About the role#
As a Regulatory Affairs Intern, you will support regulatory, product development, and project coordination activities. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to gain experience in medical device regulations, technical documentation, and scientific communications. This role is intended for individuals interested in regulatory affairs, clinical research, or biomedical innovation.
What you'll do#
- Research regulations, guidance documents, and standards for investigational use and market entry.
- Conduct literature reviews and background research to support regulatory planning and submissions.
- Maintain regulatory compliance trackers and organize submission files, correspondence, and records.
- Assist in compiling regulatory submissions, amendments, and responses.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and clinical teams to gather information for regulatory activities.
- Work with Systems Engineering to organize technical documentation like device descriptions and performance evidence.
- Support design control, risk management, and change control processes by tracking documentation and decisions.
- Draft and update SOPs, work instructions, and templates.
- Maintain project timelines, milestones, and action logs.
- Prepare meeting notes and track action items to completion.
- Support the preparation of scientific papers, abstracts, posters, and conference presentations.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or recent graduation from a Bachelor's or Master's program in Health Sciences, Life Sciences, or Biomedical Engineering, or a Regulatory Affairs Certificate or Diploma program.
- An interest in clinical research, medical devices, or healthcare innovation.
- Strong technical writing, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Detail-oriented approach and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Willingness to learn new software and tools.
- Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
- Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Location & details#
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta (remote work may be considered).
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site, Remote, or Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About PulseMedica
PulseMedica is a medical device company based in Edmonton, Alberta. Founded in 2018, the firm develops 3D imaging and laser targeting systems for retinal surgery. It focuses on treatments for retinal diseases like glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration. The company currently employs 48 people.
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