Regulatory Affairs Intern | Costa Rica

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

About the role

As a Regulatory Affairs Intern, you will support the Regulatory Affairs team with regulatory activities across Central America, gaining hands-on experience in medical device regulations and regulatory processes. You will assist with documentation, regulatory projects and activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support Regulatory Affairs Specialists in regulatory submissions, renewals, amendments, and other lifecycle management activities for medical devices across Central America.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing, organizing, and maintaining regulatory documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with local regulations.
• Maintain regulatory information and documentation within internal databases and information management systems.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs team members and cross-functional partners on regulatory projects across the LATAM region.
• Support data analysis and automation initiatives to improve regulatory processes and operational efficiency.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and continuous learning activities to build knowledge of regulatory affairs and medical device regulations.
• Perform other regulatory support activities as assigned while maintaining attention to detail and compliance standards.

Work schedule: Hybrid position based in Escazú, Costa Rica.

Required qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, or another health-related field.
• Advanced English proficiency (minimum B2 level), both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Interest in Regulatory Affairs and medical device regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Availability to work in a hybrid environment in Escazú, Costa Rica.

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of Regulatory Affairs principles or medical device regulations.
• Experience or coursework related to regulatory, quality, healthcare, or life sciences.
• Knowledge of data automation, data analysis, or process improvement tools.
• Familiarity with databases or document management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and solve problems.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Eagerness to learn, adaptability, and strong initiative.

Requisition ID: 633699

Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.