US Medical Affairs, Breast Cancer Intern

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

2d • $33 - $48 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a 12-week internship in US Medical Affairs, focused on breast cancer, based at the company’s Gaithersburg, Maryland site. The internship runs from May 24, 2027, to August 13, 2027. The intern will learn about breast cancer medical strategy, including how strategy is developed to guide tactics; review content and participate in discussions with cross-functional colleagues; and help ensure tactics are completed on time. The intern will also begin synthesizing outputs from tactical execution and development programs to refine strategy.

The role requires onsite attendance in Gaithersburg three days per week. Compensation is $32.50–$48 per hour. The position does not provide relocation assistance or CPT support.

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, MD 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 the breast cancer medical strategy and the process of developing strategy to guide tactics.
• Perform content review and engage in discussions with 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