Are you a highly analytical graduate looking to impact global healthcare through technology? Stryker, a world leader in medical technology, is hiring a Data Analyst Intern to join their Analytics team in Durban.
This role is perfect for a self-starter who wants to build scalable data capabilities and provide actionable insights for international commercial teams.
Position Overview:
- Company: Stryker (Medical Technology)
- Location: Durban, ZA (Hybrid Work Flexibility)
- Req ID: R558911
- Duration: 12-Month Internship
- Industry: Medical Devices / Healthcare Technology
- Travel: 0%
Requirements:
- Education: Recently graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or Business Administration.
- Citizenship: Preferably South African citizens.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in at least one of the following: SQL, Python, Power BI, or DAX.
- Mindset: Strong problem-solving skills, high integrity, and a passion for data governance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Insight Generation: Translate stakeholder requirements into data analytics and analyze sales/product data to drive growth.
- Dashboard Building: Build and improve SQL queries and Power BI dashboards to automate reporting.
- Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams (Sales Ops, Commercial Analysts, and BI Analysts) across the EMEA region.
- Reporting: Prepare high-level presentations to communicate research findings to senior management.
Why Join Stryker?
- Work for a “Great Place to Work” award-winning company.
- Gain exposure to international stakeholders and senior management.
- Contribute to a mission that impacts over 150 million patients annually.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply via the Stryker Careers portal using Req ID: R558911.
Career Advice for Stryker Applicants
- Global Mindset: Even though you are based in Durban, you are supporting the EMEA region. Mention any experience or interest you have in working with diverse, international teams.
- Focus on “Healthcare with Facts”: Stryker’s mission is about improving patient outcomes. In your cover letter, explain how data accuracy saves lives and improves efficiency in the medical field.
- The Tech Stack: If you know DAX (for Power BI), highlight it! It is specifically mentioned and often separates basic Power BI users from advanced analysts.
Possible Interview Questions
Technical & Analytical
- “Can you explain a time you took a ‘messy’ dataset and cleaned it to find a specific insight?”
- Tip: Talk about your process: Identifying errors, handling null values, and the final result.
- “What is your understanding of Data Governance, and why is it important in a medical company?”
- Tip: Mention data lineage, security (POPIA/GDPR), and ensuring “one version of the truth.”
Stryker Culture Fit
- “Stryker values ‘doing the right thing.’ Tell us about a time you showed high integrity in a difficult situation.”
- “How do you handle a situation where a stakeholder asks for a report, but the data required is unavailable or incorrect?”