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More than 37,000 companies in Europe produce more than 2,000,000 medical technologies that share a common purpose: improving, extending and transforming people’s lives. With more than 14,000 patents filed annually, the medical technology industry is the most innovative industry in Europe.

Digitalisation is changing the way healthcare is delivered, making it more efficient, safer and more effective. Recent years have seen a number of policy initiatives, many emanating from Brussels, that are paving the way for better use of connected health technologies and data.

• Are you interested in how European policies are driving digitalisation in healthcare and how the industry supports it?
• Do you want to learn about the latest trends in digital health, AI and data?
• Are you curious to work together with leading Medical Technology companies in the world?

If your answer to these questions is YES, then there is a unique opportunity with MedTech Europe, the European trade association representing the medical technology industries, from diagnosis to cure. We represent diagnostics and medical device manufacturers operating in Europe. We are looking for a Digital Health Intern to join our team at the intersection of medical technology and digital health.

Job Description

The Intern will actively engage with MedTech Europe’s Digital Health team to facilitate the implementation of the organisation’s digital health strategy. This role involves contributing to various initiatives that support the advancement of digital health within the medical technology sector, including AI, data and cybersecurity.

Reports to: Verena Thaler, Manager Data Governance & Digital Regulation

Head of Department: Alexander Olbrechts, Director Digital health

Specific Responsibilities

Digital health:

• Support the organisation of committee and working group meetings (online and hybrid)
• Drafting of meeting minutes, presentations reports, briefings and other written material
• Research on digital health technologies and latest trends in digital health, and their adoption
• Representation of MedTech Europe at meetings and events
• Provide further assistance as required, such as carrying out administrative tasks and communications.

Required Competences

• Bachelor Degree or higher-level education level in humanities, social/political sciences, IT, economics, law, or other relevant fields;
• Fluency in oral and written English;
• Analytical mindset, ability to carry out research and present results effectively both in written and orally;
• Demonstrated proactivity, strong ability to work independently, and a proven track record of taking responsibility to support the team;
• Eye for detail, a positive attitude and a problem-solving mindset;
• IT savviness, including competence in standard Windows and MS Office applications;
• Interest in medical technologies, healthcare and digital health.

Desirable Competences

• Familiarity with the EU healthcare landscape;
• Previous work experience in EU-related areas;
• Fluency in other official EU languages;
• Experience with policy monitoring and briefing skills.

What we offer

• A one-year full-time contract (39 hours a week) under the Belgian Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle (CIP)
• A valuable experience in a well-known trade association in Brussels
• A remunerated internship with the following benefits:
  • Monthly remuneration
  • Lunch vouchers
  • Internet and phone compensation
  • Reimbursement of public transportation
  • Possibility of hybrid work
• This internship is only applicable for candidates who hold EU citizenship and a diploma. The internship cannot be linked to any internship with the university.

How to apply

Please send your CV and Cover Letter, showing why you would make an excellent candidate for the position and your interest in the medical technologies industry, to Verena Thaler: [email protected]

• Application deadline: 15 August 2025 (N.B. suitable candidates might be contacted before this deadline, so early application is encouraged)
• Starting date: 1 October 2025 (negotiable, but no later than 15 October 2025)

Job Purpose

Are you a recent science graduate curious about how health policies and EU regulations shape the medical technology field? Join MedTech Europe as a Regulatory Affairs Intern and gain hands-on experience at the intersection of healthcare, policy, and innovation.

You’ll work closely with our In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) and Medical Devices (MD) teams, contributing to real-world policy discussions and helping ensure that the voice of industry is heard across Europe. Expect a dynamic learning environment with exposure to high-level stakeholders, EU (health) policy processes, and international initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support EU Regulatory Work: Track and analyse developments in the In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (IVDR) and related EU health policies.
• Engage in Policy Projects: Help coordinate MedTech Europe’s input into EU and global discussions on performance studies, clinical evidence, and regulatory frameworks.
• Committee Support: Assist with organising meetings (agendas, logistics, minutes, presentations).
• Administrative & Communication Support: Help with newsletters, member updates, and project coordination.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in science, healthcare, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Medicine, epidemiology, and similar.
• Have an interest in EU politics and the EU decision-making processes
• Be a team player who can work proactively and independently
• Be keen to learn and open to receiving constructive feedback
• Have excellent knowledge of spoken and written English
• Can formulate and articulate clear messages about complex subjects
• 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 to 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. 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 31 July 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.

There are more than 2,000,000 medical technologies currently available and they all share a common purpose: improving, extending and transforming people’s lives.

• Are you curious to work together with over 100 leading Medical Technology companies of the world?
• Do you want to learn about the latest trends of the most innovative industry in Europe?
• Do you wish to contribute to the creation of ‘gold standard’ industry insights?

If your answer to these questions is YES, then there is a unique opportunity by MedTech Europe, located in Brussels, the European trade association representing the medical technology industries, from diagnosis to cure. We represent Diagnostics and Medical Devices manufacturers operating in Europe are we are currently looking for an Intern to join our Market Data team.

Job Description

The Intern Market Data will support the department, initiatives of MedTech Europe members and cross-functional initiatives within MedTech Europe. The Intern will spend the remaining time with general responsibilities including attendance of staff meetings, trainings, etc. He/She will report to Ms. Teodora Angelova (Senior Manager Market Data).

Responsibilities

• Assisting in gathering, aggregating and analyzing industry market data
• Assisting updating annual reports on analysis of economic indicators
• Assisting in responding to members’ ad hoc requests
• Administrative and organizational support for on-going market data activities
• Reviewing and identifying relevant reports to the industry
• Managing contact database and fostering communication within MedTech Europe
• Helping with organizing conference calls/meetings, creating presentations and drafting minutes

Must-haves

• Bachelor or Master Degree in economics or humanities/social/political sciences or other relevant fields
• Fluency in oral and written English
• Ability to carry out research and report results of analysis
• Pro-active working attitude and proven experience in taking responsibility
• Eye for detail and a positive attitude
• IT savviness, including competence in standard MS Office applications and Teams/Zoom
• Interest in healthcare and medical technologies

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with the EU healthcare landscape
• Previous work experience
• Experience with market intelligence and data visualization tools
• Fluency in other EU languages

What we offer

• A one-year full time contract under the Belgian Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle (CIP)
• A valuable experience in a well-known trade association in Brussels
• 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, showing why you would make an excellent candidate for the position and your interest for the medical technologies industry to Mr András Kőrizs, [email protected]. Please write in your e-mail subject line: Internship Application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and suitable candidates might be contacted before this deadline, so an early application submission is recommended.

Application deadline: 18 July 2025

Starting date: as soon as possible