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.
What you'll do#
- Shadow and support project managers to gain practical exposure to project planning, execution, and cross-functional coordination within medical device product development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional core teams, including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Clinical partners, to support team objectives.
- Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, timelines, milestones, and action items.
- Serve as a communication liaison between project teams and functional groups to facilitate information sharing and alignment.
- Support project meetings by assisting with agendas, materials, notes, and follow-up communications.
- Help organize and maintain project documentation and technical communications to ensure information is accurate and accessible.
- Translate technical and project information into clear communications for a variety of audiences.
- Assist with project planning, tracking, status reporting, and coordination of deliverables for product development milestones.
- Work with engineers and technical experts to understand project needs, dependencies, risks, and priorities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement opportunities related to project communication, documentation, and planning.
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 with relevant academic or work experience.
- Ability to start the internship on May 17 or May 24, 2027, and commit to 12 weeks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly.
- Attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
- Preferred experience includes single-source authoring tools, content management systems (CMS), XML-based authoring, and AI-assisted writing tools.
- Coursework in medical terminology or medical-industry writing is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Arden Hills, Minnesota.
- Work Modality: On-site (five days per week).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Requirements: Must have reliable transportation to and from work. This position is deemed safety-sensitive and requires a prohibited substance test.
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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