Marketing Student Placement

Johnson & Johnson; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company in Blackpool seeks a Marketing Industrial Placement for a 12-month internship. The position involves supporting the marketing team, managing logistics, and engaging in creative projects. Candidates should have a relevant degree and skills in MS Office, with a passion for orthopedic medicine. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment, supported by training from seasoned professionals. Opportunity to lead projects aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year completed at university.
• 0-2 years of experience in a working environment is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provides logistical and administrative support to marketing projects.
• Communicate with internal/external design agencies.
• Support in the creation and translation of marketing materials.
• Assist with data analysis and trending of global sales data.

Skills

Knowledge of MS Office Suite

Basic principles of Orthopaedic medicine

Technical writing ability

Creativity

Effective communication

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Team Player

Proactive Attitude

Customer Focus

Education

Business, Marketing or Healthcare/Science related degree

Tools

Adobe creative cloud suite

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function

Career Programs

Job Sub Function

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations

Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Marketing Industrial Placement
Sector: DePuy Synthes, Blackpool
Duration: 12 months

Job Summary

• The Marketing Industrial Placement will be responsible for assisting and contributing to the CMW R&D team, specifically technical Marketing Support for duration of defined internship (typically 12 months).
• Receive guidance, training, and mentoring from experienced colleagues in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.
• Opportunity to lead on individual projects aligned to business goals.
• Gain hands‑on experience within a leading medical device company.

Responsibilities

In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Provides logistical and administrative support to marketing projects, activities, and marketing/sales staff.
• Arrange and monitor the status of internal/external meetings.
• Maintain stock levels of promotional material, product samples and workshop equipment including arranging for delivery as required.
• Communicate with internal/external design agencies.
• Ensure logos and trademarks, in all marketing materials, are current and up to date utilising various design tools.
• Maintenance for a global library of marketing materials, ensuring assets are up to date and within expiration.
• Support in the creation and translation of marketing materials for new products by identifying key features and benefits.
• Dissemination of marketing material through various sales channels.
• Assists with data analysis and trending of global sales data and other associated analytics.
• Maintenance of company’s online presence.
• Responsible for delivering training demonstration to new employees on the cement product portfolio.
• Support the development of business cases for future projects.
• Support product launches in accordance with the internal Launch Excellence framework.
• Tracks and processes purchase orders.
• Development of novel marketing studies to substantiate claims.
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
• Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all company regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties assigned as needed.

Experience and Education

• Minimum of a Business, Marketing or Healthcare/Science related degree at university.
• Minimum of one‑year at university completed.
• 0-2 years of experience in a working environment is preferable.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Certifications/Licenses and Affiliations

Technical Skills (ESSENTIAL)

• Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Interest and ability to understand basic principles of Orthopaedic medicine.
• Ability to reference literature and write technical copy.

Technical Skills (DESIRED)

• Experience using Adobe creative cloud suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premier Pro) or similar.
• Demonstrated evidence of data analysis / presentation techniques using data visualisation tools such as Excel, PowerBI, R or similar tool.
• Understanding of emerging technologies, such as AI, to improve and automate repetitive tasks.

Personal Attributes (ESSENTIAL)

• Professional appearance
• Effective communicator: Ability to convey information concisely in verbal and written form.
• Creativity: Ability to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to problems challenging the status quo where appropriate.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
• Adaptability: Being flexible and open to change, especially in a dynamic work environment.
• Team Player: Willingness to collaborate and work effectively with others.
• Proactive Attitude: Taking initiative and being self‑motivated to complete tasks without direct supervision.
• Customer Focus: Understanding and prioritising the needs of customers in all marketing activities.
• Time Management: Efficiently managing time to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Positive Attitude: Maintaining a positive and enthusiastic outlook.
• Resourceful and resilient in the face of obstacles or challenges.
• Sense of urgency

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.