Spain Internship Program - Clinical Operations Intern

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Spain Internship Program - Clinical Operations Intern - Records Management (6 months)

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our Internship Program is designed to help early-career professionals contribute to solutions that transform patient lives. We believe in investing in the future of our talented people across the globe, including early career professionals seeking to explore and establish themselves within the medical device industry. This is a 6-month internship where you will train with passionate team members who are making a meaningful impact at Edwards. Based on your performance and business needs, you may have the opportunity to continue your career with us after the program.

Location: Valencia, Spain
Duration: 6 months internship, 30-40 hours/week
Recruitment process: May-August
Start Date: 1st of October 2026
Please apply in English!

About the Internship
Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient's life. We generate extensive clinical evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of our innovations and how our products transform patients' lives. As part of our Clinical Operations team, you'll hone your scientific curiosity and passion for evaluating data to increase access to pioneering technologies for patients in need. In close partnership with principal investigators, dedicated medical professionals, patient advocacy groups, and regulatory authorities, you will explore the evidence needed to optimize patient outcomes.

We are looking for a university student to join a 6-month internship project where the person in this role will learn about Edwards clinical study documentation and how it provides a valid source of traceability and accountability data for regulatory submissions in a hands-on learning experience, combining real project work with continuous mentoring, technical training, and exposure to clinical studies.

Key Responsibilities - What you will learn and do
* Assist in the review of clinical study documentation (e.g., EFS, pivotal studies) to support accuracy, completeness, and adherence to Good Documentation Practices (GDP), under guidance from the team.
* Support quality control activities by performing basic document checks and identifying inconsistencies or missing information, escalating as needed.
* Help organize, upload, and maintain clinical trial documents within eTMF and/or CTMS systems, ensuring alignment with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
* Contribute to maintaining inspection-ready files by ensuring documents are appropriately filed, version-controlled, and traceable.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Clinical Operations, Study Teams, Compliance) to gain exposure to end-to-end clinical trial processes.

What you'll need:
We are looking for a technically oriented student with curiosity, initiative, and creativity, eager to learn how clinical studies are conducted in the real world.
* Currently enrolled in a university degree enabling curricular or extracurricular internships.
* Technical background, preferably in Pharmacy or Biomedical Engineering.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with different document types.
* Good organizational skills and ability to manage repetitive tasks in a structured manner.
* Strong written communication skills in English.
* Basic understanding of ERP systems and Good Documentation Practices.
* Interest in clinical trials, Artificial Intelligence, systems integrity, regulatory, and process improvement.
* Structured, methodical, and reliable working style.
* Ability to collaborate with cross-functional and international teams.

What We Offer
* Hands-on experience on clinical studies lifecycle and how to ensure a compliant body of evidence in accordance with regulatory requirements.
* Project mentoring and supervision, with continuous technical and professional guidance.
* Real experience in a global medical technology company.
* Potential professional continuity after the internship.

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in Spain?
As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic, and friendly work environment.
We are currently expanding our presence in Spain by building a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Moncada, Valencia. Once operational, the plant will support the production of Edwards' surgical and transcatheter heart valve replacement technologies and will become part of our global manufacturing network, enabling us to reach even more patients worldwide.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities, and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (such as the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation, sustainability initiatives, and more).

Edwards Lifesciences in Spain offers the following benefits
* Competitive compensation and benefits package
* Flexible working hours
* Meal vouchers  
* Comprehensive Wellness Program, including gym membership, reimbursement, fresh fruit in the office, yoga lessons, subsidized massages, mindfulness sessions, educational events, charity activities and much more.

We look forward to your application, please upload your CV in English, thank you