Summer 2027 Internship - Regulatory Affairs - California

What You Get Out of the Internship​​ 

At Stryker, we believe that developing the next generation of talent is just as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern, you won’t just observe — you’ll contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to leaders who will mentor you, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork that is shaping the future of healthcare. As an intern, you will: ​ ​ 

• Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced and growing industry setting​ 

• Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills​ 

• Network with key/high-level stakeholders and leaders of the business​ 

• Be a part of an innovative team and culture​ 

• Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them in a clear format 

Who we want​​ 

Challengers. People who seek out the hard projects and work to find just the right solutions.​ 

Teammates. Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.​ 

Charismatic networkers. Relationship-savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts.​ 

Strategic thinkers. Interns who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed their performance objectives.​ 

Customer-oriented achievers. Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude who bring value to their partnerships.​ 

Game changers. Persistent interns who will stop at nothing to live out Stryker’s mission to make healthcare better.  

Opportunities Available​ 

​As a Regulatory Affairs (RA) intern at Stryker, you will gain exposure to global regulatory strategy and compliance while working cross-functionally with teams such as R&D, Supplier Quality, Marketing, and Clinical Affairs. You will contribute to projects that ensure our products meet regulatory requirements and reach patients safely and effectively:​ ​ 

• ​Perform regulatory intelligence activities to monitor changes in global regulations and support strategy updates 

• Assist with preparing regulatory submissions to register products internationally 

• Shadow RA Specialists during new product development meetings to gain insight into the collaborative design and development process 

• Support post-market regulatory reporting projects that help monitor device performance and identify potential safety or quality issues 

• Contribute to the development of regulatory assessments and change notification strategies to minimize disruption to product registrations or approvals 

Majors Targeted: Scientific or technical disciplines preferred (e.g., Biomedical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or related fields) 

What You Need​​ 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field; must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the internship.​ 

• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (verified at time of hire) 

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship now or in the future.​ 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate and build relationships 

• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.