Coffee & Fresh Thinking: How Oxford MBA Interns Can Support Science SMEs

About This Event

BioEscalator is teaming up with Saïd Business School to host a relaxed coffee morning for science-led SMEs who would like to learn more about hiring an Oxford MBA intern.

Oxford MBA interns bring strong commercial and strategic skills and can support short, focused projects from market research and competitor analysis to business planning, operational support, and fundraising preparation. Hiring an intern can be a flexible way to add business insight to your team without a long-term commitment.

The session will include a short overview of the MBA internship programme, followed by plenty of time for questions, discussion, and informal conversation. Whether you’re just curious or actively considering taking on an intern, this is a great opportunity to find out what’s involved over coffee and cake.

Who Should Attend

• Science-led SMEs and start-ups
• Founders and senior leadership teams
• Companies looking for short-term commercial or strategic support
• Teams interested in working with Oxford MBA talent

What You’ll Learn / Key Takeaways

• What Oxford MBA interns can offer science-led businesses
• The types of projects an MBA intern can support
• How the MBA internship programme works
• What’s involved in hosting an MBA intern
• Whether hiring an intern could be right for your company

About the BioEscalator

The BioEscalator is the University of Oxford’s biomedical innovation hub, supporting some of the UK’s highest-potential bioscience start-ups to translate world-leading science into real-world impact. Located on the University’s Old Road clinical campus in Headington, it provides an inspirational and supportive environment where fast-growing companies can thrive, supported by high-quality laboratory infrastructure, entrepreneurial training, and strong industry and investor networks.

Embedded within Oxford’s exceptional innovation ecosystem and working closely with the University, the NHS, and academic researchers, the BioEscalator accelerates the development of pioneering companies that enhance cutting-edge research and deliver meaningful advances in human health.

Find out more by visiting the BioEscalator website