MBA Intern, Product Management - Summer 2027

Medline Industries, LP; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP offers a 12-week MBA Internship Program embedded in our Product Management organization. Interns analyze data, identify trends, and make recommendations shaping strategy, portfolio decisions, commercialization, or business performance.

You'll gain exposure to senior leaders and participate in development sessions and curated networking opportunities. Responsibilities vary by placement but include translating insights, delivering strategic projects, developing

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an MBA degree.
• 3+ years of professional business experience in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfort working with data.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community & with vendors along with preferred negotiation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to present to senior management with the purpose of influencing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer, market, product, and business insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Deliver a meaningful project that influences product strategy, portfolio decisions, commercialization, or business performance.
• Develop and present actionable recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support strategic initiatives, process improvements, or cost-savings efforts.
• Collaborate with teams across Sales, Operations, Product Management, Finance, and more to solve real business problems.
• Prepare leadership-ready presentations or reports to share findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation to senior management

Relationship building

Negotiation experience

Education

MBA degree

Job description

Job Summary

With over 50 years of consecutive growth, Medline has more than 43,000 employees worldwide and business in over 125 countries. Recently named one of the nation's "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For," we have a state-of-the-art headquarters in Northfield, IL, and a dynamic city office at the Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago. We are proud to offer opportunities for those who are curious, collaborative, and ready to make an impact. The healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly, and our customers rely on us for solutions backed by smart, data-driven thinking.

Medline's MBA Internship Program offers MBA students a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully while developing the analytical and leadership skills needed to grow their careers in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This 12-week summer internship is designed to immerse professionals within our Product Management organization, tasked with analyzing data, identifying trends, and making recommendations that influence key business decisions. Interns will gain exposure to senior leaders, participate in professional development sessions, and build lasting connections through curated networking opportunities.

Internship Responsibilities

Intern responsibilities will vary based on functional placement, but typical responsibilities include:

• Translate customer, market, product, and business insights into clear, actionable recommendations


• Deliver a meaningful project that influences product strategy, portfolio decisions, commercialization, or business performance


• Develop and present actionable recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders


• Support strategic initiatives, process improvements, or cost-savings efforts


• Collaborate with teams across Sales, Operations, Product Management, Finance, and more to solve real business problems


• Prepare leadership-ready presentations or reports to share findings

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an MBA degree


• 3+ years of professional business experience in a relevant field


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfort working with data


• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community & with vendors along with preferred negotiation experience


• Demonstrated ability to present to senior management with the purpose of influencing decisions

The anticipated salary range for this position: $92,000.00 - $138,000.00 Annual. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes:

• 401(k) contributions


• paid time off


• access to the Employee Assistance Program


• Employee Resource Groups


• the Employee Service Corp for interns and temporary roles

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer.

Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time.

If you’re a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you.

Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care.

Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes.

Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories.

To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.