US Medical Affairs, Breast Cancer Intern

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

This 12-week internship is based at the company’s Gaithersburg, Maryland site and runs from May 24, 2027, to August 13, 2027. The intern will develop an understanding of breast cancer medical strategy, including how strategy is developed to guide tactics. The role involves reviewing content, participating in discussions with cross-functional colleagues across global, commercial, and therapeutic areas, and coordinating with colleagues to support timely completion of tactics. The intern will also begin synthesizing outcomes from tactical execution and development programs to help refine strategy.

Candidates must be able to report onsite to the Gaithersburg site three days per week. The role does not provide relocation assistance or CPT support. US work authorization is required at the time of application.

Requirements

• Be a rising senior, graduate student, or PharmD student studying Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, or a related field.
• Have strong interpersonal skills.
• Have a basic understanding of clinical data interpretation.
• Have an expected graduation date after August 2027.
• Have US work authorization at the time of application.
• Be able to report onsite to the Gaithersburg, Maryland site three days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Formalized research experience or experience conducting literature reviews.
• Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of breast cancer medical strategy and the process of developing strategy to guide tactics.
• Review content and engage in discussions with cross-functional colleagues, including global, commercial, and therapeutic-area colleagues.
• Work with colleagues to ensure timely completion of tactics.
• Begin synthesizing outputs from tactical execution and development programs to refine strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed