2027 Sales Cancer Diagnostics Intern

Abbott; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Transportation provided

Job summary

Abbott's Cancer Diagnostics Division offers a 12-week paid internship in Inside Sales (Madison, WI) and Field Sales across multiple locations, with mentorship and real projects in healthcare diagnostics.

Ideal candidates are college juniors or seniors pursuing a bachelor's degree in sales, finance, business or marketing, with strong academic performance, leadership, and communication skills, and authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Completed at least three years of college education before beginning internship.
• Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree, preferably in sales, finance, business or marketing.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong academic performance (GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher).
• Relevant sales and leadership experience.
• Interest in working in the healthcare or diagnostics field.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gaining hands-on experience in cancer diagnostics sales through cross-functional projects.
• Receiving one-on-one mentorship across levels and experience.
• Working on meaningful projects with potential for full-time placement.
• Participating in structured training in sales, business development, and diagnostics selling.

Skills

Sales experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Three years of college

Enrolled in bachelor’s program

Sales/Marketing major

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

At Abbott's Cancer Diagnostics Division, we will transform the way cancer is detected, diagnosed and managed for more people around the world. We’re focused on patients, providers, doctors, researchers, and caregivers. Our medical experts partner with the industry’s best minds and collaborate with top institutions, advocacy partners, and policymakers to help change lives and transform how the world approaches cancer.

The purpose of the Sales internship is to provide meaningful, hands-on professional experience to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential. Abbott hires students majoring in a range of areas, including marketing, sales, and business, based on business need. Ideal candidates combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities.

Inside Sales and Field Sales internship trains and develops future sales professionals within the Cancer Diagnostics division through cross-functional project work and direct customer and stakeholder interactions. Interns build the foundational skills needed for a career in healthcare sales, choosing a track in either commercial strategy or field-based sales.

Internship Details : Cancer Diagnostics Division of Abbott

• 12-week paid internship
• Housing and transportation provided (if criteria are met)
• One-on-one mentorship across various levels and experience
• Meaningful project work and skill development applied across the ONCO division
• Comprehensive commercial or field sales experience, with potential for a full-time position upon graduation
• Structured training in sales, business development, and diagnostics selling
• Fun and team-oriented social events

Inside Sales track location

Onsite in Madison, WI at Cancer Diagnostics Headquarters location

Field Sales track locations

Atlanta, Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic, Ohio-PA, Detroit.

Must be in or willing to relocated to the above locations

Basic Qualifications

• Completed at least three years of college education before beginning internship
• Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree, preferable in sales, finance, business or marketing
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong academic performance (GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher)
• Relevant sales and leadership experience
• Interest in working in the healthcare or diagnostics field
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

The base pay for this position is $16.85 – $33.75 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.