Product Marketing Intern

The Kestra team has over 400 years of experience in the external and internal cardiac medical device markets. The company was founded in 2014 by industry leaders inspired by the opportunity to unite modern wearable technologies with proven device therapies. Kestra’s solutions combine high quality and technical performance with a wearable design that provides the greatest regard for patient comfort and dignity. Innovating versatile new ways to deliver care, Kestra is helping patients and their care teams harmoniously monitor, manage, and protect life.

The Product Marketing Intern will assist in developing and updating sales support tools and marketing collateral, as well as supporting the Marketing Team in developing product positioning and messaging statements.

At the conclusion of the internship, the intern will have a clear understanding of how their product marketing drives commercial execution in the medical device industry.

This is a part-time summer internship position (less than 30 hours a week), working with the Marketing Team at Kestra.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Project: The Product Marketing Intern will work as part of the Marketing team alongside Clinical and Marketing Communications to help drive Kestra’s commercial execution. Responsibilities will include participating in core team meetings for new product launch planning; drafting and updating sales support tools and marketing collateral, and contributing to market development activities.

Assist in the creation of marketing materials such as flyers, brochures, and presentations.

Analysis of market research and trends to support positioning and messaging.

Design and maintain key performance indicator (KPI) dashboard for new product launch tracking

Project Presentation: Present internship project results and findings to the Marketing team and Kestra executive leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

COMPETENCIES:

Passion: Contagious excitement about the company – sense of urgency. Commitment to continuous improvement

Integrity: Commitment, accountability, and dedication to the highest ethical standards

Collaboration/Teamwork: Inclusion of Team Member regardless of geography, position, and product or service

Action/Results: High energy, decisive planning, timely execution

Innovation: Generation of new ideas from original thinking

Customer Focus: Exceed customer expectations, quality of products, services, and experience always present of mind

Emotional Intelligence: Recognizes, understands, manages one’s own emotions and is able to influence others. A critical skill for pressure situations

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience Required:

2nd year or higher undergraduate in a business degree

Strong desire to learn and professional drive

Strong organizational and project management skills

Basic understanding of different marketing techniques

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working knowledge of MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite

Adaptability to working style and inputs and enthusiasm to produce high-quality marketing materials

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor open office environment

Minimal noise volume typical to an office environment

Extended/overtime hours when needed

Drug-free

INTERNSHIP ELIGIBILITY:

Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within the past 6 months

Must not have completed one year of continual employment with Kestra Medical Technologies

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must possess unrestricted work authorization

Must provide own transportation to/from work

Must successfully complete and pass a criminal and employment background screening that meets the allowable FDA requirements and is in accordance with EEOC rules and regulations

Must successfully pass a pre-internship drug screen

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequent repetitive motions that may include wrists, hands and/or fingers, such as keyboard and mouse usage

Frequent stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time

Frequent computers use

Frequent phone and other business machine use

Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds

TRAVEL:

Occasional travel, domestic and international, may be required, less than 15%

OTHER DUTIES:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

PROGRAM LENGTH:

The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2024 – August/September 2024. Interns must be available to work for the duration of the internship.

Benefits

Pay: $22.50/hour

Kestra Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Kestra Medical Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay equity is an important part of Kestra’s Culture. Our compensation ranges are guided by national and local salary surveys and take into consideration experience level and internal equity. Each role is benchmarked based on the job description provided. If your qualifications and/or experience level are outside of the posted position, we encourage you to apply as we are growing fast and roles that are coming soon may not be posted.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Applicants must be eligible to work for any employer in the U.S.

Kestra manufactures and provides life-saving products regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration and under contract with Medicare. Kestra maintains a drug free workplace and testing is a condition of employment

This role is an in-office position Monday - Thursday, in Kirkland, Washington with the flexibility to work from home on Fridays.

Part Time