Medical Affairs, Intern

Biogen; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Biogen is seeking a Medical Affairs Intern for a 12‑month program starting January 2027 in Canada. You will support scientific communications, medical education, evidence generation, and cross‑functional projects within Medical Affairs.

Under mentorship, you will gain experience in scientific strategy, data organization, and dashboard development while collaborating with teams across Commercial, Regulatory, and Compliance to drive compliant, impactful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Pharmacy or related field.
• Strong interest in Medical Affairs, biotech, clinical research, healthcare strategy.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken, ability to communicate across teams.
• Experience with data interpretation and summarizing scientific information is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timelines, track actions, and document project work within Medical Affairs.
• Search literature and summarize publications, clinical data, and insights for team use.
• Develop and review presentations and medical education materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Life Sciences or related discipline

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Medical Affairs Intern (12 months, starting January 2027)

This job posting is for an existing vacancy in the organization

Job Description

The Medical Affairs Intern will support a broad range of Medical Affairs activities, including scientific communications, medical education, evidence generation, congress planning and execution, digital initiatives, and cross-functional projects. This role provides valuable exposure to the life sciences industry and the Canadian Medical Affairs function, while contributing to initiatives that support scientific strategy, compliant execution, scientific exchange, and operational excellence.

Through mentorship, hands-on project experience, and meaningful contributions, the successful candidate will develop scientific, analytical, project management, and business skills. The internship offers exposure to key areas of Medical Affairs, including scientific strategy, evidence generation, field medical activities, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration, while providing insight into how Medical Affairs supports patients, healthcare professionals, and internal stakeholders.

• Support Medical Affairs projects by coordinating timelines, tracking action items, and assisting with project documentation.
• Conduct literature searches and summarize scientific publications, clinical data, and medical insights to support team initiatives.
• Assist in the development and review of presentations, medical education materials, trackers, and internal resources.
• Support planning and execution of medical congresses, advisory boards, and educational events, including logistics coordination and post-event follow-up.
• Help organize and maintain documentation, records, and project trackers in accordance with company policies and compliance requirements.
• Assist with contract and stakeholder engagement tracking, ensuring information is accurately recorded and maintained.
• Support evidence-generation and field medical activities through data organization, insight capture, and preparation of summary reports.
• Update SharePoint pages, team resources, and process documentation to improve knowledge sharing and operational efficiency.
• Assist in developing dashboards, reports, and other digital tools that help communicate key Medical Affairs insights and activities.
• Collaborate with the Medical team and cross-functional partners, including but not limited to Commercial, Market Access, Patient Advocacy, Regulatory, Compliance and other internal partners as appropriate.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions on scientific developments, healthcare trends, and Medical Affairs priorities.
• Support the use of digital and AI-enabled tools to improve processes, streamline workflows, and enhance team productivity.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.
• Perform company business in compliance with relevant regulations, company policies, and procedures.
• All other duties are required.

Qualifications

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, or related discipline.

Strong interest in Medical Affairs, biotechnology, clinical research, healthcare strategy, and scientific communications.

Language(s)

Fluent in English, both verbal and written with the ability to communicate effectively cross-functionally.

Skills

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific information clearly and effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and collaboration platforms such as SharePoint.
• Experience with data visualization, digital tools, or AI applications is considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work across multiple digital platforms and early adoption of new systems/applications.

Additional Information

The expected compensation for this role is: $58,000 CAD/year

Anticipated start date is January 2027

Job Level: Internship

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patient