Market Development Intern

Market Development & Site Expansion Intern – Oaklin Lane

Oaklin Lane | Paid Internship

Location: Remote, United States

Employment Type: Paid internship

Schedule: Part-time during the academic year or full-time during the summer

About Oaklin Lane

Oaklin Lane is building a new model for pediatric therapy: comprehensive, multidisciplinary care that makes it easier for children to receive the support they need and for therapists to do the work they love. Our clinics bring speech, occupational, physical, feeding, and sensory therapy together under one roof.

We are expanding access to pediatric care and building a disciplined approach to selecting and launching new locations across the United States.

Learn more:

Oaklin Lane: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oaklin-lane/

The Pediatric Collective: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tpcollective/

About the Role

We are seeking a Market Development & Site Expansion Intern to help identify where Oaklin Lane should grow next. You will evaluate U.S. markets, cities, and neighborhoods using demographic, clinical, competitive, labor, reimbursement, and real-estate considerations.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining quantitative analysis with on-the-ground market research to make an actionable recommendation.

Responsibilities

Size pediatric therapy demand across U.S. markets

Analyze child demographics, competition, referral networks, reimbursement, therapist supply, and real-estate factors

Build market-scoring and site-prioritization models

Research pediatricians, schools, hospitals, community organizations, and potential partners

Develop market maps and competitor profiles

Support site evaluation and new-location planning

Prepare clear market-entry recommendations for leadership

Example Projects

Rank U.S. metropolitan areas for future Oaklin Lane expansion

Identify the strongest neighborhoods for a new clinic within a target city

Map pediatric referral sources and competitors around a proposed site

Analyze therapist availability and recruiting difficulty by market

Build a market-entry plan for a new state or metropolitan area

Qualifications

Current undergraduate or graduate student in business, economics, real estate, geography, public health, healthcare administration, or a related field

Strong quantitative research and structured problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets and PowerPoint or Google Slides

Experience with market research, mapping, demographic tools, or GIS is helpful

Ability to synthesize multiple data sources into a clear recommendation

Strong written communication and attention to detail

Based in and authorized to work in the United States

Experience in consulting, real estate, healthcare, strategy, or market research is helpful but not required.

What You Will Gain

Ownership of a real market-selection or site-expansion decision

Exposure to healthcare growth, real estate, and new-location development

Practical experience with market sizing and competitive analysis

A portfolio-quality market-entry recommendation

Mentorship and regular feedback from an operating team

Compensation and Timing

This is a paid internship. Start dates and schedules are flexible. The role may be part-time during the academic year, full-time during the summer, or structured around a defined project.

How to Apply

To learn more about internship opportunities, please visit the Oaklin Lane LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oaklin-lane/ 
Please submit your resume and a short note describing a market-research, real-estate, or location-analysis project you have completed. Please also include your availability and preferred start date.