About the role#
As a Technical Communications & Project Management Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting project management activities and cross-functional teams within the Active Implantable Systems division. You will work alongside experienced project managers and technical professionals, gaining exposure to medical device product development while developing skills in project planning, communication, coordination, and technical documentation. This role is ideal for a student interested in learning how complex projects move from planning through execution in a regulated environment.
What you'll do#
- Shadow and support project managers to gain practical exposure to project planning, execution, and cross-functional coordination.
- Collaborate with cross-functional core teams including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Clinical.
- Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, timelines, milestones, and action items.
- Serve as a communication liaison between project teams and functional groups.
- Support project meetings by assisting with agendas, meeting materials, notes, and follow-up communications.
- Help organize and maintain project documentation and technical communications.
- Apply strong written and verbal communication skills to translate technical and project information.
- Assist project managers with project planning, tracking, status reporting, and coordination of deliverables.
- Work with engineers and technical experts to understand project needs, dependencies, risks, and priorities.
- Gain familiarity with project management tools, processes, and best practices.
- Contribute to continuous improvement opportunities.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master's degree program with an expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Spring 2028.
- Pursuing a degree in Technical Writing, Communications, or a related field.
- Relevant technical writing work or academic experience.
- Ability to start the internship on May 17 or May 24, 2027, for a 12-week duration.
- Reliable transportation.
- Preferred: Experience with single-source authoring tools, content management systems (CMS), XML-based authoring, or AI-assisted writing tools.
- Preferred: Coursework in medical terminology or medical-industry writing experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Arden Hills, Minnesota.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment: Full-time and paid internship.
About Boston Scientific
Boston Scientific manufactures medical devices and technologies for patients globally. The company develops tools for diagnosing and treating conditions in areas such as cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological health. It operates as a public company with over 54,000 employees. The headquarters is located in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
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