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AstraZeneca · 10 hours ago

US Medical Affairs - GI Oncology Summer Intern (Doctoral)

US - Gaithersburg - MD

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$40/hr - $48/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

AstraZeneca is seeking PhD and PharmD students for a 12-week internship role at their Gaithersburg, MD site. The intern will analyze medical insights, develop scientific materials for medical education, and explore technologies to enhance medical affairs within the Oncology GI team.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Analyze and synthesize medical insights from multiple sources to inform medical strategy and tactics

Develop external-facing scientific materials to support ongoing medical education efforts

Explore internal technologies to enhance medical affairs efficiency and impact within the USMA- Oncology GI team

Qualification

PhD in life sciencesPharmD in pharmaceuticalsOncology research experienceAnalytical skillsPublic speakingPresentation designPresentation skillsCollaboration

Required

PhD and PharmD students studying life sciences and/or pharmaceuticals

Strong scientific background is required

Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026

US Work Authorization is required at time of application

Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD site 3 days per week

Preferred

Analytical and presentation skills are preferred

Prior oncology research experience is a plus

Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design

Benefits

Short-term incentive bonus opportunity

Equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)

Retirement contribution (hourly roles)

Commission payment eligibility (sales roles)

Qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid leaves

Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

Company

AstraZeneca

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AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.

Founded in 1999