About the role#
This is a 12-week internship based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, running from May 24, 2027, to August 13, 2027. You will join the US Medical Affairs team to support breast cancer strategy development and execution. This position is full-time and paid at an hourly rate between $32.50 and $48.
What you'll do#
- Learn how the team builds and implements medical strategy for breast cancer treatments.
- Review content and participate in meetings with global, commercial, and therapeutic teams.
- Help the team finish projects on time.
- Analyze results from tactical execution and development programs to help refine future strategy.
What you'll need#
- You are a rising senior, graduate student, or PharmD student.
- Your field of study is Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, or a related area.
- You have an expected graduation date after August 2027.
- You possess a basic understanding of how to interpret clinical data.
- You have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working on cross-functional projects.
- You are interested in public speaking and presentation design.
- Formal research experience or literature review experience is a plus.
- You have US work authorization at the time of application.
Location & details#
- This role is hybrid and requires you to be onsite in Gaithersburg, MD, 3 days per week.
- We do not provide relocation assistance for this role.
- We do not provide sponsorship or CPT support.
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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