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Summer 2027 Internship - Downstream Marketing - Illinois

Stryker · Cary, IL · Full time

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a marketing project you worked on. Who was the audience and how did you know it worked?

What they are checking: Whether they think in terms of audience and results, not just making something look good.

Tell me about a time you had to learn a complex topic fast and explain it simply.

What they are checking: Whether they can translate clinical or technical information for different audiences.

Tell me about a time you worked on a team where people disagreed about direction. What was your role?

What they are checking: Whether they can collaborate and help a group reach a decision.

What brand or marketing campaign do you admire, and what makes it work?

What they are checking: Whether they think critically about marketing and can explain why something succeeds.

Tell me about a goal you set that you didn't hit. What happened?

What they are checking: Whether they reflect honestly on setbacks and learn from them.

What would you do

How would you create a sales tool that a rep would actually use in a hospital meeting?

What they are checking: Whether they would talk to reps and understand their real situations before designing anything.

If you had to plan a booth or event for surgeons at a medical conference, what would you focus on?

What they are checking: Whether they think about what busy clinicians actually value rather than flashy giveaways.

How would you find out what customers think about a product that's already on the market?

What they are checking: Whether they have practical ideas for gathering customer feedback and using it.

About the work

What's the difference between upstream and downstream marketing in a company like Stryker?

What they are checking: Whether they understand downstream work is about supporting sales and customers with products already on the market.

Medical device marketing has rules about what claims can be made. Why do you think that is, and how would it affect your work?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that marketing claims must be accurate and supported, especially with patients involved.

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The full job description

As published by Stryker.

Work Flexibility: Not available Job Description Marketing 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 Downstream Marketing intern at Stryker, 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 Stryker’s Big Picture Marketing framework Majors Targeted: Marketing, Business, Business Administration/Management, Communications $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 a related field; must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the internship.​ • Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (preferred) • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment-based 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 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. 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 contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.