Oncology Clinical Development Intern (PharmD/PhD)

AstraZeneca; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Onsite work environment

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Project management

Education

PharmD or PhD program with 2 years coursework

Job description

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.