Current Openings

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 18 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