Internship - Clinical Safety (Cardiology) / Hybrid - Heredia

About the Position

The Internship Program is designed for advanced-level university students seeking hands-on experience and skill development in their field of study, along with the opportunity to gain exposure to a leading company in the medical devices industry.

This internship provides the opportunity to support real-world Clinical Safety operations, contributing to documentation, coordination, and quality processes that help ensure patient safety in clinical studies. Interns will participate in a collaborative and dynamic environment, applying academic knowledge through meaningful and impactful activities.

Assigned Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support to Clinical Safety operations.

• Assist with document preparation, redaction, and uploading to internal systems and repositories.

• Support quality review activities related to clinical safety processes.

• Document discussions and follow up on action items from safety review and event coding meetings.

• Track and manage site queries and support timely follow-up.

• Assist with committee contract tracking and confirmation of service payments.

• Support routine study deliverables and provide backup assistance for assigned studies as needed.

Requirements

• Active university enrollment in a Bachelor’s (or higher) degree program (mandatory).

• Currently pursuing a degree in Nursing or a related Health Sciences field (academic degree, not technical programs).

• Strong interest in clinical research, patient safety, or healthcare-related processes.

• Advanced English proficiency (conversational level required) – interviews will be conducted in English.

• Availability to complete 30–32 internship hours per week within administrative hours:

  • Monday to Thursday: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

• Ability to attend at least 3 days on-site per week at America Free Zone, Heredia.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Interest in participating in a regulated, documentation-driven environment.

• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Monthly financial stipend.

• Meal allowance (food subsidy).

• Transportation service available within the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM) and Occidente.

• Hands-on learning experience within a global medical devices company.

• Opportunity to develop professional and technical skills in Clinical Safety.

• Hybrid model with flexibility to support academic commitments.

• Possibility of internship extension based on performance and business needs.