Internship Political Data Science Jobs in Summit, NJ

What You Get Out of the Internship

At Stryker, we believe that developing the next generation of talent is just as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern, you won’t just observe — you’ll contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to leaders who will mentor you, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork that is shaping the future of healthcare. As an intern, you will:

• Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced and growing industry setting
• Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills
• Network with key/high-level stakeholders and leaders of the business
• Be a part of an innovative team and culture
• Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them in a clear format

Who we want

Challengers. People who seek out the hard projects and work to find just the right solutions. Teammates. Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward. Charismatic networkers. Relationship-savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts. Strategic thinkers. Interns who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed their performance objectives. Customer-oriented achievers. Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude who bring value to their partnerships. Game changers. Persistent interns who will stop at nothing to live out Stryker’s mission to make healthcare better.

• Develop, analyze and model operational, economic, management, accounting and other organizational data. Recommends solutions to new and complex problems, develops innovative strategies, quantifies the competitive performance of the organization's operations and/or markets, evaluates the potential impact of changes and reports on economic forecasts that affect the industry. This position requires knowledge that is acquired through experience, specialized education or training. The role has clearly defined procedures and tasks as well as defined guidelines to aid in decision making. Technical knowledge required is limited to the tasks performed in own discipline area and is considered basic. The tasks are generally routine and manual. The job is expected to follow detailed and defined rules / instructions and to make simple judgement in straightforward situations. Typically requires selecting between solutions already established. This job typically requires no experience.
• The data science intern will help drive proactive and predictive insights that inform strategic decision-making across the Commercial Excellence organization within the Trauma & Extremities division. The intern will achieve this through hands-on data exploration, advanced analytics, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify trends, forecast business outcomes, and support initiatives across Inventory, PLCM, and Customer Service. By leveraging tools like Python, SQL, and data visualization platforms, the intern will contribute to the development of scalable solutions that enhance business impact and support data-driven strategies.

Majors Targeted: Business Analytics, Data Science, Information Technology (IT), Information Systems (MIS), Statistics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Supply Chain Management/Logistics, Finance

What You Need

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field; must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the internship.
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (verified at time of hire)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate and build relationships
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.

Posted Date: 09/01/2026 This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.

$20 min hourly wage – $35 max hourly wage, sign-on bonus, 11 paid holidays annually, and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend, dependent upon hiring location

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.