Regulatory Affairs Co-Op Placement 2027 - Cork

Stryker Corporation; Cork; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentors

Flexible hours

DEI Employee Resource Groups

Real-world projects

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Cork offers a cooperative placement in Quality/Regulatory Affairs where you will contribute to improvement projects and learn how regulation is applied in medical devices. You will work with mentors and leaders to develop regulatory procedures and documentation while supporting the quality system.

Enrolled students gain hands-on experience in EU/US regulatory frameworks and will operate in a dynamic, compliant environment with flexible working hours and a focus on

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at an Irish or Northern Irish university for the duration of the cooperative placement.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; basic PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify a Quality/Regulatory Affairs improvement project with objectives, scope, milestones and evaluation.
• Communicate project updates and present at project review forums.
• Assist in developing regulatory procedures and best practices.
• Assist in preparing technical documentation and submission packages for regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with Quality and Safety systems.
• Demonstrate dependability, punctuality and teamwork as a student in a regulated setting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Verbal & written communication

Team player

Reliability & punctuality

Education

Currently enrolled in Irish/Northern Irish university program (Engineering or Science)

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite

This role will be based in one of our Cork sites. Throughout the placement, you will be an integral part of Stryker’s 2027 Cooperative cohort. This position provides experience of working in a regulated medical device company. You will have the opportunity to develop and apply basic knowledge and understanding of the quality, regulatory and legal frameworks, regulatory requirements, legislation, processes and procedures. Additionally, this opportunity provides good knowledge of EU Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC, EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 and US regulatory requirements across a wide range and classification of products. Through this, it is possible to see how these regulations are implemented in practice in industry.

Tasks and responsibilities may include:

• Together, with your Stryker team leader and college supervisor, identify a Quality/Regulatory Affairs improvement project along with project objectives, scope, success factors, milestones and evaluation
• Communicates project updates and presents at the relevant project review forums
• Assists in the development of regulatory procedures and best practices
• Assists in the preparation of technical documentation and submission packages for regulatory agencies
• Ensures compliance with the Quality and Safety systems
• As a student, effectively adapts to practically working in a workplace by being dependable, punctual, hardworking, organised and a team-player with the ability to take initiative

What you will need:

• Currently completing an Irish or Northern Irish university qualification in Engineering or Science or other related courses
• Honesty and integrity; must comply with the quality system, regulations, and company policies
• Self-motivated, flexible, and hardworking - enjoys working in a dynamic, fast and results orientated environment
• Reliable, dependable, and punctual
• Organised, focused, and capable of multi-tasking
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills as well as basic PC skills
• Is a team player and capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team

To be eligible:

• Enrolled at an Irish or Northern Irish university for the duration of the cooperative placement.
• Available for either 6, 9 or 12 months – exact duration and start date to be discussed with your Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Stryker.

What we can offer:

• Attractive salary & vacation entitlement
• Experience our inclusive, people-first culture. You will be paired with mentors and have access to leaders who support your growth, give constructive feedback, and help build confidence.
• Flexible working hours
• Sports & Social clubs and DE&I Employee Resource Groups
• The opportunity to contribute to real-world projects that make a difference in improving healthcare and patients’ lives.
• In Stryker, you will be given responsibilities that truly matter.

Next steps:

Once you have applied to one of our co-op opportunities, our dedicated University Recruiting Business Partners will take some time to look through your application and ensure you meet the criteria in relation to the specific position. Should all requirements be met, and you are happy to proceed, in September, successful candidates will be invited to a final round business interview with the hiring team. If successful through the final round business interview, you will receive your offer shortly after. Please note, individual recruitment timelines may vary – please keep in contact with your University Recruiting Business Partner and your university placement coordinator for specific timelines and updates.

Salary

Ireland: €30,000 EUR Annual

Travel

Travel Percentage: 0%

Company Overview

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com.

Work Flexibility

• Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location.
• Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based.
• Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category.
• Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.