Early Oncology Clinical Development Intern, PharmD and PhD

AstraZeneca; Gaithersburg (MD); Vor Ort; USD 47.000 - 67.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid internship

Onsite work environment

Zusammenfassung

AstraZeneca plc in Gaithersburg, MD, offers a paid 12-week internship in Clinical Sciences for PharmD or PhD students. The program runs May 24, 2027 – August 13, 2027, with start/end dates aligning to rotation schedules. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week internship at the AstraZeneca R&D facility.

You will participate in protocol development, clinical study teams, data analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Onsite work is required; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifikationen

• Enrolled in a PharmD or PhD program with 2 years of completed coursework by May 2027.
• Strong interest in oncology drug development and prior research experience preferred.
• Demonstrated project management skills: ability to prioritize tasks and deliver on time.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills are essential.
• US work authorization required at time of application; no visa sponsorship will be provided.
• Must be able to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 5 days a week.

Aufgaben

• Scientific research process including hypothesis generation and development.
• Clinical development roles and being part of a Clinical Study Team.
• Protocol development and study design.
• Clinical development plans and oncology efficacy/safety assessments.
• Data analysis, interpretation, and presentation; professional communication.

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Communication

Project management

Ausbildung

PharmD or PhD program with 2 years coursework

Jobbeschreibung

At AstraZeneca, our purpose is to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. We believe the best way we can achieve this is to put science at the center of everything we do. It is this commitment that drives our ability to discover, develop and deliver the advancements the world needs in complex and difficult diseases like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.

This internship will run on a 12-week program schedule from May 24, 2027 – August 13, 2027. Start and end dates can be adjusted to align with the PharmD student’s rotation schedule.

This is a paid, full time (40 hours/week) position at the AstraZeneca R&D facility located at 1 Medimmune Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878.

In order to be considered for this role, applicants must submit a Letter of Intent in addition to their resume.

Position Description:

• Scientific research process (including hypothesis generation and development)
• Clinical Development roles and being part of a Clinical Study Team
• Protocol development and study design
• Clinical development plans
• Oncology efficacy and safety assessments
• Data analysis, interpretation, and presentation
• Professional communication including verbal and written
• Working in an interdisciplinary environment
• Other as needed Clinical Sciences activities

Position Requirements:

• Enrolled in a PharmD or PhD program with 2 years of completed coursework by the start of the internship in May 2027.
• A strong passion for learning oncology drug development, with prior research experience preferred.
• Demonstrated project management skills: can prioritize multiple tasks and goals and deliver them in a timely, on-target and high-quality manner.
• Excellent teamwork skills: knows how to complete deliverables by working effectively with colleagues; can effectively drive discussions and decisions toward desired end results.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
• Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa (e.g., CPT, H1-B, F-1 (OPT), TN, or other non-immigrant status).
• This role will not be providing CPT or OPT letters of support.
• Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 5 days a week. This position will not be providing relocation assistance.
• Compensation: $41.50 per hour

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