Corporate Affairs Intern - Oncology

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

8d • $31 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for Sophomore and Junior students majoring in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Journalism, Public Health, or a related field for 12-week internship role in Gaithersburg, MD from May 18 2026 to August 7 2026. Position Duties: Support internal communications activities, including drafting newsletters, helping with town halls, drafting Workvivo content and other communications, and much more Aid in development of external communications & activities, including press releases, content for LinkedIn, helping with external Patient Advocacy events, etc. Join bi-weekly team meetings to learn from other areas of the corporate affairs team Gain deeper understanding of the oncology space and how corporate affairs helps to elevate our US Oncology leadership team and presence internally and externally. Position Requirements: Sophomore and Junior students majoring in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Journalism, Public Health, or a related field. Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026. Copywriting, technical writing, internal and external social media platforms, presentations and public speaking required Understanding of science / scientific-communication and/or prior experience in healthcare/pharma is a plus Ability to work with a team and independently, critical thinking. willingness to understand leadership priorities and organizational structure, and enthusiasm for interpersonal communication required Understanding of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required. US Work Authorization is required at time of application. This role will not be providing CPT support. Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD at least 3 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance. There is possibility for occasional local travel. Compensation range: $31-32.50/hr Date Posted 01-Dec-2025 Closing Date 18-Dec-2025 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

Requirements

• Sophomore and Junior students majoring in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Journalism, Public Health, or a related field.
• Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026.
• Copywriting, technical writing, internal and external social media platforms, presentations and public speaking required
• Ability to work with a team and independently, critical thinking. willingness to understand leadership priorities and organizational structure, and enthusiasm for interpersonal communication required
• Understanding of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required.
• US Work Authorization is required at time of application. This role will not be providing CPT support.
• Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD at least 3 days per week.
• This role will not provide relocation assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of science / scientific-communication and/or prior experience in healthcare/pharma is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support internal communications activities, including drafting newsletters, helping with town halls, drafting Workvivo content and other communications
• Aid in development of external communications & activities, including press releases, content for LinkedIn, helping with external Patient Advocacy events
• Join bi-weekly team meetings to learn from other areas of the corporate affairs team
• Gain deeper understanding of the oncology space and how corporate affairs helps to elevate our US Oncology leadership team and presence internally and externally

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees