*Field-based Open to Candidates across the UK*
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
The Commercial Intern placement will gain handson experience across the Infectious Diseases portfolio within Abbotts Rapid Diagnostics Division in the UK. Working across both Marketing and Sales the intern will support key brands within the upper and lower respiratory virus portfolio including ID NOW (COVID19 Influenza A&B Strep A and RSV) and BinaxNOW (Legionella and Strep pneumoniae).
The role also offers exposure to a wider range of pointofcare diagnostic solutions and therapy areas providing broad insight into how commercial strategy is executed in a fastevolving healthcare landscape.
This role sits within the Infectious Diseases business unit and plays a critical part in supporting crossfunctional collaboration across Sales Marketing Medical Affairs Market Access Regulatory Government Affairs and Supply Chain. Operating as part of a HighPerforming Team the Commercial Intern will contribute to initiatives that drive customer engagement brand adoption sales performance and market growth across primary care secondary care public health and private healthcare settings.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Marketing Support
Assist with the development and execution of marketing campaigns and materials
Contribute to product launch planning and gotomarket activities
Support content development for digital channels events and customer education
Conduct market and competitor analysis to inform strategic decisionmaking
Work with brand leads to deliver aligned insightdriven commercial plans
Sales Support
Partner with the field sales team to support account engagement and activity tracking
Contribute to sales toolkit creation (presentations collateral objectionhandling resources)
Assist in preparing for customer meetings workshops conferences and demonstrations
Analyse sales data and customer insights to identify opportunities for growth
Participate in crossfunctional pipeline reviews and strategic planning sessions
The Commercial Intern will lead and execute assigned initiatives with strong attention to detail proactive problemsolving and flawless execution. The placement offers a unique opportunity to develop core commercial skills while making a meaningful contribution to infectious disease management across the UK.
Qualifications and Experience
Currently studying towards a Bachelors degree with preference given to those in the areas of Business/Marketing Finance/Accounting or Sciences.
Excellent organisation planning and project management ability
Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills
Dynamic proactive business and results-focused
Analytical and data management skills with ability to make sound commercial decision
Creative resilient and agile individual with a can-do attitude that can respond to changing environments and use their initiative to make things happen
Team player capable of motivating and influencing others
Technical Competencies
Marketing: Proficient
Business Analytics: Proficient
Sales: Proficient
Field Force Effectiveness: Proficient
That said if this role is of interest to you and your study is in a different field wed love to review your cover letter talking through what attracted you about this opportunity - were open to being influenced!
Given the nature of our sales team and field based working you will need to be a naturally energetic self starter be comfortable managing your own time and be flexible to traveling within the UK (with full driving licence) as required.
To Apply:
To apply please submit your CV. Closing date for applications is 4thApril 2026
Interviews will be conducted from early Feb 2026
Abbott is proud to see a number of our students return to us for permanent roles post-graduation and our internship opportunities are a stepping stone to a longer-term career with us. To be eligible therefore to apply it is a requirement that candidates can demonstrate the assured on-going right to work without the need for sponsorship now or in the future thus must be already eligible to work in the UK or able to apply for a visa granting permission to work in the UK (e.g. dependent visas ancestry etc.) that do not require future sponsorship.
By submitting your application you consent for your details to be shared with our Third Party Labour supplier who are working on behalf of Abbott on this position.
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The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Required Experience:
Intern
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