About the role#
This internship offers an opportunity to support commercialization activities within our medical equipment manufacturing division. You will work on campaign development, messaging, and product positioning. The role involves gathering customer insights to validate commercial models and documenting complex processes for clear presentation. You will also gain field experience by working alongside sales team members and surgeons.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to the development of marketing campaigns and messaging.
- Gather customer insights to validate commercial models.
- Document complex processes and present them in a clear format.
- Gain field experience by shadowing sales professionals and surgeons.
- Implement new ideas and develop professional skills.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Marketing, Business Administration, or Communications.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability in leadership, problem-solving, and organization.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Portage, Michigan
- Term: Summer 2027
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time internship
About Stryker
Stryker is a medical equipment manufacturer based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The company produces medical devices and surgical instruments for the MedSurg, Neurotechnology, and Orthopaedics sectors. It operates globally with over 53,000 employees and maintains more than 44 manufacturing and research facilities. Stryker reported 2024 sales of 22.6 billion dollars.
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