Summer 2027 Internship - RA/QA - Regulatory Affairs

Regulatory Jobs; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

11 paid holidays

Housing stipend or corporate housing

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is seeking a Regulatory Affairs intern to gain exposure to global regulatory strategy and compliance while working cross-functionally with R&D, Supplier Quality, Marketing, and Clinical Affairs.

You will contribute to projects ensuring products meet regulatory requirements and reach patients safely and effectively, including regulatory submissions and post-market reporting with a strong emphasis on teamwork and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field and must stay enrolled.
• 3.0 GPA or above at time of hire.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong written and verbal communication with collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform regulatory intelligence activities to monitor changes in global regulations and support strategy updates.
• Assist with preparing regulatory submissions to register products internationally.
• Shadow RA Specialists during new product development meetings to gain insight into collaborative design and development.
• Support post-market regulatory reporting projects to monitor device performance and identify safety or quality issues.
• Contribute to regulatory assessments and change notification strategies to minimize disruption to registrations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite

What You Get Out of the Internship

At Stryker, we believe that developing the next generation of talent is just as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern, you won’t just observe — you’ll contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to leaders who will mentor you, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork that is shaping the future of healthcare. As an intern, you will:

• Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced and growing industry setting
• Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop yourskills
• Network with key/high-level stakeholders and leaders of the business
• Be a part of an innovative team and culture
• Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them in a clear format

Who we want

Challengers.

People who seek out the hard projects and work to find just the right solutions.

Teammates.

Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.

Charismatic networkers.

Relationship-savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts.

Strategic thinkers.

Interns who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed their performance objectives.

Customer-oriented achievers.

Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude who bring value to their partnerships.

Game changers.

Persistent interns who will stop at nothing to live out Stryker’s mission to make healthcare better.

Opportunities Available

As a Regulatory Affairs (RA) intern at Stryker, you will gain exposure to global regulatory strategy and compliance while working cross-functionally with teams such as R&D, Supplier Quality, Marketing, and Clinical Affairs. You will contribute to projects that ensure our products meet regulatory requirements and reach patients safely and effectively:

• Perform regulatory intelligence activities to monitor changes in global regulations and support strategy updates
• Assist with preparing regulatory submissions to register products internationally
• Shadow RA Specialists during new product development meetings to gain insight into the collaborative design and development process
• Support post-market regulatory reporting projects that help monitor device performance and identify potential safety or quality issues
• Contribute to the development of regulatory assessments and change notification strategies to minimize disruption to product registrations or approvals

Majors Targeted: Scientific or technical disciplines preferred (e.g., Biomedical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or related fields)

$20 min hourly wage – $35 max hourly wage, sign-on bonus, 11 paid holidays annually, and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend, dependent upon hiring location

What You Need

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field; must remain enrolled in a degree‑seeking program after the internship.
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (verified at time of hire)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate and build relationships
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.

Travel Percentage: NoneStryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.