Student Placement Medical Affairs (Multiple Positions Available)

MSD; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical leader in Greater London seeks a Medical Affairs Associate for a 12-month internship. The role involves supporting Healthcare Professionals, working alongside Medical Advisors and research teams across various therapeutic areas. Candidates must be enrolled in a relevant science degree and possess strong communication skills. The internship offers practical experience in a professional environment, with responsibilities including project support, field visits, and administrative tasks. Competitive and collaborative workspaces are provided.

Qualifications

• Must currently be at university and looking to complete a 12-month internship.
• Evidence of interest in healthcare sciences.
• Entering final or penultimate year of study.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of products and disease areas.
• Support clinical research team and medical team.
• Attend field visits with team members.
• Compile conference summary reports.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Problem-solving and innovation skills

Team player

Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences or related field

Job description

Job Description

This role will be based in our modern state-of-the-art co-working facilities in Moorgate London. This site at the heart of London provides fantastic amenities support services and collaborative workspaces with convenient transport links.

We are a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to enhancing the lives of individuals through a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines oncology treatments life-saving vaccines and animal health products. Our unwavering dedication to delivering innovative solutions is the driving force behind everything we do.

Working in a professional and friendly environment will provide you with the opportunity to gain practical experience within the Medical Affairs Department in Central London. This department is part of our companys Medical Research Laboratories division providing clinical scientific and technical expertise to the rest of the company and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will work in our Medical Affairs team.

As part of the Medical Affairs team you will work as a Medical Affairs Associate focusing on key strategies supporting Healthcare Professionals and patients. Our Medical Affairs team engages with industry leaders and medical experts to share the scientific value of our current and pipeline products.

During your twelve months with us you will gain a full insight into the role of a Medical Affairs Department within a global company. You will have the opportunity to work with Medical Advisors Senior Medical Managers Medical Science Liaisons Clinical Research Associates marketing and commercial colleagues across some of our key General & Speciality therapeutic areas which include HIV Cardiovascular Immunology and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Experiences will include field visits with colleagues working in teams running studies advisory boards medical education projects and patient access programs.

Responsibilities

• Working on assigned project(s) under supervision.
• Developing an understanding of our organisations products and disease areas.
• Supporting the clinical research team and medical team in their daily activities.
• Providing administrative support for Patient Access Programmes.
• Attending field visits with members of the team.
• Compiling conference summary reports and medical slide-set.
• Being an audio-visual suite expert within Medical Affairs.
• Developing and maintaining internal media sites.
• Working with wider cross-functional teams on digital and social media innovation projects and communications management.
• Leading the development of the Medical Affairs Newsletter and Medical Townhalls.
• Maintaining compliance with all statutory requirements internal processes and procedures.

Technical Specifications

• You must currently be at university and will be looking to complete a 12-month student internship as part of your undergraduate degree.
• Potential candidates in Biomedical Sciences or related science degree.
• Candidates must be entering a final or penultimate year of study returning to a degree course at the end of the placement.
• Evidence of interest in healthcare sciences.

Qualities we look for

• Excellent written and oral communication skills able to build relationships and trust at all levels and with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving and innovation skills.
• Team player learning from and helping others overcome obstacles.
• Confident with a willingness to get involved.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages (e.g. Word Excel PowerPoint)
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with and an ability to comprehend complex scientific literature.

How to Apply (Please Read)

Please complete the online application form by answering questions within the application and upload your CV and Cover Letter in a combined document in the resume / CV section.

Our standard Future Talent recruitment process is: An online application a virtual conversation and then a final assessment.

Next Steps

In the event of your successful progression to the next stage one of our future talent team will contact you within two - three weeks of the application closing date.

Start Date: June 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse talented and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one anothers thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Job Posting End Date

10 / 7 / 2025

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Key Skills

Anti Money Laundering,Access Control System,Catering,Assessment,Communication

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Other Details

Intern / Co-op (Fixed Term)

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