This internship is designed for recent graduates in Science, Molecular Biology, or Laboratory Medicine who are interested in gaining professional experience in EU regulatory affairs, specifically in the In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) and Medical Devices (MD) sectors. The intern will support the day-to-day activities of MedTech Europe’s IVD and MD Regulatory Affairs team, with a strong focus on IVDs. The intern will report to the Senior Manager IVD.
Responsibilities
Clinical Evidence
With the support of the Senior Manager IVD, monitor and contribute to the following key topics:
- Performance Studies for In Vitro Diagnostics (IVDs)
- Harmonization of Performance Study practices across the EU
- Attend external stakeholder meetings, including those organized by the European Commission and other relevant bodies.
International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IVD):
- Attend International Medical Device Regulators Forum meetings and take detailed notes to support internal follow-up and knowledge sharing.
- Represent MedTech Europe’s position on relevant IVD topics, in alignment with internal policy and team guidance.
- Engage with MedTech Europe members to gather input and ensure their perspectives are reflected in external discussions.
Regulatory Affairs Committee IVD/MD:
With the support of the Senior Managers IVD and MD, assist in organising Regulatory Affairs Committee (RAC) meetings as needed, including:
- Sending communications to RACs
- Preparing registration forms.
- Drafting meeting minutes
- Handling logistics (venue, lunch, system check)
- Sending invitations to speakers
- Projecting the PowerPoint presentation during the meeting
Administrative tasks:
- Coordinating newsletters
- Tracking tool regular updates
Specific responsibilities
- Research, monitor, and analyse EU policy developments related to the IVD Regulation (IVDR) and IVD sector (e.g., clinical evidence generation, performance studies, etc.)
- Coordinate and organise external meetings, provide draft agendas, minutes, reports, and briefing notes
- Provide overall support for the In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (IVDR) and Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) projects and cooperate with other teams in MedTech Europe
Requirements
- Master’s degree in science, Molecular Biology, or Laboratory Medicine
- Have interest in EU politics and the EU decision-making processes
- Have strong analytical and research skills
- Be a team player who can work proactively and independently
- Be keen to learn and open to receive constructive feedback
- Have excellent knowledge of spoken and written English
- Can formulate and articulate clear messages about complex subjects
- Have an eye for detail
- Is eligible to work as a trainee in Belgium
Nice-to-have skills
- Familiarity with the EU healthcare landscape
- Presentation skills
What we offer
- A one-year full time contract (39h) under the Belgian Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle (CIP)
- A remunerated internship with benefits: lunch vouchers , internet and phone compensation , reimbursement of public transportation , possibility of hybrid work
- This internship is only applicable for candidates who hold a diploma and are not linked to any internship with a university.
How to apply
Please send your CV and Cover Letter, in an email with subject line “Internship application: YOUR NAME AND SURNAME” to Iana Slobodeaniuc ( [email protected] ), Senior Manager IVD, and HR Team ( [email protected] ). The body of the email will serve as the motivation letter and should be no longer than 250 words, answering the following questions:
- What is your interest in the EU’s health policies and in this traineeship?
- How do your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate for this traineeship?
- What do you aim to learn from this experience?
Deadline for application is 30 June 2025 .
Suitable candidates might be contacted before this deadline, so early application is encouraged. Interview will take place on a rolling basis.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The starting date is as soon as possible after approval of the CIP by the Administration.
