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Health and sustainability are no longer separate conversations but deeply intertwined. Are you keen to advance the sustainability of our healthcare systems, contribute to our net zero future, and help building a Europe that is attractive for medical technology innovation? MedTech Europe, the European trade association of medical technology industries is currently recruiting an Intern to join its dynamic Sustainability and Environment team. The internship offers the unique opportunity to gather hands-on experience with the EU’s sustainability agenda and the functioning of the main European trade association representing the views of the medical technology industry in Brussels at the crossroads of the green and digital transitions.
Key responsibilities and activities
- Monitor developments of EU sustainability and environmental policies affecting the medical technology sector, as well as upcoming meetings of the EU institutions (e.g., EU and other media websites, case law)
- Prepare summaries of policy documents, study reports or key regulations of relevance, as well as briefings, factsheets, meeting minutes for internal use, such as the Circular Economy, EU waste and product regulations, clean energy or climate and sustainability policy initiatives.
- Support the day-to-day activities of the sustainability team (organising, preparing and following up on meetings, updating members’ areas – extranet, drafting newsletter contents, etc.)
- Assist in analysing EU sustainability and environmental policy developments
- Support the team in developing MedTech Europe policy communications, such as responses to public consultations, own initiative policy and position papers, presentations, briefings or factsheets etc.
The Intern reports to the Director Sustainability and Environment, and together with the team, the successful candidate contributes to making innovative healthcare available to more people while helping healthcare systems move towards a sustainable path.
Required qualifications
- Holds a university degree in Healthcare Economics, Environmental Sciences, European Studies, Law or Political Science, with knowledge of the EU policy framework;
- Has a general understanding of the functioning of the EU Institutions and strong interest in sustainability
- Is fluent in both written and spoken English; any other EU language is an asset;
- Digital savviness and excellent command of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook;
- Eligible to work as a trainee in
Desired skills and capabilities
- Eager to learn and receive feedback; has a proactive mindset;
- A passion for healthcare technology, sustainability and competitiveness;
- Has excellent research and drafting skills;
- Strong analytical thinking, advanced research skills and commitment to excellence;
- Ability to gather and present complex information from multiple sources in a concise and easy-to- understand way while paying attention to detail;
- Energetic and enthusiastic team player with proactive hands-on attitude, empathy and eagerness to further learn and grow;
- Confidence in managing stakeholders in a multicultural
- Strong organisational and time management skills, pays attention to
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 dynamic and supportive team with highly motivated and collaborative colleagues; regular team socials
- Modern offices situated in the heart of the European district of Brussels
- A remunerated internship with benefits:
- Lunch vouchers
- Internet and phone compensation
- Reimbursement of public transportation
- Possibility of hybrid work 2 days/week
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- This internship is only applicable for candidates who hold a diploma and are not linked to any internship with a university.
How to apply
Please send your CV and motivation letter by 30 November 2025 at the latest to hr@medtecheurope.org
You are requested to mention “Intern Sustainability and Environment” in the email subject line and indicating your earliest possible starting date in the cover letter.
Early applications are encouraged as applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis and suitable candidates might be contacted before this deadline. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
About MedTech Europe
MedTech Europe is the European trade association for the medical technology industry including diagnostics, medical devices and digital health. Our members are national, European and multinational companies as well as a network of national medical technology associations that research, develop, manufacture, distribute and supply health-related technologies, services and solutions.