About the role#
This 12-month internship provides exposure to national medical education strategy, healthcare compliance, and cross-functional pharmaceutical operations. You will work within the Oncology and Respiratory portfolios, supporting the planning, execution, and evaluation of educational initiatives. This role is a development opportunity for those interested in Medical Affairs, Medical Education, Marketing, or Commercial healthcare careers. You will report to the Director, Centre of Excellence - Medical Education.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the planning and execution of national medical education programs, including webinars and visiting speaker programs.
- Support the creation and maintenance of program toolkits, speaker briefing materials, and field-facing resources.
- Facilitate the review and approval process across functions like Medical Affairs, Marketing, and Legal.
- Ensure all educational activities align with Health Canada regulations and internal policies.
- Collect and analyze program metrics, participant feedback, and educational insights.
- Document key decisions from medical education meetings.
- Identify opportunities to improve internal processes, templates, and standard operating procedures.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's, Master's, or professional program in Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, or Business with a healthcare focus.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Ability to work in a collaborative and matrixed environment.
- Interest in adult learning principles and pharmaceutical industry operations.
- Previous experience in an internship, research, or project coordination is preferred.
- Experience with data analysis or event coordination is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Annual base salary ranges from 42,908.00 to 56,316.75 CAD.
- Term: Rolling.
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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