Med Tech Europe is currently looking for an Intern Research & Innovation (R&I). The Intern R&I will report to Sophie Koettlitz, Research &Innovation Manager and work in close collaboration with:

• Internally: Research & Innovation Manager, Communications Manager and Senior Adviser Value & Innovation-based Access
• Externally: Other life sciences industry associations operating in Brussels (EFPIA, COCIR, Europa Bio) ; European Commission (especially the DG RTD) ; IHI Office

The Intern will contribute to the activities of the Med Tech Europe Research and Innovation team to support the execution of Med Tech Europe’s R&I strategy. The intern will also support on an ad-hoc basis the activities required for the Procurement group as well as the secretariat of the Value-Based Procurement Community of Practice (e.g. online sessions, conference, meetings, website, distribution lists,…).
Responsibilities

• Monitoring Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) and other EU R&I funding programmes and
  • Identify relevant EU R&I programmes/partnerships/missions suitable for medical technology companies.
  • Monitor open calls/tenders in these initiatives.
  • Identify the participation of Med Tech Europe members in these EU programmes/partnerships/missions; maintain an updated list of Med Tech Europe members participating in these programmes.
  • Maintain (internal) forward looking calendar of events for forthcoming IHI calls/tenders and call/tender-related events
• Identifying and maintain updated list of successful consultancies in IHI and Horizon Europe proposal writing and project management
• Identifying potential organisations of interest to connect to (whether as members, or partners in research)
• Identifying events that may be of interest to the Med Tech Europe R&I team, R&I Committee members, etc.; maintaining a forward-looking calendar of events
• Attending and supporting meetings with Med Tech Europe members (e.g. R&I committee, Procurement WG, …), the European Commission, the IHI Office, and other life sciences industry associations operating in Brussels
• Producing communications tools and communication materials in collaboration with Med Tech Europe’s Communications team
• Writing articles for the internal and external newsletters
• Organising internal meetings with members (in-person and remote) and external events (in-person and remote)
• Taking minutes of some internal and external meetings
• Updating the IHI and R&I sections on Med Tech Europe website and intranet

Must-haves

• Bachelor or higher-level education in social/political/economic sciences, European Affairs with an interest in science/technology
• Fluency in both oral and written English
• Analytical mindset, ability to carry out research and present results effectively both in written and orally
• Reactiveness, ability to work independently and take initiatives
• Eye for detail, stress resistance, and a positive attitude
• Competences in standard Windows, MS Office applications and Share Point
• Interest in medical technologies/healthcare and Research & Innovation
• Is eligible to work as a trainee in Belgium

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with the EU R&I landscape, especially the Horizon Europe programme
• Previous work experience in EU-related organisations
• Experience with policy monitoring and briefing skills
• Knowledge of another EU language

What we offer

• A one-year full time contract under the Belgian Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle (CIP)
• A valuable experience in a well-known trade association in Brussels
• A remunerated internship with benefits:
  • Lunch vouchers
  • Internet and phone compensation
  • Reimbursement of public transportation
  • Possibility of hybrid work
• This internship is only applicable for candidates who hold a diploma and are not linked to any internship with a university.

How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to send their CV and a cover letter to Sophie Koettlitz at [email protected] with the subject Application R&I intern – your name.
Application deadline: 29/12/2024. Please note that suitable candidates might be contacted before this deadline, so early application is recommended.
Starting date: as soon as possible