Summer 2027 Downstream Marketing Internship

Marketing Internship Overview

Stryker believes that developing the next generation of talent is as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern, you will contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to mentoring leaders, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork shaping the future of healthcare.

What You Get Out of the Internship

• Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced, growing industry
• Implement new ideas, face constant challenges, and develop your skills
• Network with key stakeholders and business leaders
• Be part of an innovative team and culture
• Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them clearly

Who We Want

• Challengers: People who seek out hard projects and find the right solutions.
• Teammates: Partners who listen, share thoughts, and work together to move the business forward.
• Charismatic networkers: Relationship-savvy people who connect with internal and external contacts.
• Strategic thinkers: Interns who propose innovative ideas and exceed performance objectives.
• Customer-oriented achievers: Individuals with a strong work ethic and customer-focused attitude.
• Game changers: Persistent interns who stop at nothing to make healthcare better.

Opportunities Available

As a Downstream Marketing intern, you will support initiatives that connect 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.

Majors Targeted: Marketing, Business, Business Administration/Management, Communications

Compensation includes $20-$35 hourly wage, sign-on bonus, 11 paid holidays annually, and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend depending on location.

What You Need

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field; must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the internship.
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (preferred)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring 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