US Medical Affairs Intern, Graduate Level at AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Job Description:

We are seeking masters-level and doctoral students majoring in Clinical Sciences, Molecular biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Molecular Biology, Business disciplines, or a related field for a 12-Week Student Intern role with 2 openings in Gaithersburg, MD for a May 19th - August 8th contract period.



Position Duties:



This posting applies to the below 3 projects within US Medical Affairs - Oncology Business Unit at AZ's Gaithersburg, MD Site:


Breast Cancer - Antibody Drug Conjugates Project

• Participate in, and significantly contribute to, projects undertaken by the ADC Breast Cancer Medical Affairs Team in order to generate externally-facing assets and materials that are intended to provide education to clinicians on the safe and appropriate use of our ADC and general unmet need.


• Execute a mentor- and team-guided but appropriately independent project related to key areas of focus for the ADC Breast new indications and in support of new indication launch(es)


• Collaborate cross-functionally with key internal stakeholders to accomplish goals and execute tasks, with the expectation that the intern will be able to develop and foster relationships with those stakeholders, contributing to both their executional effectiveness and network-building.

Diagnostics Project

• Work with the USMA Breast Diagnostics Lead, the cross-functional colleagues, and 3rd Party vendors towards the organization of a series of Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) roundtables as a part of pre-launch initiatives.


• Support in generating KOL-facing materials for gathering insights.


• Help the collaborative programs set by the department

GI Cancers - Medical Affairs Project

• Support GI team in communicating clinical evidence strategy across the portfolio to internal as well as select external audience


• Analyze key customer sentiment and mapping data ahead of a major product launch that will guide the field-based teams to target their efforts in understanding the landscape and ensuring a successful launch


• Build a tool for scientific congress planning to ensure consistency across the advanced plan aligned with strategy priorities

Position Requirements:

• Masters-level and doctoral students majoring in Clinical Sciences, Molecular biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Molecular Biology, Business disciplines, or a related field.
  
  


• Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2025.
  
  


• Any experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech or other commercial environment, or demonstrated interest in it, is a plus.
  
  


• Knowledge and skills of AI based tools is a plus
  
  

• Ability to understand and summarize scientific information are required


• Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.

• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
  
  


• This role will not be providing CPT/OPT support.
  
  


• Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 3-5 days a week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
  
  


• Minimum grade point average of 3.0
  
  

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. Apply Now