Medical Writing Intern

AstraZeneca plc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexion- AstraZeneca Rare Disease in Boston-Seaport, MA seeks a Medical Writing Intern to support the Medical Writing organization. You will contribute to clinical-regulatory documents, interpret complex data, and assist AI-based initiatives to improve content development and workflow efficiency.

The role requires pursuing a PhD or Master’s in relevant fields, strong writing skills, and on-site reporting three days a week. US work authorization with no sponsorship required applies.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a PhD or non-MBA Master’s in Public Health, Pharmaceutical Science, Regulatory Science or Biological Science.

Responsibilities

• Co-author clinical-regulatory documents within a program, ensuring regulatory, technical, and quality standards are met.
• Apply processes and best practices to developing clinical-regulatory documents.
• Contribute to AI-based Medical Writing initiatives to automate content or tasks for process improvement.
• Interpret complex clinical data and condense into clear, concise messages addressing information needs.

Skills

Writing and editing

Data summarization

Analytical skills

Communication and presentation

AI-assisted drafting

Education

PhD or Master’s in Public Health/Pharmaceutical Science/Regulatory Science/Biological Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

AI drafting tools

Job description

Alexion- AstraZeneca Rare Disease is seeking a Medical Writing Intern to support the Medical Writing organization at its Boston-Seaport, Massachusetts location. The intern will contribute to clinical-regulatory documents, interpret complex scientific data, and support AI-based Medical Writing initiatives that improve content development and workflow efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-author clinical-regulatory documents within a program, ensuring relevant regulatory, technical, and quality standards are achieved.
• Apply relevant processes and best practices to the development of clinical-regulatory documents.
• Contribute to AI-based Medical Writing initiatives that facilitate the automation of content or tasks for process improvement.
• Interpret complex clinical data and information and condense it into clear, concise, and accurate messages that address information requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PhD or a non-MBA Master’s Degree in Public Health, Pharmaceutical Science, Regulatory Science, Biological Science.
• Meeting the applicable graduation timeline requirements with an anticipated graduation date set for after August 2027.
• US Work Authorization is required at time of application. Applicants must have work authorization that does not require future sponsorship.
• This role will not be granting OPT support.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word functions.
• Strong writing and editing ability, including the ability to summarize data.
• Experience with electronic document management systems is a plus.
• Experience with AI-assisted drafting and summarization tools is a plus.
• Scientific or technical understanding.
• Critical-thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to report on site to Boston-Seaport, MA 3 days a week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
• Hourly range: $41- $48 (PhD)

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Date Posted

23-Oct-2026

Closing Date

19-Nov-2026

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