Summer 2027 Internship - Downstream Marketing - Illinois
About The Position
At Stryker, we believe that developing the next generation of talent is just as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern, you won’t just observe — you’ll contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to leaders who will mentor you, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork that is shaping the future of healthcare. As an intern, you will: Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced and growing industry setting. Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills. Network with key/high-level stakeholders and leaders of the business. Be a part of an innovative team and culture. Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them in a clear format. As a Downstream Marketing intern at Stryker, you will support initiatives that connect our products, customers, and markets: Downstream Marketing: Contribute to commercialization activities such as campaign development, messaging, and positioning. Gain field experience alongside sales members and surgeons, and help gather customer insights to validate campaigns and commercial models using Stryker’s Big Picture Marketing framework.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field; must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the internship.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment-based sponsorship now or in the future.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate and build relationships.
- Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.
Nice To Haves
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above
Responsibilities
- Contribute to commercialization activities such as campaign development, messaging, and positioning.
- Gain field experience alongside sales members and surgeons.
- Help gather customer insights to validate campaigns and commercial models using Stryker’s Big Picture Marketing framework.
- Document complex processes and present them in a clear format.
Benefits
- sign-on bonus
- 11 paid holidays annually
- paid corporate housing or a living stipend
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Career Level
Intern
