2026 Future Talent Program – Intern

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Our company's Regulatory Affairs teams bring new medical advancements to the world by facilitating communications and procedures that allow swift, organized compliance across regulatory agencies. We are an international network on the leading-edge of healthcare breakthroughs that help provide new, reliable, and compliant medical products, practices and solutions to the world.

The Global Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Safety (GRACS) Business Development Execution team is seeking a summer intern. The intern will be a fully-functioning member of the team and will be assigned to lead a variety of process improvement projects within Global Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Safety in support of business development deals with various business partners. The intern in Business Development Execution will also participate in departmental and project team meetings to obtain an understanding of the business development processes from due diligence through implementation. Exposure to different business development deal types will provide a broad view of the differing levels of impact to the Global Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Safety organization.

We are seeking intern candidates at all levels with strong academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi- functional environment.

Education:

• Candidates must be a currently enrolled undergraduate sophomore, junior or senior student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in regulatory affairs, engineering, business or technology. 

Required Experience and Skills:

• Candidates must be available to work full-time for up to (12) consecutive weeks beginning in May or June of 2026.

• Candidates must have completed at least (2) years of studies toward Bachelor’s degree by June 2026.

• Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and shared collaboration sites (SharePoint, MS Teams).

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Candidates should have experience with reporting Tools like Power BI

• Candidates should have experience with application of AI for efficient execution of tasks

• Candidates should have basic project and time management skills

• Candidates should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Salary range:

The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Required Skills:

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

11/3/2025

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