Student Placement - Contracts And Pricing in Waterford

Student Placement Contracts and Pricing

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

We are seeking a motivated, curious, and detail-oriented intern to join our Pricing & Contracting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a student pursuing a career in Finance, Business, or Commercial Operations to gain hands‑on experience in the healthcare/MedTech sector, contributing directly to strategic offer development, tenders, and contract execution. We are looking for someone who is open to new ideas and ways of working, including the use of AI and emerging technologies, and who is confident in sharing ideas, challenging existing processes constructively, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Internship Details

• Start date: 1st September 2026
• Duration: 12 months
• Working hours: 37.5h/week with flexibility (exams and holiday period)
• Working model: hybrid (at least 2 days in the office)
• Location: Watford, Hertfordshire

Responsibilities

• Support Submissions: Play an active role in coordinating and preparing high-impact offer and bid responses.
• Project Management Support: Collaborate with the team to maintain project & process timelines, track milestones, and contribute to delivering programmes that make a difference in healthcare outcomes.
• Data Analysis & Business Intelligence: Manage data and track progress, expand your skills from your excel skills to learn tools like Vendavo and Power BI to generate insights, support pricing strategy, and drive informed decision‑making across programmes.
• Document Drafting & Coordination: Assist in the creation and review of key documents, including reports, templates, contracts and communication materials that help bring clarity and impact to our work.
• Team Support and Collaboration: Engage with cross‑functional teams and senior pricing team members to align deliverables with market needs, customer expectations, and internal capabilities.
• Manage and prioritise a varied workload, balancing multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Organise time effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and ensure work is completed within agreed timescales to support team objectives.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Currently studying towards a degree in Business, Finance, Law, Economics, or a related field.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• A proactive mindset with strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills – confident interacting with cross‑functional teams.
• A collaborative, team‑oriented approach with a willingness to learn in a fast‑paced environment.

Would be a plus

• Experience using Excel in coursework, internships, or part‑time work.
• Basic understanding of commercial contracts or pricing strategy.
• Curiosity and interest in how contracts support business growth.
• Openness to emerging technologies and AI solutions, with an interest in developing new skills and using new tools to support business objectives.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognise their contributions and share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Pay range: 27,690 GBP gross annually.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, colour, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.