About the role#
This internship offers a chance to gain experience in medical equipment manufacturing. You will apply classroom knowledge to real projects while working with teams in Portage, Michigan. This position is for Summer 2027 and is a full-time, paid role.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to commercialization activities, including campaign development, messaging, and positioning.
- Gain field experience by working alongside sales members and surgeons.
- Gather customer insights to validate campaigns and commercial models using the Big Picture Marketing framework.
- Document complex processes and present them in a clear format.
- Network with key stakeholders and business leaders.
- Implement new ideas and develop your professional skills.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or Communications.
- Must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the internship ends.
- A cumulative 3.0 GPA or above is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships.
- Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience balancing demanding commitments, such as athletics or other significant extracurricular roles, is preferred.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Portage, Michigan.
- Work Modality: Hybrid or On-site.
- Compensation: $20 to $35 per hour, plus a sign-on bonus.
- Benefits: 11 paid holidays annually, and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend.
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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