About the role#
As a Marketing Intern at Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, you will support pharmaceutical marketing initiatives across our rare disease franchises. You will gain hands-on experience in how therapies reach patients and healthcare providers. You will work with cross-functional teams, external stakeholders, and agency partners to contribute to business priorities.
What you'll do#
- Support marketing activities by collaborating with Medical, Sales, Market Access, Diagnostics, and other business functions.
- Assist with marketing planning, customer and market insights, project coordination, and performance tracking.
- Develop customer-facing and internal materials, including presentations, digital content, and training resources.
- Coordinate participation in national and regional medical conferences.
- Support digital and omnichannel marketing initiatives, such as website updates and email communications.
- Assist with sales meetings, workshops, and internal engagement activities.
- Manage marketing assets and support the Veeva Medical, Legal, and Regulatory review process.
- Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and agency communications.
- Present project updates and insights to internal stakeholders.
- Take ownership of defined workstreams within larger projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary institution with a requirement to return to school or complete a co-op placement to graduate.
- Availability to work full-time for the duration of the internship.
- Previous experience in healthcare, life sciences, business, communications, or marketing is an asset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in French is an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Ability to collaborate, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing needs.
- Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
- An interest in healthcare, biotechnology, and improving outcomes for people living with rare diseases.
Location & details#
- Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: This is a 12-month paid internship running from January 2027 through December 2027.
- Modality: This role follows a hybrid work model with three days per week onsite.
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a public pharmaceutical manufacturing company. It focuses on research, development, and global business operations. The company maintains offices in Cambridge and Sodertalje. It employs over 80,000 people.
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