B Braun PA Intern

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap and CAPS.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.bbraunusa.com

Position Summary:

Aesculap's internship program provides an exciting opportunity for students to have hands on Marketing experience in the growing medical device field. Intern will be responsible for Marketing team support, marketing projects and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Supports on-going marketing projects.
• Assists with competitive price analysis and market pricing.
• Works with marketing team to understand product launch functions and sales support.
• Assists product managers and other marketing team members in the completion of defined projects.
• Assists marketing department members to develop marketing communications materials and promotional items (catalogs, brochures, give-aways, press releases, and training materials).
• Data entry and spreadsheet compilation for product cross reference, set lists, catalogue management and customer profile mapping.
• Works with senior marketing member to conduct on-going research to define market/customer needs (includes interfacing with hospital personnel, surgeons, nurses, and sales representatives, as well as literature review) to support product or service lines.
• Works with Marketing Research Department to develop, analyze and maintain competitive profiles for products, services and companies including literature resources.
• Evaluates pricing strategies and works with senior marketing member on implementation.
• Distributes updates on products, the market, and competitive activities as directed by senior marketing department member.
• Participates in weekly progress reports.
• Prepares and presents end of summer internship presentation to Executive Team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

• Language Skill: Proficiency in English language. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and business contracts. Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to team members, management and clients.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic and advanced business math including manipulating spreadsheets in Excel and creating appropriate graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problem, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Expertise: Qualifications-Experience/Training/Education/Etc

• Currently enrolled full time in an undergraduate program with a major in Marketing, Business, Biology, Bioengineering or other relevant field. (Junior year preferred)
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities: Other Duties:

• Must comply with applicable ISO and FDA regulations as stated in the Quality Manual.
• Must embody the Company's Vision, Mission, and Values.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Physical Demands:

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Base Pay: $18.00 - $23.00

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The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.

Through its "Sharing Expertise" initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, click here.