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2027 General Business Cancer Diagnostics Internship

Abbott · WI · Full time

Posted Oct 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Why cancer diagnostics, and what do you think the business side of a diagnostics company does?

What they are checking: Whether they have real interest in the division and some understanding of how it operates.

Tell me about a project where you had to analyze information and make a recommendation.

What they are checking: Whether they can reason from data to a clear conclusion, which business interns are asked to do.

Tell me about a time you presented to people more senior than you. How did you prepare?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate confidently with senior leaders, which this internship includes.

Tell me about a challenge you took on that stretched you.

What they are checking: Whether they seek out hard work and learn from it.

What would you do

You're working with a team where one person isn't pulling their weight. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they handle team problems directly and constructively.

Your manager gives you a vague assignment and then gets busy. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they take initiative to clarify scope and keep moving without constant direction.

How would you explain to a friend why early cancer detection matters for a business like this?

What they are checking: Whether they connect the business purpose to patient impact in plain language.

About the work

If you were asked to research a competitor in cancer diagnostics, how would you start?

What they are checking: Whether they know practical research methods and can organize what they find.

How do you think a diagnostics company decides whether to launch a new test?

What they are checking: Whether they think about market size, clinical need, reimbursement and cost together.

What tools are you comfortable with, like Excel or PowerPoint, and what have you built with them?

What they are checking: Whether they have practical skills to contribute from the start.

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The full job description

As published by Abbott.

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 120,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. At Abbott's Cancer Diagnostics Division, we will transform the way cancer is detected, diagnosed and managed for more people around the world. We’re focused on patients, providers, doctors, researchers, and caregivers. Our medical experts partner with the industry’s best minds and collaborate with top institutions, advocacy partners, and policymakers to help change lives and transform how the world approaches cancer. Working at Abbott Unlock your potential as an Abbott Cancer Diagnostics intern. Join us to work on impactful projects, learn from senior leaders, and build your career. Here you can: • Contribute to meaningful, challenging projects with a direct impact on our business • Have regular access to senior leadership, providing you with an opportunity to grow and learn from the best each day • Develop your career and grow your knowledge through targeted training, a global intern community, and the opportunity to build your network • Access perks that keep you supported both inside and outside the office Our General Business Internship Program provides a meaningful, professional, hands-on experience to students with proven academic performance and problem-solving potential. We hire students majoring in Business, Finance, Economics, Math, Science, Engineering, and related fields into our programs based on business needs. Ideal candidates will combine business acumen with analytical strength and strong communication skills. Internships will be located onsite in Madison, WI at the Cancer Diagnostics headquarters. Abbott's global business enables you to work in a variety of fields, including: Corporate Affairs • Primary and secondary market research to enable strategy development (new products, expansions, M&A, etc.) • Financial & market-sizing modeling for long-range planning, new product evaluation, and strategy development • Strategic decision-making support for leadership • Cross-functional stakeholder communication • Presentation development for internal and external audiences Market Access • Reimbursement & Product Portfolio Access Strategy • Cross-Functional Project Coordination • Market Access Playbook & Training Series Development • Medical Policy & Code Status Monitoring • Stakeholder Relationship Management (Market Access, Medical, Commercial) Minimum Qualifications • Completed at least one year of college coursework prior to the start of the internship • Candidates must be returning to school following the internship assignment • Corporate Affairs candidates should be pursuing a master’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Business, or Finance • Market Access candidates should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in science, business, economics or related field • Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future Preferred Qualifications • Have a strong academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale • Corporate Affairs: • • Enrollment towards an advanced degree • • Previous experience in healthcare, life sciences, strategy, finance, consulting, and/or banking; advanced skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and/or Excel • • Experience with Tableau, SQL, Python, and/or AI platforms • Market Access: • • Experience with project management tools such Smartsheet, or Miro The base pay for this position is – In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Administrative Support DIVISION: CHR Corporate Human Resources LOCATION: United States > Madison : 1 Exact Lane ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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