About the role#
This is a 3-month paid internship with the North America Strategy and Growth team. You will support strategic projects that contribute to key business objectives and team priorities. This role offers the chance to gain direct experience in strategy development while building research, analytical, and communication skills. You will share your work with business leaders and gain exposure to executive-level discussions.
What you'll do#
- Support strategic projects by framing questions, building analyses, and shaping recommendations.
- Conduct market, customer, and competitive research to identify market whitespace and growth opportunities.
- Assess industry trends, competitor positioning, customer needs, and shifts in care delivery.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to develop solutions that improve processes, customer experience, and operational effectiveness.
- Create and maintain presentations, reports, dashboards, and other business deliverables.
- Use AI-enabled tools, analytics platforms, and Microsoft productivity solutions to generate insights and enhance efficiency.
- Identify responsible ways to apply AI to research, analysis, and knowledge synthesis.
- Participate in team meetings, training sessions, networking events, and professional development opportunities.
- Present findings, recommendations, and project outcomes to leadership and stakeholders.
- Contribute innovative ideas and continuous improvement opportunities.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in business, economics, finance, marketing, public health, healthcare administration, engineering, or analytics.
- Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High degree of initiative and a curious, persistent approach to information gathering.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative information.
- Strong computer skills, specifically in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience with project management software, analytics, AI tools, data visualization, or process improvement methodologies is a plus.
- Coursework or previous experience in strategy, market research, competitive analysis, or healthcare is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: $26.00 - $40.00 per hour, plus overtime eligible.
- Requirements: US work authorization is required. Sponsorship is not provided. You must reside in or within commuting distance of Cambridge.
About Philips
Philips operates as a public company within the health technology sector. It provides medical devices and health systems for cardiology, oncology, and respiratory care. The firm maintains a global presence with headquarters in Amsterdam. It employs over 74,000 people across various international offices.
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