Summer 2027 Intern - Marketing - Minnesota

Stryker; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

11 paid holidays annually

Housing stipend

Job summary

Stryker is offering a Marketing internship in Bloomington, MN. You will apply classroom knowledge, assist with marketing campaigns, and gain exposure to senior leaders. You will also help coordinate Medical Education activities, analyze data, and build customer insights.

This role emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Eligible students must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be legally authorized to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field and enrolled full-time.
• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher (preferred).
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Apply classroom knowledge in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
• Assist in Downstream and Upstream Marketing campaign development and messaging."
• Support Medical Education coordination and data analysis.
• Network with leaders and stakeholders across the business.
• Document processes and present results clearly to teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marketing

What You Get Out of the Internship

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 yourskills

• 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

Who we want

Challengers.

People who seek out the hard projects and work to find just the right solutions.

Teammates.

Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.

Charismatic networkers.

Relationship-savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts.

Strategic thinkers.

Interns who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed their performance objectives.

Customer-oriented achievers.

Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude who bring value to their partnerships.

Game changers.

Persistent interns who will stop at nothing to live out Stryker’s mission to make healthcare better.

Opportunities Available

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

• Upstream Marketing: Support product development activities and strategic marketing initiatives that shape the future of Stryker’s portfolio. Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, and customer insights teams to align decisions with customer needs while applying the Big Picture Marketing framework.

• Medical Education

  • Support the coordination and execution of Medical Education courses, programs, and related activities.
  • Gather, organize, and analyze data and information from Medical Education programs to support reporting, insights, and continuous improvement.
  • Develop an understanding of the Medical Education strategy, business priorities, budgeting process, and how these elements support program planning and execution.
  • Build knowledge of customer profiles, including why and how we engage with customers to support business and educational objectives.
  • Learn key training and Medical Education workstreams and contribute to cross-functional coordination across internal teams.
  • Support efforts to capture and apply customer feedback, helping the team understand customer needs and improve the Medical Education experience.
  • Apply awareness of internal branding guidelines to help ensure communications and program materials are consistent, professional, and aligned with company standards.
  • Utilize commonly used internal communication tools to collaborate effectively, share updates, and support program execution.

Majors Targeted:

Marketing, Business, Business Administration/Management, Communications

$20 min hourly wage – $35 max hourly wage, sign-on bonus, 11 paid holidays annually, and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend, dependent upon hiring 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. 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.