Summer 2027 Internship - Market Development - Michigan

GOTAFE; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

11 paid holidays

Housing stipend or corporate housing

Job summary

GOTAFE in Portage, MI offers a healthcare market development internship focusing on medical device service offerings. You will conduct market research, analyze data, and support business cases for go-to-market strategies.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Service Operations, and Product teams, plus hands-on experience in market trend analysis and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Healthcare, 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.

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

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business/Marketing/Engineering/Healthcare or related field

GPA 3.0 or above

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• 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.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Healthcare, 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• $20 minimum to $35 maximum hourly wage.
• Sign-on bonus.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• Paid corporate housing or a living stipend, dependent upon hiring location.

Training & Development

• 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 part of an innovative team and culture.
• Gain experience analyzing market trends, customer needs, and commercial opportunities within the medical device industry.