Business Development - Paid Internship
Sharper Sense is an early stage neurotechnology company spun out of Columbia and Cornell University and backed by multiple venture capital groups including Joyance Partners, SOSV, and ComcastNBC. We are developing neuromodulation technology that enhances users’ sensory acuity. The technology uses noninvasive electrical stimulation to optimize brain state. Many commercial, clinical, and consumer uses. Following positive results in multiple pilot clinical studies, the company is now hiring for new roles supporting design and testing of self-contained neurostimulation patch hardware.
Open Position: Business Development - Intern
Location: In-person at our offices in Newark, NJ + remote when possible (hybrid)
Role: Assist with customer discovery, relationship management, marketing, sales
Skills: Business development expertise, ability to conduct external outreach, comfort interviewing customers
Type: Paid internship. Option for full-time or part-time depending on availability, fit.
Pay: $17 per hour.
We are seeking a student, with education and interest in business development to help Sharper Sense with customer discovery, managing customer relationships, creating marketing strategies, and securing sales to early adopters. You will be supported by our full-time team that includes an embedded hardware engineer, embedded firmware engineer, biomedical engineer, and a neuroscientist.
Key Responsibilities
• Customer discovery consisting of outreach and interviews of users within target markets.
• Help maintain and advance our existing relationships with our defense and professional sports partners.
• Assist in the development and execution of marketing and outreach strategies to create new lead.
• Support our team in their efforts to secure multiple sales contracts for our 2025 product launch.
Required Education and Work Experience
• Ongoing studies (or degree) in business, marketing, finance, sales, or a related field.
• Experience with customer discovery, market research, or similar tasks.
• Understanding of customer relationship management (CRM) tools.
Qualities of Good Candidates
• Good interpersonal skills: affable, communicative, motivated, accountable.
• Outgoing and happy to conduct outreach and create new connections.
• Organized and able to self-manage time and progress across multiple subprojects in parallel.
• Self-motivated and able to self-educate as need arises for new skills.
• Comfortable with open discussion and debate.
• Passionate about neurotechnology and its potential to benefit society.
Benefits Offered
• Paid internship
• Office space at SOSV HAX includes a gym, kitchen, and regularly scheduled social and learning events. With over 40 other hardware startups in the building there’s extensive networking opportunities.
• Exposure to our exclusive network of investors, advisors, and academic and corporate supporters.
• Reimbursement of commuting expenses and ability to work a mix of remotely and in person.
• Ability to influence major design decisions and create significant positive impact.
How to Apply: Please email resume or CV to Careers@SharperSense.com