US Knee Marketing Intern

Role Overview:

This role will exist within the Intern Program and is intended to attract top performing undergraduate college students who are studying marketing, communications, engineering, science, or similar disciplines. The role is meant to provide undergraduates projects, focused propelling Smith+Nephew forward, while also advancing the student's career. The program will provide meaningful work experiences for Interns along with team building events and social activities when available. Successful candidates for the Intern position will gain valuable experience in medical device industry which could shape career decisions and create future employment opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with manager to complete specifically identified Intern projects
• Present project conclusion to senior leadership
• Attend orthopedic industry events (travel may be required)

Education:

• Must be currently matriculated at an accredited university as an undergraduate majoring in marketing, communications, engineering, science or similar discipline
• Must be in excellent academic standing, with a 3.0 preferred

Location: Memphis, TN (preferred)

Experience:

• Previous applicable intern, part-time or apprenticeship experience is preferred

Competences:

• Prior experience in the medical device field is preferred but not required
• Prior experience in marketing is preferred but not required
• Demonstrated leadership experience with effective project management experience preferred
• Strong communication skills including technical writing, listening and speaking; ability to influence others
• High learning agility with the ability to analyze and synthesize data and then present it to senior leaders
• Must be able to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and drive project completion
• Independent thinking and the ability to work within a team is required
• Ability to assess technical issues and develop solutions utilizing an analytical approach to problem solving
• Requires the ability to manage tight deadlines, multiple tasks, assignment changes, periodic heavy workload, rapidly changing technology, and dynamic business growth; time management and organization skills are a must

Travel: 10-15%

Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.