Founder's Associate / Business Development Intern - Remote

Overview

Balmo is an early-stage healthtech startup addressing a vastly under-served condition: chronic dry mouth (xerostomia). We are launching a novel oral gel designed to provide long-lasting relief for millions of patients worldwide. In collaboration with leading clinics and specialist partners, we are bringing this solution to market as a regulated medical device.

In Short

• Act as a force multiplier for the founders across strategy, market intelligence, fundraising and operations.
• Analyse the xerostomia/oral care market across key segments.
• Map competitors and adjacent solutions.
• Support the development of our launch strategy.
• Build and maintain a structured pipeline of clinics and distribution partners.
• Research pricing benchmarks and market access pathways.
• Build and refine an investor longlist with a strong MedTech fit.
• Contribute to the pitch deck and data room.
• Assist in due diligence and term sheet analysis.
• Potentially support ad-hoc projects in operations.

Requirements

• High-performing student in Business/Management, Economics, Health Economics, Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and structured thinking.
• Very good PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Curious and confident in using AI tools.
• Fluent in English; German is a strong plus.
• Ideally, first experience in strategy consulting or a startup.
• Proactive, hands-on mindset with ownership and flexibility.
• Genuine interest in health, science or MedTech.

Benefits

• A steep learning curve and direct exposure to building a MedTech venture.
• Close collaboration with the founders.
• A dynamic, ambitious environment at the intersection of medicine, technology and business.
• A potential pathway to a permanent role at Balmo.