Summer 2027 Internship - Clinical Affairs

Stryker; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

11 paid holidays annually

Corporate housing or living stipend

Job summary

Stryker is offering a Clinical Affairs internship in Portage, MI. You will contribute to meaningful projects, gain mentorship from leaders, and experience a culture of innovation in healthcare.

As an intern, you will engage in cross-functional collaboration across R&D, Project Management, and Regulatory Affairs, perform literature reviews, and support clinical research activities to broaden your understanding of the regulated landscape.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Research, or General Sciences; must remain enrolled.
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with R&D, Project Management, Health Care Solutions, Marketing, and Regulatory Affairs to assist in clinical research programs and develop a broad understanding of the regulated clinical research landscape.
• Perform clinical intelligence activities to understand available treatment options and clinical studies.
• Accompany Clinical Research Associate to monitor clinical data at investigative sites.
• Prepare literature review summaries for evaluation of current clinical outcomes in recent trials.
• Shadow CRAs at cross-functional team meetings to gain exposure to the development process of a clinical trial.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Biomedical Engineering

Clinical Research

General Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite

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 aClinical Affairs intern at Stryker, you will:

• Work cross functionally with different departments including R&D Engineering,Project Management, Health Care Solutions, Marketing, and Regulatory Affairs to assistin clinical research programs and develop a broad understanding of the regulatedclinical research landscape
• Perform clinical intelligence activities to ensure a thorough understanding ofavailable treatment options and clinical studies
• Accompany Clinical Research Associate to monitor clinical data at clinicalinvestigative sites
• Prepare literature review summaries for comprehensive evaluation of current clinicaloutcomes in recent published trials
• Shadow Clinical Research Associates at cross functional team meetings to gainexposure to the collaborative development process associated with executing a clinicaltrial.

What You Need

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Research, or General Sciences (e.g., Neuroscience, Biology, Chemistry, etc.); must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the internship.
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (verified at time of hire)
• 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.

$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

Travel Percentage: NoneStryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.