US Medical Affairs, Process & Operations Intern

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

12h • 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 research and organize key US Medical Affairs business processes and resources, including processes related to external organizations and healthcare professionals, vendors and purchasing services, scientific evidence generation, and review and approval of Medical Affairs activities and materials.

The intern will identify current information and resources and opportunities to make them easier for employees to find and understand. They will meet with colleagues across US Medical Affairs and other parts of the organization to learn how processes work, who is responsible, what resources and training are available, and which employee groups need the information. The intern will help design and build a centralized, sustainable resource that makes processes, training, guidance, and other resources easier to identify, while exploring how AI and automation could improve the user experience and support ongoing maintenance.

The role is intended for rising juniors and seniors in relevant fields. Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2027, have US work authorization at the time of application, and be able to report onsite to the Gaithersburg site three days per week. CPT support and relocation assistance are not provided. Compensation is $31 to $32.50 per hour.

Requirements

• Be a rising junior or senior studying Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Life Sciences, Information Science/Knowledge Management, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Have strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Be able to synthesize information from multiple sources and translate complex information into clear, practical resources.
• Show curiosity and willingness to learn within a complex, cross-functional organization.
• Have an interest in healthcare, Medical Affairs, business operations, process improvement, or organizational effectiveness.
• Have an interest in or experience using AI, automation, or emerging technologies to solve problems.
• Have familiarity with Microsoft 365, particularly SharePoint, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Copilot.
• Have an expected graduation date after August 2027.
• Have US work authorization at the time of application; CPT support will not be provided.
• Be able to report onsite to the Gaithersburg, Maryland site three days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with process mapping, qualitative research, knowledge management, or data organization.

Responsibilities

• Research and organize key Medical Affairs business processes and resources.
• Identify available information and resources and opportunities to make them easier for employees to find and understand.
• Meet with colleagues across US Medical Affairs and other parts of the organization to understand processes, responsibilities, available resources and training, and the employee groups that need the information.
• Help design and build a centralized, sustainable resource for processes, training, guidance, and other resources.
• Explore how AI and automation can improve the resource’s user experience and support ongoing maintenance.

What This Job Offers

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