur mind-set, self-starter (capable of remaining productive in a remote working environment)

• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (365 preferred) and CRM (customer relationship management) process

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with flexibility to adapt to changing needs

• Solid organizational and time management skills and attention to detail

• Excellent telephone etiquette, customer service skills and professionalism

• Willingness to enhance skills

Duration:10weeksduring thesummer - June 9, 2025, to August 15, 2025. This internship is37.5hours per week.

Compensation:Thissummerinternship position is paid at a rate of $20/hour for actual hours worked. Additionally, ASCO will provide parking or a metro subsidy.

Location:This internship is based in Alexandria, VA and will require working onsite the majority of the time with some offsite work flexibility. Candidates should reside in the D.C. metro area or be able to relocate at their own expense. If you are not able to work at ASCO Headquarters, please do not apply.

ADA/Physical Requirements

Extended periods seated or standing at a desk

High use of computer and other office technology equipment

To apply for this internship, please submit your application online.

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.