About the role#
This is a 12-week, full-time internship based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. You will work with the US Medical Affairs team to research, organize, and improve business processes. This role runs from May 24, 2027, to August 13, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Research current Medical Affairs business processes and resources.
- Identify opportunities to make information easier for employees to find and understand.
- Interview colleagues across the organization to map out workflows, responsibilities, and training needs.
- Design and build a centralized, sustainable resource for processes and guidance.
- Explore how AI and automation can improve user experience and support long-term maintenance.
What you'll need#
- Rising junior or senior status with an expected graduation date after August 2027.
- Current student in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Life Sciences, Information Science, Knowledge Management, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to synthesize complex information from multiple sources into clear, practical resources.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Copilot.
- Interest in healthcare, process improvement, and the use of AI or automation to solve problems.
- US Work Authorization at the time of application.
- Experience with process mapping, qualitative research, or data organization is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Gaithersburg, MD.
- Modality: Hybrid, with an expectation to be onsite 3 days per week.
- Compensation: $31 to $32.50 per hour.
- Note: This role does not provide relocation assistance or CPT sponsorship.
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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