What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Management Intern - Summer 2026 position at Medacta USA, Inc.?
Position Title: Product Management Intern – Summer 2026 FLSA Status: Non - Exempt
Department: Product Management Location: Franklin, TN
Supervisor: Shoulder Product Management Team
MEDACTA INTRODUCTION
Medacta® is a Swiss-based orthopedic company founded in 1999, renowned for its innovative products and surgical techniques. Notably, they pioneered the Anterior Minimally Invasive Surgery (AMIS®) technique for hip replacements, MyKA™ Kinematic Alignment Platform for knee replacement, and NextAR™ Augmented Reality Surgical Platform for use in shoulder, spine, and knee procedures. Leveraging their extensive orthopedic expertise, Medacta introduced MySolutions technology, which provides surgeons with highly personalized pre-operative planning and implant placement methodologies. Utilizing advanced personalized kinematic models and 3D planning tools, MySolutions enhances surgical precision in hip, knee, shoulder, and spine procedures. Medacta's blend of orthopedic expertise and cutting-edge technology drives continual advancements in the field, enhancing patient care worldwide.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Product Management Intern will participate in a structured program designed to develop high-potential candidates into Associate Product Manager-ready contributors. This role provides hands-on exposure to the product lifecycle, market analysis, commercialization, and sales growth activities. The Summer program will focus on three pillars (1) product marketing ownership & clinical credibility, (2) insight to decision product thinking, and (3) commercialization & education initiatives. The position is located at the Medacta USA headquarters in Franklin, TN.
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Requirements:
Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business/Marketing, Engineering, or Biologic Science Related Discipline.
At least 50% degree completion is required (if undergraduate).
A minimum GPA of 3.0 Cumulative is strongly preferred.
Experience Requirements:
Any existing short-term professional and/or educational experience is required.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Management, leadership, and organizational ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to convey complex information in understandable terms to individuals at all educational levels.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Physical Requirements:
- Sitting: Extended periods at a desk or workstation.
- Standing and Walking: Occasional movement within the office, labs and/or operating room.
- Lifting and Carrying: Light to moderate lifting of office/engineering materials.
Additional tasks may require reaching, manual dexterity, and visual acuity.
INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS
External: Surgeons, Sales Agents, 3rd Party Agencies, Contract Manufacturers, Healthcare Facility Personnel
Internal: Sales Personnel, Marketing, Product Development, Finance, Administration, Customer Service, Operations, Medical Education, Clinical Research, Human Resources, and Medacta International Personnel worldwide.
Travel requirements: Travel of up to 15% may be required, domestically.
Extent of Confidential Information: Ability to maintain tact, poise, and discretion in handling confidential matters
Reporting: Daily reports to direct supervisor and members of the product management team.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
- Product Management – at the discretion of the supervisor, support:
- Marketing strategies and product launches consistent with Medacta’s global strategy.
- Market research, including industry trends and competitor dynamics.
- Product education and training aid development to assist the salesforce.
- Surgical labs and educational programs.
- Field visits for agent training and surgeon site visits.
- Congresses and scientific symposia events in a support capacity.
- Various projects among the product teams.
- Physician interaction and user needs collection to improve marketing initiatives, collateral, and other concepts
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.