Quality Compliance Intern
Somerset, NJ, US, 08873
Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) develops, manufactures, and markets a complete, solutions-based portfolio of high-quality medical devices used in a broad range of applications for numerous areas of the healthcare industry. TMC places a premium on providing customers with world-class products, training and education programs that drive clear economic value, better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life for patients. TMC is part of Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation; one of the world’s leading medical device manufacturers with $6+ billion in sales, 30,000+ employees worldwide and operations in more than 160 nations. Terumo Medical Corporation is comprised of two strategic business divisions: Terumo Interventional Systems and Terumo Medical Products.
We believe that the future is bright for everyone at Terumo. We work with the future in mind to generate lasting change, create a bigger impact and produce greater outcomes for today, and for decades to come.
At Terumo we believe in the power of personal growth and will encourage you to get in the driver's seat - progressing in the direction you want to go by deepening your skills throughout your career. We want you to be bold, think outside the box, experiment, innovate and deliver what's next for quality healthcare. You will be part of a collaborative, respectful and resilient team of associates and leaders around the world, working together as partners to achieve more than you thought possible, providing real-world, impactful solutions for patients.
Join us and help shape wherever we go next!
Advancing healthcare with heart
Job Summary
The Quality Compliance Intern will support the Quality Compliance team with the Materials of Concern (MOC) process. The intern will play a key role in engaging directly with suppliers to obtain compliance declarations, improve response rates, and strengthen supplier understanding of TMC’s expectations. This position offers hands-on experience in regulatory compliance within the medical device industry while contributing to meaningful improvements with obtaining compliance evidence for critical regulatory requirements such as EU MDR, EU REACH, and California Proposition 65.
Job Details/Responsibilities
- Partner with Strategic Procurement and EH&S to identify supplier contacts.
- Work directly with suppliers to secure compliance declarations.
- Develop a follow-up and escalation strategy for non-responsive suppliers.
- Track and report progress on requests and submissions
- Support Quality Compliance with MOC Review Committee meetings and correspondences.
- Document compliance evidence and support reporting activities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for supplier engagement and follow-ups.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build professional relationships and collaborate effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
- Organizational Skills: Detail-oriented with strong tracking, documentation, and follow-up abilities.
- Regulatory Awareness: Interest in or basic knowledge of regulatory compliance in the medical device industry.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) for data tracking and reporting.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to identify barriers to supplier responsiveness and propose practical solutions.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates accountability, reliability, and eagerness to learn in a regulated industry setting
Qualifications/ Background Experiences
- Current undergraduate pursuing a degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Environmental Studies, Regulatory Affairs, or related field.
It is Terumo’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.
Final compensation packages may be higher or lower than what is listed, and will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, internal equity, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand. We provide competitive and comprehensive benefit options which include: annual bonus, paid vacation, paid holidays, health, dental and vision benefits, 401(k), with matching contributions, tax advantage savings accounts, legal plan, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, voluntary long-term disability, short term disability, critical illness and accident insurance, parental leave, personal leave, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, and an employee assistance program. Pay: $17.50 hourly
Nearest Major Market: New Jersey