Remote, United Kingdom
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The Commercial Intern placement will gain hands ‑ on experience across the Infectious Diseases portfolio within Abbott ’ s Rapid Diagnostics Division in the UK. Working across both Marketing and Sales, the intern will support key brands within the upper and lower respiratory virus portfolio, including ID NOW (COVID ‑ 19, Influenza A&B, Strep A, and RSV) and BinaxNOW (Legionella and Strep pneumoniae). The role also offers exposure to a wider range of point ‑ of ‑ care diagnostic solutions and therapy areas, providing broad insight into how commercial strategy is executed in a fast ‑ evolving healthcare landscape. This role sits within the Infectious Diseases business unit and plays a critical part in supporting cross ‑ functional collaboration across Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory, Government Affairs, and Supply Chain. Operating as part of a High ‑ Performing Team, the Commercial Intern will contribute to initiatives that drive customer engagement, brand adoption, sales performance, and market growth across primary care, secondary care, public health and private healthcare settings. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Marketing Support * Assist with the development and execution of marketing campaigns and materials * Contribute to product launch planning and go‑to‑market activities * Support content development for digital channels, events, and customer education * Conduct market and competitor analysis to inform strategic decision‑making * Work with brand leads to deliver aligned, insight‑driven commercial plans Sales Support * Partner with the field sales team to support account engagement and activity tracking * Contribute to sales toolkit creation (presentations, collateral, objection‑handling resources) * Assist in preparing for customer meetings, workshops, conferences, and demonstrations * Analyse sales data and customer insights to identify opportunities for growth * Participate in cross‑functional pipeline reviews and strategic planning sessions The Commercial Intern will lead and execute assigned initiatives with strong attention to detail, proactive problem‑solving, and flawless execution. The placement offers a unique opportunity to develop core commercial skills while making a meaningful contribution to infectious disease management across the UK.
