About the role#
Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, is seeking a Medical Writing Intern to join the team in Boston. This is a full-time, paid internship based in our Boston-Seaport office. You will support the medical writing organization by contributing to clinical-regulatory documentation and participating in AI-based initiatives to improve workflow efficiency.
What you'll do#
- Co-author clinical-regulatory documents while meeting specific regulatory, technical, and quality standards.
- Interpret complex clinical data and condense information into clear, accurate messages.
- Apply established processes and best practices to document development.
- Contribute to AI-based initiatives focused on the automation of content and tasks.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a PhD or a non-MBA Master’s Degree in Public Health, Pharmaceutical Science, Regulatory Science, or Biological Science.
- An anticipated graduation date after August 2027.
- US Work Authorization at the time of application. Please note that this role does not provide sponsorship or OPT support.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word functions.
- Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills.
- Scientific or technical understanding combined with critical-thinking and analytical abilities.
- Experience with electronic document management systems or AI-assisted drafting tools is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston-Seaport, Massachusetts.
- Work Modality: Hybrid, with a requirement to be on-site 3 days per week.
- Employment Type: Full time.
- Compensation: $41 - $48 per hour.
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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