US Medical Excellence Intern (PharmD)

AstraZeneca • Boston, MA

4d • $40 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for PharmD students with either a completed bachelor's degree or in year 4 or 5 of an accelerated program for a 10-week internship role at our Alexion: AstraZeneca Rare Disease site in Boston, MA from June 1 2026 to August 07 2026. Position Description: Understanding the scientific platforms & medical strategy plans for assigned therapeutic areas Participating and presenting at Medical Excellence team meetings Assisting in the creation and approval of field resources (e.g. slide decks, infographics) Supporting scientific publications development and approval Preparing scientific congress abstracts, posters, booths, and post congress summaries Designing and executing training for field-based medical affairs teams Supporting the refresh of medical review training materials (slides, job aids, short videos) and helping to schedule/coordinate training sessions for stakeholders Participating in internal process mapping, pain-point identification, and small improvement experiments; capturing requirements for minor system or workflow enhancements Position Requirements: PharmD students with either a completed bachelor's degree or in year 4 or 5 of an accelerated program interested in industry work. Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026. Demonstrated leadership experience within prior work, professional organizations, and/or campus experience is preferred. Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design. US Work Authorization is required at time of application. Ability to report onsite to the Seaport neighborhood of Boston, MA site 3-5 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance. Compensation range: $40-42 per hour Compensation Pay Range: The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position is outlined above. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Date Posted 08-Jan-2026 Closing Date 22-Jan-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Requirements

• PharmD students with either a completed bachelor's degree or in year 4 or 5 of an accelerated program interested in industry work.
• Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026.
• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
• Ability to report onsite to the Seaport neighborhood of Boston, MA site 3-5 days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership experience within prior work, professional organizations, and/or campus experience is preferred.
• Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.

Responsibilities

• Understanding the scientific platforms & medical strategy plans for assigned therapeutic areas
• Participating and presenting at Medical Excellence team meetings
• Assisting in the creation and approval of field resources (e.g. slide decks, infographics)
• Supporting scientific publications development and approval
• Preparing scientific congress abstracts, posters, booths, and post congress summaries
• Designing and executing training for field-based medical affairs teams
• Supporting the refresh of medical review training materials (slides, job aids, short videos) and helping to schedule/coordinate training sessions for stakeholders
• Participating in internal process mapping, pain-point identification, and small improvement experiments; capturing requirements for minor system or workflow enhancements

Benefits

• qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• paid vacation and holidays
• paid leaves
• health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees