Business Operations Intern

Be the CEO’s right hand on business topics. You will support fundraising, budgeting and planning, market research, investor materials, and day-to-day operations in a fast-moving startup.

A51 mission and overview

A51 is a biotech company engineering RNA to reprogram cellular states. We use RNA as the programmable layer of biology. Backed by a top-tier Silicon Valley VC and based at the iconic Agoranov incubator in the heart of Paris, A51 is a winner of the national i-Lab innovation competition and part of the 2025 Future 40 cohort, a recognition that places us among the top 4 % of startups.

What you will do

• AI-enabled research & automation: use AI agents and analytical tools to map VCs, founders, competitive landscapes, and scientific ecosystems
• Fundraising support: refine deck and one-pagers, maintain the CRM and pipeline, prep data-room and diligence answers, draft investor updates
• Budgeting and finance basics: help build the annual and rolling budget, maintain the operating model, track budget vs actuals, update cash runway and KPIs, assist with grants and other non-dilutive funding
• Market research & Strategy projects: size markets, map competitors and partners, analyze pricing, value chain, and business models
• Operations: set up simple processes and dashboards in Notion or similar tools, coordinate meetings, take crisp notes, and drive follow-ups
• You will work on analytical, AI-assisted, and biotech-focused projects that directly support our fundraising, market positioning, and strategic planning

What you bring

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s (Licence), Master’s, MBA, or Grande École program in business, finance, engineering, or a related field
• Strong analytics, high proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets and Slides
• Comfortable using or learning AI agents and automation workflows (no coding required, but curiosity is a must)
• Clear written communication in English; French is a plus
• Organized, resourceful, comfortable with ambiguity, action-oriented
• Nice to have: basic financial modelling, experience in data analysis, Notion, Crunchbase, or scientific/technical domains

What you will learn

• How an early-stage startup raises capital, builds partnerships, and runs a tight operating model across France and the USA
• How to translate complex topics into business narratives and decisions
• End-to-end exposure to investor relations, budgeting, KPIs, and planning

Compensation and practicals

• Paid internship as per French standards
• Office in Paris, in-person work
• Starting date: from March 15th, 2026

How to apply

Email your CV, a short note on why you want to join A51, and one work sample (deck, analysis, or memo) to [email protected]