Apprentice IT Product Management (Sales and Marketing)

Company Overview

As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access, and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. Conducting operations in ~100 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe

India Apprentice Program

Exciting opportunity to be part of the Fortrea India Apprentice Program!

As a Fortrea Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to support meaningful assignments that compliment an education in STEM+ Business and Healthcare disciplines, and are inspiring and valuable in our mission to improve health and improve lives across the globe

Capitalize on a dedicated training and development program that will support your scientific and professional career aspirations and take pride in delivering work that helps save the lives of millions of people around the world.

About Team

The apprentice will join the Product Management group of the Office of the CIO.

The mission of the Office of the CIO (OCIO) is to deliver innovative, secure, and efficient technology solutions that simplify business processes, empower teams, and accelerate the delivery of life-changing treatments to patients while creating lasting value for all stakeholders.

The Product Management team works on innovative IT solutions for Marketing and Sales operations in life sciences, collaborating globally to deliver impactful results. The key suppliers of technology for us are AI/ML team and Microsoft Copilot team, as well as external vendors.

Apprenticeship Summary

The Apprentice participates in and executes the entry level department functions (Designation of Apprentice) in accordance with Fortrea and/or sponsor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Collaborate with global colleagues from Marketing and Commercial on initiatives in the life sciences sector.

Manage IT Products used by Marketing and Commercial teams.

Support AI projects within the Product Management team, from Discovery (User requirements) through Development (Agile/Vendors) right to Deployment (Azure DevOps)

Participate in remote work during second shift hours (2–11 PM IST).

Assist in project documentation and reporting as required.

Engage in training and development activities as part of the apprentice program.

Education/Qualifications/Skills

Education

Engineering degree preferred.

Some exposure to life sciences is desirable

Skills

Motivated problem-solver and creative thinker.

Ability to work collaboratively in a remote, global team.

Strong communication skills + ability to work with business / discuss complex areas

Strong interest in AI and healthcare innovation in development of no code tools based on MS Copilot.

Fascination with Agile Ways of Working, preferably with current or upcoming certification

Practical knowledge of Azure technologies, including but not limited to, Power Platform and Azure DevOps.

General understanding of IT tools used in Marketing (websites, marketing automation) and Sales (CRM)

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