US Medical Affairs Oncology, Lung Franchise Intern

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a 12-week internship with the US Medical Affairs Oncology Lung Franchise team, based onsite in Gaithersburg, Maryland, from May 24, 2027, through August 13, 2027. The intern will contribute to medical planning for lung cancer indications, synthesize medical insights to help inform strategy and tactics, and assist with launch activities related to potential Lung Phase 3 Trial data readouts. The role also supports medical launch meetings, conference planning and execution, medical team meetings, and the tactical execution of lung cancer projects.

Candidates must be PhD or PharmD students studying pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or biomedical engineering, with an expected graduation date after August 2027. Strong scientific background and US work authorization at the time of application are required. The position requires onsite work in Gaithersburg three days per week. OPT support and relocation assistance are not provided. Compensation is $41.50–$48 per hour.

Requirements

• Be a PhD or PharmD student studying pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or biomedical engineering.
• Have a strong scientific background.
• Have an expected graduation date after August 2027.
• Have US work authorization at the time of application; OPT support will not be provided.
• Be able to report onsite to the Gaithersburg, Maryland site three days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with MS PowerPoint, Excel, and ChatGPT/CoPilot.
• Analytical and presentation skills.
• Prior oncology research experience.
• Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of medical plans for lung cancer indications.
• Analyze and synthesize medical insights from multiple sources to inform medical strategy and tactics.
• Assist with launch activities for potential Lung Phase 3 Trial data readouts.
• Support medical launch meetings, conference planning and execution, and medical team meetings.
• Support tactical execution of lung cancer projects.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed