2027 Sales Cancer Diagnostics Intern
Abbott
Summary
At Abbott's Cancer Diagnostics Division, we will transform the way cancer is detected, diagnosed and managed for more people around the world. We're focused on patients, providers, doctors, researchers, and caregivers. Our medical experts partner with the industry's best minds and collaborate with top institutions, advocacy partners, and policymakers to help change lives and transform how the world approaches cancer.
Job description
Inside Sales and Field Sales
The purpose of the Sales internship is to provide meaningful, hands-on professional experience to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential. Abbott hires students majoring in a range of areas, including marketing, sales, and business, based on business need. Ideal candidates combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities.
Inside Sales and Field Sales internship trains and develops future sales professionals within the Cancer Diagnostics division through cross-functional project work and direct customer and stakeholder interactions. Interns build the foundational skills needed for a career in healthcare sales, choosing a track in either commercial strategy or field-based sales.
Internship Details: Cancer Diagnostics Division of Abbott
- 12-week paid internship
- Housing and transportation provided (if criteria are met)
- One-on-one mentorship across various levels and experience
- Meaningful project work and skill development applied across the ONCO division
- Comprehensive commercial or field sales experience, with potential for a full-time position upon graduation
- Structured training in sales, business development, and diagnostics selling
- Fun and team-oriented social events
Inside Sales track location: Onsite in Madison, WI at Cancer Diagnostics Headquarters location
Field Sales track locations: Atlanta, Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic, Ohio-PA, Detroit. Must be in or willing to relocated to the above locations
Basic Qualifications
- Completed at least three years of college education before beginning internship
- Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree, preferable in sales, finance, business or marketing
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong academic performance (GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher)
- Relevant sales and leadership experience
- Interest in working in the healthcare or diagnostics field
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Requirements
- Completed at least three years of college education before beginning internship
- Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree, preferable in sales, finance, business or marketing
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
- Strong academic performance (GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher)
- Relevant sales and leadership experience
- Interest in working in the healthcare or diagnostics field
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Benefits
- Paid internship
- Housing provided
- Transportation provided
- Mentorship
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.