Internship | Regulatory Analysis Innovative Women's Health Technology

Position: Internship | Regulatory Analysis for an Innovative Women's Health Technology
# Internship | Regulatory Analysis for an Innovative Women's Health Technology Make your mark on our time? Become an intern at TNO!

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** About this position
** The VIMtima consortium is looking for an enthusiastic intern to perform a literature review and landscape analysis on the regulatory requirements and market positioning of the VIMtima-chip. You will work at the cutting edge of science innovation, regulation, and market adoption and obtain valuable insights into the development and implementation of emerging organ-on-chip  June 2026, the VIMtima project was launched.

A 3-year collaborative initiative between leading research organisations, hospitals, technology developers, and women's health companies focused on developing a new laboratory model: “The Vaginal Intimate Microenvironment host-microbe interaction Organ-on-Chip” (VIMtima). The VIMtima-chip is an innovative vaginal organ-on-chip platform that enables realistic and human-relevant research into vaginal health and host-microbe interactions.
** What will be your role?
** You will investigate:
• Regulatory pathways for organ-on-chip technologies  
• Relevant standards and guidelines for technology validation and acceptance  
• Potential application areas, stakeholders, and market opportunities for the VIMtima-chip

You will generate:
• A consolidated report outlining regulatory requirements and market positioning of the VIMtima-chip.

• This report will serve as the foundation for a strategic roadmap towards scale-up, regulatory acceptance, and future implementation of the technology.
** What we expect from you
** For this internship, we are looking for a student with:
• A background in biomedical sciences, health sciences, regulatory affairs, or a related field.  
• A strong interest in women’s health and regulatory affairs.  
• Experienced in literature review and scientific writing (English), with opportunities to further develop scientific writing and publication skills.  
• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.  
• Interested in predominantly remote working, with flexibility to work from home for the majority of the week.  
• In possession of a personal laptop for remote work and day-to-day project activities.  
• Having availability in October, November and/or December 2026.  
• The time and length of the internship can be adapted to the needs of the students university requirements.
** What you'll get in return
** An internship at TNO means working in an environment where substance and impact are central. You will become part of a knowledge organisation where research and practice come together, and where experts collaborate on solutions to current societal and technological challenges.

Your internship is a period in which you can discover what suits you, where your strengths lie and what you would like to learn next. You are part of a professional working environment, gain insight into how things work in practice, and have the opportunity to build experience that goes beyond this internship alone. For many students, an internship is therefore also a first step in discovering whether TNO could be a potential next step after  addition, we offer you:
* A professional and innovative internship environment in which you actively contribute to societal and technological challenges, working alongside leading experts in your field.
* Personal and dedicated supervision, with focus on your learning objectives, development and study assignment.
* Room to develop: you gain relevant work experience, develop both your subject‐specific and professional skills, and build a valuable network.
* Use of a laptop and the facilities you need to perform your work effectively.
* A monthly internship allowance of € 615 for a…