Market Access Intern

As a Market Access Intern at Penumbra, your primary responsibilities include providing administrative support for the development of marketing literature, assisting with ShowPad updates, attending trade shows to deepen your product understanding, and participating in health economic data review activities. You'll also create marketing materials that highlight the economic value of Penumbra products and support scientific publications that convey our clinical propositions.

To qualify for the Market Access Intern position at Penumbra, you will need a high school diploma coupled with at least two years of college coursework in biology, neuroscience, business, or related fields. You should also have at least one year of experience in business, administrative, or marketing roles and be proficient in standard office tools like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

While specific prior marketing experience is not strictly necessary for the Market Access Intern role at Penumbra, you should have some exposure to digital marketing and a keen interest in the field. Your tasks will involve creating marketing material, so a foundational understanding of marketing principles is beneficial.

To succeed as a Market Access Intern at Penumbra, you should showcase excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency with office tools like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is crucial, along with the ability to work collaboratively with team members. Being organized and detail-oriented will also help you excel in this internship.

The work environment for a Market Access Intern at Penumbra includes general office settings, as well as laboratory and cleanroom conditions. You should be comfortable with onsite work and be prepared to handle some lifting of up to 25 pounds, while also being able to operate standard office equipment for extended periods.

While discussing a marketing project you've worked on, be sure to outline your specific role, the goals of the project, and the outcomes. Highlight any strategies you implemented and how they contributed to the project's success.

To answer this question effectively, showcase your organizational skills. Talk about how you assess deadlines and project importance, and share any specific tools or methods you use to keep tasks prioritized and on track.

When responding, provide an overview of key trends in the healthcare market access field, such as reimbursement processes, the importance of health economics, and how regulatory changes can impact product accessibility and adoption.

In your response, discuss your motivation for wanting to intern at Penumbra, emphasizing your passion for healthcare innovation and your interest in marketing. Share how you believe this role aligns with your career goals and educational background.

When answering, be specific about the tools you've used, such as Microsoft Office applications, and any digital marketing platforms. Highlight your proficiency and willingness to learn any additional software needed for the role at Penumbra.

Provide a clear example of a situation where you gathered and analyzed data to guide a decision. Focus on your analytical process, the data sources you used, and how the analysis affected the final outcome.

Answer this by discussing your openness to feedback and how you view constructive criticism as an opportunity for growth. You can mention a specific instance where you applied feedback to improve your work.

Discuss skills such as communication, analytical thinking, and adaptability. Explain why these skills are essential in the role and how they help in effectively conveying medical and economic value to different stakeholders.

Describe your strategy for learning about the products, which may include researching their clinical applications, studying the company’s literature, and engaging with team members to gain insights.

Articulate what drives you, whether it’s learning new things, helping others, or contributing to a team’s success. Make sure to relate how this motivation will benefit Penumbra as a Market Access Intern.