University Collaboration

Simplimedica have been recruiting students for internships since 2015 with the following universities:

Very often industry will not give students a break as they have no experience. We understand the need for supporting undergraduates and Phd students to complement their studies with real-world experience. The programme we provide gives them actual working tasks, which they will face after graduation with occasional client-facing opportunities, these tasks will prepare them for full-time employment including:

Validation
Risk management
Regulatory work
QMS implementation
Understanding the CE marking process as well as US FDA and other requirements

STUDENT INTERNSHIPS

From time to time we have university placements. These are often more than just summer placements. This is a way of Simplimedica putting back into the Engineering community to nurture future talent.

The program is hands-on, learning on the job and the remuneration is equally competitive. This also provides mentorship to students who don’t have much or any industry experience and is a great platform to prepare them for the real world.

Due to the demanding nature of a consultancy, we are unable to take on 1st or 2nd year students. We are specifically keen to recruit final year, Masters or Ph.D. students who can take on some part-time work alongside their studies or research.

The program is flexible and allows them to work from their own virtual office, all they need is a computer, a good internet connection, and a smartphone!

Our students will also occasionally get to travel, support exhibitions and interact with other medical device professionals. We have enabled students to then gain permanent employment, occasionally with clients of ours who need their own junior QARA professionals. This is our way of giving back to the community of medical devices!

For further information please contact adnan@simplimedica.com

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

I worked for Adnan at Simplimedica for over two years, gaining a lot of insight and exposure into the medical devices sector and the requirements from a quality and regulatory perspective. I was able to work on many projects which involved helping a wide range of medical device companies with ISO 13485 quality management, ISO 14971 risk management, IEC 62304 medical software requirements, and MDR regulatory compliance. Adnan is a great mentor and an excellent person to work with, providing the right balance between independence to work and develop by learning on the job, and providing support when it is needed and opportunities to attend events such as the annual MedTech Expo among others. Aside from the medical device knowledge, the experience allowed me to improve on many other transferable skills and I would highly recommend anyone looking to start out in the medical devices field to give it a try as it helped me greatly in taking the next step in my career.

Massimo Basso

QA/RA assistant

My time at Simplimedica has been a very rewarding experience. This unique opportunity gave me an insight into the medical device industry and helped me decide my career path. I became familiar with international standards, such as ISO 13485, while developing my skills in technical writing and risk management activities. Adnan is a also great mentor who continuously encouraged me and gave me opportunities to attend events such as the Med Tech Innovation Expo in Coventry and the Medilink Pitching event. Choosing to work with Simplimedica has certainly been one of my best decisions!

Shyama Ramjagsingh

QA/RA assistant

Working at Simplimedica has been one of my best employment experiences. During my time there, I had the opportunity of gaining experience in validation and verification, risk management, design development and control plans, failure analysis, and occurrence analysis. I also gained valuable insight into medical device regulation, regulatory bodies, and relevant international standards. Adnan was a fantastic mentor, providing support and encouragement, which made working part-time and studying simultaneously more than manageable. Working at Simplimedica ultimately helped me choose my career path!

Gabriela Noé

QA/RA Assistant

I worked for Adnan for just over a year alongside my Ph.D. Having undertaken my undergraduate study in medical engineering, it was an excellent opportunity to experience a different side of medical devices. The work was rewarding, requiring learning on the go, with exposure to various projects and companies from surgical robotics to virtual reality systems. Adnan’s approach of balancing constructive support while enabling independent work allows you to hone your skills and build confidence in your work while providing opportunities to take on responsibilities such as leading projects and working directly with clients. My understanding of the regulatory process gained while at Simplimedica will undoubtedly be invaluable both in my future academic or industry-based career and I can highly recommend the opportunity to work at Simplimedica.

Rory Turnbull

QA/RA assistant

Working at Simplimedica provided me with opportunities to gain insight into the quality and regulatory industry. I had the chance to work with diverse clients who were looking to enter the market under various regulatory scopes, including FDA, EU, and UK MDR. This experience provided me with real-life industry applications, enhancing my learning during my degree. Additionally, attending the Medtech expo proved to be an excellent networking experience and a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry professionals. Throughout this journey, I have been fortunate to have Adnan as my mentor, who has been incredibly supportive and provided guidance in both the QARA field and my academic work. I believe the experience of working at Simplimedica will provide a fantastic foundation for my future career.

Haalah Islam

QA/RA Assistant

I joined the Simplimedica team in the final year of my degree. Having the opportunity to gain industry experience, build my knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality assurance has been extremely beneficial. I have been able to work on a variety of projects, including QMS, validation, device classification and much more, providing me with a better understanding of the regulatory landscape. Having the knowledge basis of medical device development from a QARA perspective, has been invaluable. I also had the opportunity to attend the Med-Tech Innovation Expo, which was an excellent experience, great for networking and also tested my own knowledge learnt during my time at Simplimedica.

Adnan has been a supportive and kind mentor. He has been mindful throughout and taken an understanding approach when flexibility has been required for deadlines at university. I am extremely grateful for the experience, and I encourage anyone thinking about it … to go for it! It will provide you with great insight, ready for industry!

Sorcha Frost

QA/RA Assistant

I joined Simplimedica at the beginning of my PhD, and after three years here, I can confidently say that it was the best decision I’ve ever made. My time at Simplimedica has provided me with invaluable practical experience in the medical device industry. Working with a diverse range of clients has allowed me to develop my skills in various quality and regulatory areas, with a particular focus on Validation and Verification, Quality Management Systems, and Risk Management. Additionally, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to projects aimed at supporting our clients in their transition to the EU MDR and IVDR.

Beyond enhancing my expertise in QARA, this experience has also been instrumental in improving and developing a wide range of transferable skills. One of the key factors in my growth has been the exceptional mentorship provided by Adnan, who has been an excellent guide throughout my journey at Simplimedica. Adnan has consistently offered unwavering support while encouraging me to work independently and providing opportunities for me to take the lead on projects.

Working at Simplimedica has opened up new career paths for me beyond the confines of academia. If you are considering starting a career in the medical device industry, I highly recommend joining Simplimedica. The practical experience, diverse client base, and supportive mentorship make it an ideal environment to grow both professionally and personally.

Izat Fatima

QA/RA Project Assistant