We are seeking masters-level and doctoral students majoring in Clinical Sciences, Molecular biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Molecular Biology, Business disciplines, or a related field for a 12-Week Student Intern role with 2 openings in Gaithersburg, MD for a May 19th - August 8th contract period.

Position Duties:

This posting applies to the below 3 projects within US Medical Affairs - Oncology Business Unit at AZ's Gaithersburg, MD Site:

Breast Cancer – Antibody Drug Conjugates Project

Participate in, and significantly contribute to, projects undertaken by the ADC Breast Cancer Medical Affairs Team in order to generate externally-facing assets and materials that are intended to provide education to clinicians on the safe and appropriate use of our ADC and general unmet need.Execute a mentor- and team-guided but appropriately independent project related to key areas of focus for the ADC Breast new indications and in support of new indication launch(es)Collaborate cross-functionally with key internal stakeholders to accomplish goals and execute tasks, with the expectation that the intern will be able to develop and foster relationships with those stakeholders, contributing to both their executional effectiveness and network-building.

Diagnostics Project

Work with the USMA Breast Diagnostics Lead, the cross-functional colleagues, and 3rd Party vendors towards the organization of a series of Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) roundtables as a part of pre-launch initiatives. Support in generating KOL-facing materials for gathering insights.Help the collaborative programs set by the department

GI Cancers - Medical Affairs Project

Support GI team in communicating clinical evidence strategy across the portfolio to internal as well as select external audienceAnalyze key customer sentiment and mapping data ahead of a major product launch that will guide the field-based teams to target their efforts in understanding the landscape and ensuring a successful launchBuild a tool for scientific congress planning to ensure consistency across the advanced plan aligned with strategy priorities

Position Requirements:

Masters-level and doctoral students majoring in Clinical Sciences, Molecular biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Molecular Biology, Business disciplines, or a related field.

Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2025.

Any experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech or other commercial environment, or demonstrated interest in it, is a plus.

Knowledge and skills of AI based tools is a plus

Ability to understand and summarize scientific information are requiredEnthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.

US Work Authorization is required at time of application.

This role will not be providing CPT/OPT support.

Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 3-5 days a week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.

Minimum grade point average of 3.0

Date Posted

11-Nov-2024

Closing Date

02-Dec-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.