Product Management Intern

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

We are seeking multiple Product Management MBAInterns to support teams across the organization. This position has the opportunity to make a direct impact on Intuitive’s product and procedural initiatives which make Intuitive’s solutions available to patients worldwide. With the direction and supervision of a Group Manager or Sr. Marketing Manager, the MBA Intern will play a role in creating strategy for markets and products which will enable adoption and growth of the company’s commercial portfolio.

Based on candidate’s interest and qualifications, Product Management Internship positions may be available in hardware, software, digital, and services.

Qualifications

This position has responsibility and authority to:

• Deliver analysis, insights and strategy to drive direction of a product and/or service, possibly including, but not limited to: positioning, value proposition, segmentation, pricing, market share review, conducting market research, and product requirements.
• Define product claims and pillars, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in multiple regions to create go-to-market plans and rollout strategies that will enable successful launches
• Develop an understanding of the offering’s value proposition and how to communicate that message to key customers and constituencies such as physicians, providers, payers, and the sales force.
• Work with Key Opinion Leaders to better understand how the product and/or service are being utilized and determine how to communicate that value proposition to target customers

The Product Management MBA Intern will:

• Gain a deep understanding of products, and/or services and their value propositions
• Analyze and assess the dynamics of the particular market, its associated call point, and how an Intuitive product/service(s) is positioned within this context
• Catalog user needs, product feedback, and other primary market research to create long-term product roadmaps
• Quickly respond to ad hoc analytic or research requests common in this dynamic, fast-paced, data-driven environment
• Work cross-functionally to develop a strategy for the project including identifying key success criteria and metrics which are measurable and executable
• Spend time interfacing with customers and Intuitive sales representatives to gather first-hand knowledge of the project’s potential impact and how best to execute on its goals
• Complete and deliver strategy and action plan, including tools and key performance indicators

University Hiring Program Eligibility Requirements:

• University Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program in the Fall.
• Internship Work Period: Must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) during a 10-12 week period starting May or June. Specific start dates are shared during the recruiting process.

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:

• Pursuing an MBA in marketing, strategy, healthcare, or operations 
• Undergraduate background in life science, engineering, data science or business discipline strongly preferred
• Demonstrated interest in healthcare and medical devices strongly preferred
• A proven record of achievement, leadership, and driving continued improvement
• Positive, results-driven attitude and a resolve to win
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Able to manage multiple priorities with flexibility
• Proven ability to solve open-ended problems and work cross-functionally to implement initiatives
• Superior verbal/written communication, teambuilding, and interpersonal skills to work across multiple constituents
• Strong computer skills: well-versed in MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud Products desired