Summer 2027 Internship - Market Development - Michigan

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $20–$35

Sign-on bonus

11 paid holidays

Housing stipend or corporate housing

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Market Development Intern in Portage, MI. You will conduct market and competitive research for medical device service offerings, analyze data to identify growth opportunities, and support market assessments and go-to-market plans.

You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Service Operations, and Product teams while gaining exposure to leaders and real-world projects in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Finance, Business, Marketing or related field, must remain enrolled after internship.
• GPA requirement: 3.0+ (verified at time of hire).
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and competitive research related to medical device service offerings.
• Analyze customer, installed-base, and service data to identify growth opportunities.
• Support development of market assessments, business cases, and go-to-market recommendations.
• Research customer needs, industry trends, and emerging service models.
• Assist with projects focused on service contracts, preventive maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and other lifecycle solutions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Service Operations, and Product teams on market development initiatives.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and insights for business stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Problem-solving skills

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Pursuing degree in Finance/Business/Marketing or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Job description

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 healthcare business environment.
• Develop analytical, research, and business strategy skills through real-world market development projects.
• Network with key stakeholders and leaders across Sales, Marketing, Service Operations, and Product teams.
• Be a part of an innovative team and culture.
• Gain experience analyzing market trends, customer needs, and commercial opportunities within the medical device industry.

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 Market Development Intern at Stryker, you will:

• Conduct market and competitive research related to medical device service offerings.
• Analyze customer, installed-base, and service data to identify growth opportunities.
• Support development of market assessments, business cases, and go-to-market recommendations.
• Research customer needs, industry trends, and emerging service models.
• Assist with projects focused on service contracts, preventive maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and other lifecycle solutions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Service Operations, and Product teams on market development initiatives.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and insights for business stakeholders.

What You Need

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Marketing, or a related field; 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 analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in healthcare, medical devices, and/or service-based business models.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data analysis is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate and build relationships.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Curious, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a cross-functional environment.

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

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.