Internship Marketing & Business Analysis

Are you a Bachelor or Master student in Life Sciences with an interest in Marketing and Business Analysis, and looking for an internship? Are you eager to learn more about analyzing the market, reaching the right people, and helping our marketing to the next level?

Join our team at GenomeScan!

Who are we?

GenomeScan is a service provider of innovative DNA and RNA analyses. We offer fast, affordable, and high-quality patient diagnostics, which are crucial for identifying disease causes and supporting individual treatment plans. We also undertake projects for research groups and clients in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

We take on a diverse range of challenging projects using advanced Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) techniques, including Whole Genome, Exome, and Gene-panel Sequencing, RNA- and Methyl sequencing, and various bioinformatics pipelines. Our laboratory is equipped with the latest Illumina, PacBio, Ion Torrent, and Nanopore sequencers, as well as robotic systems for automated sample processing. GenomeScan complies with international quality standards and holds ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.

Working at GenomeScan means working in a professional and culturally diverse organization, both young and more experienced, centered around an informal work environment. We are constantly seeking ways to improve our services by developing and validating new products and methods. We bring the best out of each other and enjoy celebrating achievements together!

What will you do?

You will use data analysis metrics to help the Marketing & Sales departments in their understanding of the market, audience, and targets. By ways of turning complex data, market insights, and strategy into clear, compliant actions that improve decision-making and drive sustainable brand and portfolio performance.

You will:

• Construct a project proposal with clear endpoints.
• Analyze current marketing activities, platforms, and target groups; including gathering information from the Sales department.
• (Re)develop and update the target audience, including segmentation and clear customer personas.
• Create a competitive landscape analysis and identify content gaps/opportunities.
• Create content based on research and deliver an improvement plan.

What do we ask for?

• Bachelor or Master student in Life Sciences (Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Biology or similar) with an interest in Marketing & Business Analysis.
• You are available to start from September 2026 (minimum internship duration of 6 months).
• Affinity with Communication and Content Creation is an advantage.
• An interest in genetics is a plus.
• Proficiency in English, both verbally and in writing; Dutch is a plus.
• Willing and able to work on-site (Leiden).

What do we offer you?

• A meaningful and challenging internship at a company that believes Next Generation Sequencing applications can contribute to improving healthcare.
• Close guidance from a friendly team of experienced professionals.
• An informal working atmosphere with short communication lines and lots of room for new ideas.
• The work experience will serve as a jump start for your continued career.
• A monthly internship allowance.
• A caring, inclusive and informal working environment in which you will be able to demonstrate your competencies and knowledge.

Do you see yourself in this role? Great! We look forward to receiving your application!

Not sure yet? Would you like to know more first? Contact Yvonne Klein at hr@genomescan.nl.