US Medical Affairs Oncology Medical Diagnostics Intern

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a 12-week internship based at the company’s Gaithersburg, Maryland site, running from May 24, 2027, to August 13, 2027. The intern will synthesize and present insights related to biomarker testing and patient identification in prostate cancer to support strategic decision-making. The role also involves coordinating external meetings with pathologists and laboratories and supporting publication planning activities to address key evidence gaps in prostate cancer biomarker testing. The intern must be able to report onsite three days per week. The role does not provide relocation assistance or OPT support. Compensation is $41.50–$48 per hour.

Requirements

• Be a Master's or PhD-level student studying life sciences, chemistry, biostatistics, pre-med, or public health.
• Willingness to contribute to team-based projects.
• Ability to successfully deliver scientific presentations to stakeholders.
• Expected graduation date after August 2027.
• US work authorization at the time of application; OPT support will not be provided.
• Ability to report onsite to the Gaithersburg, MD site three days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Completed courses in molecular biology, diagnostics, or oncology.
• Experience with scientific publications in oncology or diagnostics.
• Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and present insights related to biomarker testing and patient identification in prostate cancer to support strategic decision-making.
• Coordinate and manage external meetings with pathologists and laboratories.
• Support publication planning activities aimed at addressing key evidence gaps in prostate cancer biomarker testing.

What This Job Offers

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