*Field-based, Open to Candidates across the UK* **MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB** 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. **Qualifications and Experience** + Currently studying towards a Bachelors degree with preference given to those in the areas of Business/Marketing, Finance/Accounting or Sciences. + Excellent organisation, planning and project management ability + Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills + Dynamic, proactive, business and results-focused + Analytical and data management skills, with ability to make sound commercial decision + Creative, resilient and agile individual with a can-do attitude that can respond to changing environments and use their initiative to make things happen + Team player capable of motivating and influencing others **Technical Competencies** + Marketing: Proficient + Business Analytics: Proficient + Sales: Proficient + Field Force Effectiveness: Proficient That said, if this role is of interest to you, and your study is in a different field, we'd love to review your cover letter talking through what attracted you about this opportunity - we're open to being influenced! Given the nature of our sales team and field based working, you will need to be a naturally energetic self starter, be comfortable managing your own time, and be flexible to traveling within the UK (with full driving licence) as required. To Apply: + To apply, please submit your CV. Closing date for applications is 4th April 2026 + Interviews will be conducted from early Feb 2026 _Abbott is proud to see a number of our students return to us for permanent roles post-graduation, and our internship opportunities are a stepping stone to a longer-term career with us. To be eligible therefore to apply, it is a requirement that candidates can demonstrate the assured on-going right to work, without the need for sponsorship now or in the future, thus must be already eligible to work in the UK, or able to apply for a visa granting permission to work in the UK (e.g. dependent visas, ancestry etc.) that do not require future sponsorship._ By submitting your application, you consent for your details to be shared with our Third Party Labour supplier who are working on behalf of Abbott on this position. \#earlycareers An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com