Regulatory Affairs Intern

Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer.

At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day — helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer — helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world.

Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makes treatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

Job Description

Company Statement:

Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer.

At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day — helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer — helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world.

Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makes treatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

• SUMMARY: 

The Regulatory Affairs Intern will support the Global Regulatory Affairs organization by driving process improvements, automation, and data-enabled insights across regulatory operations. This role is project-focused and well-suited for a student with an interest in engineering, data science, public policy, or law who wants exposure to how global medical device regulations are operationalized at scale.

The intern will work closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Engineering, Clinical Affairs, and IT partners to streamline global regulatory processes, develop AI-enabled tools, and improve the scalability and consistency of regulatory deliverables across more than 80 countries.

• REPORTING TO/DEPARTMENT: 

Reports to a Regulatory Affairs leader within the Regulatory Affairs Organization

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

With guidance from a Regulatory Affairs mentor, the intern will support global regulatory operations through a focused set of process improvement and AI-enabled initiatives, including:

• Consolidating and structuring global regulatory requirements related to business entity registrations, device certifications, and distribution models (e.g., manufacturer, importer, distributor), and developing scalable tracking, maintenance, and renewal processes.
• Supporting global regulatory change management by translating engineering change impact assessments into structured regulatory actions and country-specific filing requirements across 80+ markets, leveraging existing and emerging AI tools.
• Streamlining and automating regulatory processes across the medical device lifecycle, including Risk Management, Clinical Affairs, and Regulatory reporting, by converting routine regulatory intelligence into repeatable, data-driven workflows.
• Defining standardized data inputs, process flows, and documentation that enable automation, improve consistency, and reduce manual effort across global regulatory activities.
• Partnering cross-functionally with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Engineering, Clinical Affairs, and IT to understand process dependencies, document current- and future-state workflows, and support change management and adoption through clear documentation and training-ready materials.

• CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Personal Excellence
  • Effective in communication, demonstrates professionalism at all times, and has an accurate picture of self
• Strengthening the Team
  • Demonstrates high performance standards and effectively collaborates with the team, demonstrates a sense of ownership over assigned deliverables, and shows a high degree of motivation toward achieving individual and team goals
• Drive for Results
  • Applies financial discipline and a good business sense, supports change, and makes high quality and timely decisions

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred or Desired:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Data Science, Public Policy/Government, Regulatory Affairs, or Law (including 1L students).
• Interest in medical device regulation, healthcare policy, or regulated product development.
• Exposure to process improvement, data analysis, automation, or AI-enabled tools through coursework, projects, or prior experience.
• Familiarity with documentation, structured data, or workflow tools (e.g., Excel, databases, low-code tools, or similar).

Required:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with guidance and manage scoped project work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email).

• WORKING CONDITIONS
• Indoor Environment: The position takes place indoors, providing a comfortable and climate-controlled workspace
• Sedentary Work: This role involves extended periods of sitting and working at a desk, requiring good ergonomic practices
• Computer Usage: Proficiency with computers, including software applications and communication tools, is essential for tasks and collaboration
• Minimal Physical Strain: While physical demands are generally low, occasional light lifting and moving of objects might be required
• Structured Schedule: This position usually follows regular business hours, promoting a consistent and predictable work routine

To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top — and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin – including individuals with disabilities and veterans.