About OrthoIQ

OrthoIQ is an MIT-founded medical technology startup developing intelligent surgical tools for orthopedic procedures. Our systems provide real-time sensing and feedback to surgeons, helping improve implant fixation, reduce complications, and improve surgical outcomes.

We are building a new class of smart orthopedic instrumentation, combining mechanical systems, sensing, and data to bring intelligence into the operating room.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Market Strategy/Customer Discovery Intern to help expand OrthoIQ’s clinical network and support market research for our surgical technologies.

This role involves working directly with the founding team to identify potential customers, conduct stakeholder interviews, and support early partnerships with hospitals, surgeons, and industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews across orthopedics, biomechanics, sensing, and related technologies

• Read and synthesize peer-reviewed research to answer technical and clinical questions

• Support technical and scientific writing for SBIR and other non-dilutive grant applications

• Research competitors, technologies, clinical workflows, and adjacent markets

• Help develop technical content for investor presentations, industry partnerships, and other company materials

• Analyze and communicate market, clinical, and technical data

• Support preparation for surgeon interviews, conferences, fundraising, and business-development meetings

• Work on other strategic projects alongside the CEO and engineering team

Desired Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomechanics, or another relevant STEM field

• Strong ability to read and understand scientific and engineering literature

• Excellent technical writing and communication skills

• Comfortable working with data and basic quantitative analysis

• Able to take an open-ended research question, find credible sources, and synthesize a clear answer

• Curious about medical devices, healthcare, startups, and technology commercialization

• Organized, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in a fast-moving environment

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to early-stage medtech startup operations

• Direct experience with clinical discovery and stakeholder engagement

• Insight into commercialization of surgical technologies

• Opportunity to work closely with founders and industry experts

Application:

Please submit your resume to careers@orthoiqinc.com. A portfolio (doesn’t have to be polished, can even be a slide deck!) is recommended, but not required.