Marketing Administration & Events Support Intern
ONWARD Medical
Administration, Marketing & Communications, Customer Service
Lausanne, Switzerland
Posted on May 23, 2026
Workload: 50-60% / approx. 2–3 days per week
Location: Lausanne / Hybrid
Department: Marketing
Reporting to: Marketing & Events Manager
Start date: July / August 2026
Contract type: Internship
Duration: 6 months, renewable
ONWARD Medical is the leading neurotechnology company pioneering therapies to restore movement, function, and independence in people with spinal cord injuries and other movement disabilities. Euronext-listed and headquartered in the Netherlands, we have our Science and Engineering Center in Lausanne, Switzerland, and a team of approximately 150 people across Europe and in the US. We operate at the intersection of science, engineering, and clinical care, where the work we do directly impacts lives.
The Role:
We are looking for a motivated intern to support our Marketing team with administrative coordination, event preparation, and day-to-day marketing operations. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, international environment where you will work across a variety of tasks and interact with teams including Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Sales.
This role is ideal for a student currently enrolled at a HEG, university, or equivalent institution, or planning to start a HEG program in September, who is looking to gain practical experience alongside their studies.
Key Responsibilities:
You will support the Marketing team with:
Location: Lausanne / Hybrid
Department: Marketing
Reporting to: Marketing & Events Manager
Start date: July / August 2026
Contract type: Internship
Duration: 6 months, renewable
ONWARD Medical is the leading neurotechnology company pioneering therapies to restore movement, function, and independence in people with spinal cord injuries and other movement disabilities. Euronext-listed and headquartered in the Netherlands, we have our Science and Engineering Center in Lausanne, Switzerland, and a team of approximately 150 people across Europe and in the US. We operate at the intersection of science, engineering, and clinical care, where the work we do directly impacts lives.
The Role:
We are looking for a motivated intern to support our Marketing team with administrative coordination, event preparation, and day-to-day marketing operations. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, international environment where you will work across a variety of tasks and interact with teams including Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Sales.
This role is ideal for a student currently enrolled at a HEG, university, or equivalent institution, or planning to start a HEG program in September, who is looking to gain practical experience alongside their studies.
Key Responsibilities:
You will support the Marketing team with:
- Day-to-day marketing administration and coordination
- Event and congress preparation
- Vendor coordination and follow-up on deliverables
- Purchase order, invoice, and shipment tracking
- Maintenance of marketing trackers, files, and planning documents
- Inventory follow-up for booth materials, printed assets, and branded items
- Preparation of presentations, meeting notes, and internal updates
- Ad hoc marketing and communication projects as needed
- Currently studying Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Hospitality, Event Management, or a related field
- Available 2–3 days per week (50–60% workload)
- Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
- Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proactive and eager to learn
- Clear and professional communicator
- At least one year of experience in an administrative role
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Good level of English; French and/or German is a plus
- Motivated by working in an international medtech environment where the work has real impact