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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

Medical Affairs – Process & Operations Intern

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Internship · Summer 2027Gaithersburg, MD, USA$31 - $32.50 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Candidates must be rising juniors or seniors studying Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Life Sciences, Information Science/Knowledge Management, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are required.
  • Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and translate complex information into clear, practical resources is required.
  • Curiosity, willingness to learn within a complex, cross-functional organization, and interest in healthcare, Medical Affairs, business operations, process improvement, or organizational effectiveness are required.
  • Interest in or experience using artificial intelligence, automation, or emerging technologies to solve problems is required.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365, particularly SharePoint, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Copilot, is required.
  • Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2027.
  • U.S. work authorization is required at the time of application.
  • Candidates must be able to report onsite to the Gaithersburg, Maryland site three days per week.

Responsibilities

  • Research and organize key Medical Affairs business processes and resources related to working with external organizations and healthcare professionals, engaging vendors and purchasing services, generating scientific evidence, and reviewing and approving Medical Affairs activities and materials.
  • Identify the information and resources currently available and opportunities to make them easier for employees to find and understand.
  • Meet with colleagues across U.S. Medical Affairs and other parts of the organization to understand how processes work, who is responsible for them, what resources and training are available, and which employee groups need that information.
  • Help design and build a centralized, sustainable resource that enables employees to identify processes, training, guidance, and other resources, while exploring how artificial intelligence and automation can improve the user experience and support ongoing maintenance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with process mapping, qualitative research, knowledge management, or data organization is preferred.

About the Company

AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

AstraZeneca develops and markets prescription medicines and vaccines worldwide, with a focus on oncology, cardiovascular/metabolic, respiratory, and infectious diseases. Its products work by targeting specific biological pathways or cells, using small-molecule therapies, biologics, and vaccines to treat diseases or prevent infections. It differentiates itself through its dual heritage from Sweden and the UK, a broad pipeline, and strong R&D and collaborations that move from discovery to patient access. Its goal is to improve people’s health by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines to patients worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded
1913

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