4 Private Companies jobs in Palakkad

Company: Blue Lava

Duration: 6–9 months (with potential for full-time conversion)

Location: Remote/Hybrid

Type: Paid Integrated Cross-Functional Traineeship

This is a hands-on, cross-functional traineeship where you’ll gain experience in both business operations and brand development . You’ll begin with broad exposure, then deepen into a specialization, with the potential to transition into a full-time role.

We’re hiring 2 trainees — both will train together across all functions, then each will focus primarily on one specialization while maintaining cross-functional collaboration.

Months 1–3: Integrated Training Phase

Work across both Business Operations and Brand Development, collaborating on major initiatives.

Months 4–9: Specialization Stream

Transition into your primary specialization (Business Operations or Brand Development) based on your strengths, interests, and business needs — while continuing to contribute cross-functionally.

Post-Program:

The traineeship is designed as a pathway into full-time roles with expanded responsibilities and a revised compensation package , so you can continue growing with us beyond the program.

From day one, both trainees will work on real initiatives across all functions , learning how brand, systems, and growth connect.

Here with us, you’ll gain the breadth of a generalist and the depth of a specialist, understanding the entire business system and building with us as the company grows.

Working with us means joining a culture built on values that guide how we work and grow together, wrapped in a spirit of warmth and respect. You’ll engage in open communication through transparent conversations and feedback, where your voice truly matters.

You’ll be empowered to take initiative, trusted to bring a proactive mindset, and supported by teammates who own their actions, value consistency, and focus on meaningful results. We bring intensity and passion to our work, pushing each other to be better than yesterday while staying rooted in integrity, intention, and lasting relationships.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage client pipelines to strengthen outreach and conversion flow.
• Build and maintain onboarding, planning, and reporting systems.
• Develop dashboards, tracking tools, and process documentation to improve efficiency.
• Conduct research and analysis to drive revenue operations and strategic decision-making.

Core Responsibilities:

• Maintain brand narrative and marketing communications to ensure consistency and clarity.
• Modularize services into clear, client-friendly offerings.
• Evolve content systems and frameworks to scale message consistency across platforms.
• Design strategic assets and research collaborators, platforms, and partners to expand reach.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in project management and CRM systems with direct client exposure
• Business research and analysis that informs real decisions
• Knowledge architecture and brand development through live campaigns
• System design and documentation implemented in active projects

Strategic Skills

• Understanding how service businesses scale while maintaining quality
• Cross-functional problem-solving and systems thinking
• Strategic communication and client relationship management
• Brand development and growth strategy informed by market feedback

Human & Leadership Skills

• Collaborative problem-solving across diverse perspectives
• Mentorship and knowledge-sharing with future trainees
• Client communication and presentation skills in high-context environments
• Adaptability and resilience through real business challenges

Ideal Candidates

• Undergraduate students, recent graduates, gap-year explorers, or career transitioners
• Prior internship experience is valued but not required — we provide full training
• Strong interest in strategy consulting, business operations, or brand development
• Clear sense of “why” — and ability to connect your story to the work we do
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn alongside your teammate
• Ownership mentality with readiness to take on meaningful responsibility

If you’re curious, open-minded, motivated, and excited to grow alongside a team that’s building for the long term, you’ll feel right at home here.

Applications are reviewed within 2–3 weeks . Candidates can apply directly through our careers page at , where you’ll be able to share your interests, motivation, and preferred specialization in more detail.

This program is designed for people who want to understand how businesses truly function . You’ll work across diverse industries, clients, and challenges. If you’re ready to think broadly and execute precisely, we’d love to hear from you.

Imaging Endpoints (IE) is an ImagingTechnology and ImagingClinical Research Organization (iCRO). We are passionately focused on our vision to Connect Imaging to the CureTM . Everything we do is aligned with thissingular purpose. We work everyday excited to advance imagingscience, technology, and services to bring curative technologies to humankind. We have supported many of the most impactful new drug approvals in oncology, and we are seeking the most talentedindividuals globally that are passionate in their desire to assist us in our mission to customize each clinical trial’s imaging to optimize the opportunity to demonstrate efficacy.

Imaging Endpointsis based in Scottsdale, Arizona,with offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts; London, UK; Leiden, Netherlands; Basel, Switzerland; Hyderabad, India and Shanghai, China. We are an affiliate of HonorHealth, one of the largest healthcare systems nationally, and Scottsdale Medical Imaging Limited (SMIL/RadPartners), the largest private radiology group in the United States. We are recognized as the world’s largest and most preeminent iCRO in oncology.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Business Development Operations team at Imaging Endpoints. The ideal candidate will provide expert guidance on financial modeling, budgeting, and pricing strategies for new business opportunities. This role is critical in supporting the creation of competitive proposals, feasibility assessments, and project cost evaluations to drive revenue growth and client success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the financial expert within the Business Development team, providing insights on budgeting, cost estimation, and financial feasibility for potential projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including project managers, clinical operations, and finance—to develop accurate, scalable, and competitive project budgets for proposals.
• Lead the development of detailed financial models, pricing strategies, and cost analyses to support business pitches and client negotiations.
• Analyze client requirements, project scope, and resource needs to produce reliable financial estimates aligned with company capabilities.
• Assist in preparing financial sections of proposals, including cost summaries, pricing tables, and risk assessments.
• Provide guidance on contractual financial terms, including payment milestones, change orders, and scope adjustments.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor pricing, and market conditions to advise on competitive yet profitable pricing strategies.
• Support the evaluation of new business opportunities, including feasibility studies and financial risk assessments.
• Ensure all financial data and proposals are compliant with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in budgeting processes, proposal workflows, and financial documentation.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members on financial best practices and tools.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree or professional certification preferred).
• Extensive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or pricing within the CRO, clinical research, imaging services industry, or pharmaceutical industry.
• Deep understanding of clinical trial budgeting, resource planning, and project cost management.
• Experience working in a global environment with multi-currency and multi-regional projects (preferred).
• Familiarity with imaging modalities, clinical trial phases, and regulatory considerations (preferred).
• Prior involvement in proposal development, business development, or client negotiations (preferred).

SKILLS

• Proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and proposal management tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations, contractual terms, and compliance standards.

IMAGING ENDPOINTS' TEAM CHARACTERISTICS

• Passion to Connect Imaging to the Cure™ and pursue a meaningful career by improving the lives of cancer patients through imaging
• Strong desire to be part of a dynamic, global team working closely together and growing year after year in a rewarding environment to help humanity through imaging
• Commitment and caring for our fellow team members, their families, and the communities IE serves - see Caring Endpoints
• Integrity and high ethical standards; we always do the right thing
• High intellect and ingenuity; we enjoy solving problems, finding a better way, and the challenge of making a difference by improving lives
• Structured, organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated; we approach each day with a detailed plan and excitement to accomplish the day's objectives while striving to improve ourselves and IE everyday
• Accountable; we do what we say and communicative effectively to meet deadlines; we enjoy advancing clinical trials, helping patients, and celebrating success
• High standard for excellence; we proof our own work, hold high standards for ourselves and our team, and always prioritize quality above all else

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reachwith hands and arms andtalk and hear. The employeeis frequently required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL

About 5 – 10 % travel(domestic and/or international)

Imaging Endpoints (IE) is an ImagingTechnology and ImagingClinical Research Organization (iCRO). We are passionately focused on our vision to Connect Imaging to the CureTM . Everything we do is aligned with thissingular purpose. We work everyday excited to advance imagingscience, technology, and services to bring curative technologies to humankind. We have supported many of the most impactful new drug approvals in oncology, and we are seeking the most talentedindividuals globally that are passionate in their desire to assist us in our mission to customize each clinical trial’s imaging to optimize the opportunity to demonstrate efficacy.

Imaging Endpointsis based in Scottsdale, Arizona,with offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts; London, UK; Leiden, Netherlands; Basel, Switzerland; Hyderabad, India and Shanghai, China. We are an affiliate of HonorHealth, one of the largest healthcare systems nationally, and Scottsdale Medical Imaging Limited (SMIL/RadPartners), the largest private radiology group in the United States. We are recognized as the world’s largest and most preeminent iCRO in oncology.

We are seeking a Scientific Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Business Development Operations team at Imaging Endpoints. This role will focus on developing high-quality proposals and contracts, aligning them with study protocols, and integrating scientific best practices. The SME will also represent Imaging Endpoints in client meetings and industry conferences, supporting business growth and strong sponsor relationships.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the coordination and development of business proposals (request for proposal/request for information: RFP/RFI) and contracts for prospects and clients.
• Draft, review and assist with change orders, and revisions to those documents in accordance with timelines required.
• Optimize proposal design by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs described in RFPs and associated documentation, specifically study protocol. Integrate IE experience, key differentiators, and other industry best practices into proposals and presentations.
• Identify and communicate risks associated with proposals and contracts.
• Meet proposal and change order deadlines by establishing target dates and identify priorities involved in information gathering, writing, review, and finalization.
• Ensure the preparation of quality assumption tables (ATs) to align with study protocol.
• Participate in or lead key internal and external meetings related to proposals and contracts as applicable.
• Conduct verbal and/or written follow-up after the submission of proposals as needed. Communicate to the IE team the outcome of the negotiations/proposals focusing on conveying the expectations for each group, i.e., critical timeframes and scope of work.
• Represent Imaging Endpoints in conferences and meetings with clients and prospective clients to present IE’s capabilities, assist with proposal development, bid defenses, work order development, change order development and other business development activities as required.
• Represent IE by presenting at conferences and other industry meetings.
• Interact with, build relationships with and support sponsors and vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years in scientific/medical writing, proposal development, or contract management.
• 2+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or a regulated industry.
• 2+ years of iCRO experience a must.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Business, Computer Science/MIS, Science, Law, or related area.
• Knowledge and understanding of 21CFR Part 11, Good Clinical Practices (ICH E6 GCP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

IMAGING ENDPOINTS' TEAM CHARACTERISTICS

• Passion to Connect Imaging to the Cure™ and pursue a meaningful career by improving the lives of cancer patients through imaging
• Strong desire to be part of a dynamic, global team working closely together and growing year after year in a rewarding environment to help humanity through imaging
• Commitment and caring for our fellow team members, their families, and the communities IE serves - see Caring Endpoints
• Integrity and high ethical standards; we always do the right thing
• High intellect and ingenuity; we enjoy solving problems, finding a better way, and the challenge of making a difference by improving lives
• Structured, organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated; we approach each day with a detailed plan and excitement to accomplish the day's objectives while striving to improve ourselves and IE everyday
• Accountable; we do what we say and communicative effectively to meet deadlines; we enjoy advancing clinical trials, helping patients, and celebrating success
• High standard for excellence; we proof our own work, hold high standards for ourselves and our team, and always prioritize quality above all else

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reachwith hands and arms andtalk and hear. The employeeis frequently required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL

About 5 – 10 % travel (domestic and/or international)