Medical Writing Intern

Alexion • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Alexion- AstraZeneca Rare Disease is seeking a Medical Writing Intern to support its Medical Writing organization. The intern will contribute to clinical-regulatory documents, interpret complex scientific data, and support AI-based Medical Writing initiatives intended to improve content development and workflow efficiency. The role is based in Boston-Seaport, Massachusetts, and requires on-site attendance three days a week. Relocation assistance and OPT support are not provided. The stated hourly range is $41–$48 (PhD).

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a PhD or a non-MBA Master’s Degree in Public Health, Pharmaceutical Science, Regulatory Science, or Biological Science.
• Meet applicable graduation timeline requirements, with an anticipated graduation date after August 2027.
• Have U.S. work authorization at the time of application that does not require future sponsorship; OPT support will not be provided.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word functions.
• Strong writing and editing ability, including the ability to summarize data.
• Scientific or technical understanding.
• Critical-thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to report on site to Boston-Seaport, Massachusetts, three days a week.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electronic document management systems.
• Experience with AI-assisted drafting and summarization tools.

Responsibilities

• Co-author clinical-regulatory documents within a program, ensuring relevant regulatory, technical, and quality standards are achieved.
• Apply relevant processes and best practices to the development of clinical-regulatory documents.
• Contribute to AI-based Medical Writing initiatives that facilitate automation of content or tasks for process improvement.
• Interpret complex clinical data and information and condense it into clear, concise, and accurate messages that address information requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern