Description
The healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly, and our customers rely on us for solutions backed by smart, data-driven thinking. Medline’s Graduate Internship Program offers Master’s-level students a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully while developing the analytical and leadership skills needed to grow their careers in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
This 10 week summer internship is designed to embed professionals within one of our high-impact functions—HR, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sales Operations, or Finance—and tasked with analyzing data, identifying trends, and making recommendations that influence key business decisions. Interns will gain exposure to senior leaders, participate in professional development sessions, and build lasting connections through curated networking opportunities.
With over 50 years of consecutive growth, Medline has more than 43,000 employees worldwide and business in over 125 countries. Recently named one of the nation’s "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For,” we have a state-of-the-art headquarters in Northfield, IL, and a dynamic city office at the Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago. We are proud to offer opportunities for those who are curious, collaborative, and ready to make an impact.
Internship Responsibilities:
Intern responsibilities will vary based on functional placement, but typical responsibilities include:
- Analyze large and complex data sets to identify patterns, insights, or opportunities for business improvement
- Conduct competitive benchmarking or market research to inform internal strategy and drive business decision-making
- Develop and present actionable recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders
- Support strategic initiatives, process improvements, or cost-savings efforts
- Collaborate with teams across Sales, Operations, Product Management, Finance, and more to solve real business problems
- Prepare leadership-ready presentations or reports to share findings
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Master’s degree (MBA, M.S., etc.)
- 3+ years of professional business experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfort working with data
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community & with vendors along with preferred negotiation experience
- Demonstrated ability to present to senior management with the purpose of influencing decisions
