Summer 2027 Internship - Statistical Programming - California

Stryker; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

11 paid holidays annually

Housing stipend or corporate housing

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Statistical Programming intern in Irvine to contribute to programming deliverables for study projects. You will work with statisticians and clinicians to process data, document algorithms, and assist with exploratory analyses supporting publications.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a statistics or math degree, with 3.0+ GPA, and strong SAS/R skills. This internship emphasizes mentorship, innovation, and real-world impact within the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Statistics, Mathematics, or related field while remaining enrolled.
• Cumulative GPA 3.0+ verified at hire.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong knowledge of SAS and/or R statistical software.
• Course work in clinical trials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, complete, and deliver statistical programming activities for study projects.
• Generate programs to process clinical research data for analysis.
• Document and implement programming endpoint algorithms across projects.
• Coordinate with statisticians, clinicians, and team members on requirements and status.
• Acquire/curate data (RCT, RWE, Public) including CDISC Standardization as needed.
• Assist in exploratory analyses to support publications and abstracts.

Skills

SAS

R

Statistics

Clinical trials

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics/Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Work Flexibility: Not available

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 your skills

• 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 Statistical Programming intern at Stryker, you will:

• Be responsible for the timely creation, review, completion, and delivery of statistical programming activities and deliverables of study projects.

• Generate programs to process clinical research data for ease of analysis on ongoing basis, particularly for observational, hypothesis generating studies.

• Work with statisticians/clinicians and other project team members on documenting/implementing programming endpoint algorithms across a project.

• Work with internal and external project team members on statistical programming requirements, deliverable status, and resource needs.

• Perform acquisition/curation of data (RCT, RWE, Public etc.) including Pseudo-CDISC Standardization or full CDISC Standardization, as necessary.

• Conduct exploratory analyses with statisticians to support publication/abstract submissions.

$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 Statistics, Mathematics, 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.

• Basic understanding and knowledge in statistical methodologies related to clinical trial designs, statistical modeling, and data analyses.

• Strong knowledge of SAS and/or R statistical software.

• Course work in clinical trials; preferred.

• 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: None

Stryker 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.

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