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 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 receive 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 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 ), Senior Manager IVD and HR at 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 15 October 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.
About MedTech Europe
MedTech Europe is the European trade association for the medical technology industry including diagnostics, medical devices and digital health. Our members are national, European and multinational companies as well as a network of national medical technology associations who research, develop, manufacture, distribute and supply health-related technologies, services and solutions.