2026 Summer Intern - Marketing - Illinois

Cary - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 02-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 wont just observe youll 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 Strykers mission to make healthcare better.

Opportunities Available

As a Marketing intern at Stryker you may be placed in one of the following teams where 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 Strykers Big Picture Marketing framework.

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

Marketing Communications: Partner with internal teams and external vendors to create customer-facing marketing materials. Contribute to the execution of Strykers communication strategy including digital advertising and sales communications. Assist with product launches trade shows and sales meetings to ensure brand consistency and effective engagement with customers and internal stakeholders.

Majors Targeted: Marketing Business Business Administration/Management Communications

What You Need

Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in 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 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.

$19.50 min hourly wage $34 max hourly wage and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend dependent upon hiring location.

Travel Percentage: 10%

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.

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 contractors legal duty to furnish information.

Required Experience:

Intern

Work Flexibility: OnsiteWhat You Get Out of the InternshipAt Stryker we believe that developing the next generation of talent is just as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern you wont just observe youll contribute to meaningful projects gain exposure to leaders wh...

Work Flexibility: Onsite

What You Get Out of the Internship

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 Strykers mission to make healthcare better.

Opportunities Available

As a Marketing intern at Stryker you may be placed in one of the following teams where 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 Strykers Big Picture Marketing framework.

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

Marketing Communications: Partner with internal teams and external vendors to create customer-facing marketing materials. Contribute to the execution of Strykers communication strategy including digital advertising and sales communications. Assist with product launches trade shows and sales meetings to ensure brand consistency and effective engagement with customers and internal stakeholders.

Majors Targeted: Marketing Business Business Administration/Management Communications

What You Need

Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in 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 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.

$19.50 min hourly wage $34 max hourly wage and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend dependent upon hiring location.

Travel Percentage: 10%

Required Experience:

Intern

Key Skills

Microsoft Office
Public Relations
Google Docs
Data Collection
MailChimp
Microsoft Word
Dermal Fillers
Microsoft Powerpoint
Research Experience
Microsoft Excel
Adobe Photoshop
Writing Skills

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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. Alongsid ... View more

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