About the role#
This internship supports the US Medical Affairs Oncology team within the Lung Franchise. You will contribute to medical plans for lung cancer indications and assist with the tactical execution of various projects. This is a full-time, paid position for the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Help develop medical plans for lung cancer indications.
- Analyze and synthesize medical insights to inform strategy and tactics.
- Assist with launch activities related to potential Phase 3 trial data readouts.
- Support team projects including medical launch meetings, team meetings, and conference planning.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD or PharmD program in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or biomedical engineering.
- Expected graduation date after August 2027.
- Strong scientific background.
- Proficiency with MS PowerPoint and Excel is preferred, as is experience with ChatGPT or CoPilot.
- Analytical and presentation skills are preferred.
- Prior oncology research experience is a plus.
- Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional work, and presentation design.
- US work authorization at the time of application. Please note that this role does not provide sponsorship or OPT support.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
- You must be able to report onsite 3 days per week.
- Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.
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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