Marketing & Biomedical Communications Intern (Summer 2023, 2-4 months)

Additional Locations: Canada-ON-Mississauga; Canada-ON-London; Canada-ON-Ottawa; Canada-ON-Southeastern Ontario; Canada-ON-Toronto

Diversity – Innovation – Caring – Global Collaboration – Winning Spirit – High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

This position is a 2-4 month placement beginning May 2023.

Overview

The Marketing & Biomedical Communications Intern works with the Creative Marketing & Events team to develop and execute new content for promotional materials and campaigns. Projects may include UX/UI, animations, illustrations, trade exhibitions, advertising and general marketing collateral (print and digital) to support sales and/or marketing efforts.

The Intern will gain exposure to the marketing, promotion and sales of innovative medical devices, while interfacing with a range of stakeholders and SMEs such as Product Management, Clinical Education, Digital Marketing, Creative Marketing & Events, Regulatory, Intellectual Property, R&D and Quality.

Snapshot of Responsibilities:

• Work with Creative Marketing & Events teams to research, write, design, and edit training or promotional collateral that meets regulatory and legal requirements and is appropriate for the intended audience. Collateral may include training and selling aids, graphics, animations, brochures, and technical instructions.
• Acquire knowledge of assigned products, messaging and clinical procedures by working with Product Managers, Clinical Specialists, Sales and/or R&D teams.
• Liaising with various cross-functional teams (Regulatory, IP/Legal, R&D, Quality) to ensure content meets business requirements.
• Adhere to and promote the adherence to all Corporate, Quality and Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Undertake special projects and other duties as required.

What you bring to the team:

• Currently enrolled in the Master of Science in Biomedical Communications (MScBMC) Program at the University of Toronto or similar program. Please do not apply if you are not enrolled in this program.
• Software experience: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects; Maxon Cinema 4D or similar 3D software
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Independent, self-motivated, and results oriented

What we have to offer:

• Hybrid working model for many roles combining on-site and remote work, paired with flexible working hours.
• A strong commitment to mental health and well-being, including a company-paid meditation app, meditation rooms in some buildings, fully trained Mental Health First Aid staff members, and weekly yoga/HIIT/Pilates/mindfulness online professionally-led classes for all employees.
• Headquarters based roles offer functional outdoor spaces (bring your laptop to one of multiple wi-fi connected outdoor patios to work) and access to a beautiful ravine trail system for lunchtime walks.
• Employer subsidized gourmet, high-quality, healthy meals available onsite, freshly delivered multiple times a week.
• Strong senior leadership commitment to Inclusion and Diversity; many opportunities to join I&D committees and spearhead I&D initiatives; employer-hosted roundtables with external experts, guest speakers and workshops/celebrations.
• Formal mentorship program, robust biweekly internal networking events and multiple communication streams open to senior management for all employees to provide continuous feedback.
• Employee-friendly work environment, with opportunity to participate in employee-led clubs (for example, book club, French club, gardening club, rock climbing club, boardgame club, tea club), and support to create new clubs.
• Employee recognition rewards platform (Guusto) – receive gift cards as recognition for a job well done!
• Quarterly Values in Action awards – a peer to peer recognition program aligning with our four Core Values (Employee Development, Corporate Social Responsibility, Technological Leadership and Customer Service).
• Formal leadership training programs for leaders and non-leaders to develop their careers.
• Purposeful work that drives career development, with opportunities to learn and grow by way of on-site training, workshops, and lunch and learn sessions.
• Smart commute options including complimentary shuttle from Kipling Station, subsidized transit program and complimentary Electrical Vehicle charging on site.

About Us

Baylis Medical and Boston Scientific recently announced the close of Boston Scientific’s acquisition of Baylis Medical Company Inc. The integration of Baylis Medical into Boston Scientific is ongoing and our Mississauga locations will collectively be referred to as the Global Access Solutions site.

From Joe Fitzgerald, EVP and President of Cardiology at Boston Scientific:

“The close of this acquisition allows Boston Scientific to integrate the Baylis platforms with our existing electrophysiology and structural heart offerings, further strengthening our position within the highest growth cardiology markets. We are now the only company to pair a comprehensive access portfolio with existing left-heart therapies such as left atrial appendage closure and atrial fibrillation ablation, providing physicians with a complete toolbox to treat patients with safety, efficacy and efficiency.”

Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. For more information, visit www.bostonscientific.com.

We are looking for talented individuals, like yourself, to join us and make an impact in the lives of patients. Are you ready to join us?

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Please inform us if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process

While we thank all applicants, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Requisition ID: 556230

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!