Job Description
University Intern – Regulatory Affairs
Are you ready to put your knowledge into practice, learn, and contribute to making an impact on the health of millions of people?
If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of a company that is committed to innovation, experimentation, digital transformation and growth!
The Regulatory Affairs University Intern will have the opportunity to get a close look at the regulatory environment of the pharmaceutical industry and support various activities and initiatives of the Regulatory Affairs area in Colombia.
This experience will allow you to develop a comprehensive view of regulatory processes and take part in initiatives aimed at increasing operational efficiency, strengthening knowledge management and exploring innovative solutions through Artificial Intelligence, automation and digitalization of processes.
These are some of the duties you will perform as a Regulatory Affairs intern:
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Provide support to the Regulatory Affairs team in various activities, projects and initiatives of the area.
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Support the organization, updating and management of regulatory information and documentation.
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Monitor procedures, commitments, deliverables and indicators related to regulatory processes.
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Support the preparation and organization of documentation associated with regulatory submissions and responses to requests from health authorities.
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Conduct searches and analysis of information to support regulatory intelligence activities.
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Support the construction and updating of databases, reports, indicators and presentations to facilitate monitoring and decision-making in the area.
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Identify opportunities for efficiency, simplification, automation and digitalization of regulatory processes.
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Explore and support the development of solutions using Artificial Intelligence and digital tools that facilitate information analysis, document management and other activities of the area.
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Use Microsoft 365 tools to facilitate collaboration, information management and process optimization.
We are looking for all your enthusiasm, curiosity and motivation to learn!
You will have the opportunity to propose new ideas, explore the potential of Artificial Intelligence and digital tools, and identify different ways of doing things to turn ideas into real improvements for our regulatory processes.
What you should keep in mind to apply:
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Have the endorsement of your university to complete your university internship.
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Be a Pharmaceutical Chemistry student, preferably. We are also open to students of Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or other related degrees.
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Have an interest in the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory processes.
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Have knowledge, academic experience or affinity with Artificial Intelligence tools, automation and digital solutions.
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Interest in process optimization and improvement, with the ability to identify opportunities for efficiency, simplification and digitalization.
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Have analytical skills and the ability to organize and manage information in a structured way.
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Good command of Microsoft 365, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
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Intermediate English level, enabling you to work with technical documentation and information.
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Ability to work collaboratively, in an organized way and with a focus on results.
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Have curiosity, initiative, innovative thinking and willingness to learn.
We want to encourage you to contribute your restless thinking, your digital skills and new ideas so that together we keep Inventing for life, while we accompany you in this important step toward the start of your professional career!
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
Required Skills:
Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Detail-Oriented, Event Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Project Management, Python (Programming Language), Software Proficiency, Vendor Relationship Management
Preferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
na
Job Posting End Date:
11/20/2026
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