About the role#
This is a 12-week, full-time internship within the US Medical Affairs Oncology GI team. You will work from our Gaithersburg, Maryland site during the summer of 2027. This position is paid at a rate of $48 per hour.
What you'll do#
- Analyze medical insights from various sources to help shape medical strategy and tactics.
- Create scientific materials for external audiences to support medical education.
- Research internal technologies to improve how the team functions and delivers impact.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD or PharmD program focused on life sciences or pharmaceutical sciences.
- Expected graduation date after August 2027.
- A strong scientific background.
- Analytical and presentation skills.
- Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and design.
- US work authorization at the time of application.
- Prior experience in oncology research is a plus.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Gaithersburg, MD.
- You must be able to report onsite 3 days per week.
- This is a hybrid, full-time internship.
- We do not offer relocation assistance or visa sponsorship for this role.
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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