Regulatory Affairs Co-Op Placement 2027 - Cork

Stryker; Limerick; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Flexible hours

Clubs & ERGs

Vacation entitlement

Job summary

Stryker in Cork offers a cooperative placement in Quality/Regulatory Affairs within a regulated medical device environment. You will gain exposure to EU MDR, US regulatory requirements, and develop skills in regulatory procedures and documentation under mentorship.

You will contribute to real-world healthcare improvements while working with a multi-disciplinary team and leaders who support your growth.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at Irish or Northern Irish university for cooperative placement.
• Available for 6, 9 or 12 months; start date to be discussed.
• Pursuing an Engineering or Science related qualification.
• Honesty, integrity and compliance with quality systems and policies.

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.
• As a student, be dependable, punctual, hardworking and a team-player with initiative.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team player

Multi-tasking

Education

Engineering or Science related degree

Job description

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.

Ireland: €30,000 EUR Annual

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.