Medical Affairs Projects Intern

MSD; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company based in Dubai is seeking a Medical Affairs Projects Intern. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry while collaborating with diverse teams and supporting Medical Affairs projects. The ideal candidate has a background in IT or Data Analysis, possesses strong analytical and communication skills, and is fluent in English. This position offers significant learning opportunities within a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Buddy and mentor support

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work 40 hours per week.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining dashboards automating workflows using Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate.
• Supporting the EEMEA Medical Affairs team in project management.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Fluency in English

Advanced communication skill

Expert in Microsoft Office

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Data Analysis

Project Management

Education

Educational speciality in IT, Computer Applications, Data Analysis or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Power Apps

Microsoft Power Automate

Microsoft Power BI

Python

Job description

Medical Affairs Projects Intern

Jan 12 2026 July 10 2026 (Dubai)

Our company will kick start your career journey within the Pharmaceutical industry. We will empower you to Invent for Life. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive multi-skilled team of highly motivated individuals. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the worlds most challenging healthcare needs.

What are the benefits for you as an Intern

Beingan intern atourcompanymeansyouwillgettheopportunitytodevelopyourself within one of the worlds leading healthcare companies:

• Gain hands on experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to grow your potential and be part of a diverse team of employees
• Work within a challenging and dynamic work environment
• Gain strong analytical and problem solving skills

Your responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining dashboards automating workflows and developing applications using Power BI Power Apps and Power Automate.
• Supporting the EEMEA Medical Affairs team and contribute to projects events management apps LDG tools digital and GenAI projects for Medical Affairs teams.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions.

Your profile

• Fluency in English
• Ability to work 40 hours per week
• Advanced communication skill
• Expert in Microsoft Office
• Educational speciality in IT Computer Applications Data Analysis or a related field.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

What we offer

• Buddy and mentor support during your journey
• Learning opportunities.

Required Skills:

Accountability Business Intelligence Tools Clinical Medicine Clinical Research Cloud Data Catalog Communication Data Analysis Database Management Data Science Data Security Data Visualization Data Wrangling Detail-Oriented Event Apps Event Planning Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Leadership Medical Affairs Microsoft Power Apps Microsoft Power Automate Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI) Project Management Python (Programming Language) Software Proficiency Vendor Relationship Management

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

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Job Posting End Date: 10/23/2025

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