US Medical Affairs Oncology, Lung Franchise Intern

AstraZeneca plc; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in Gaithersburg, MD is offering a 12-week internship for PhD or PharmD students studying pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or biomedical engineering. The role runs May 24, 2027 to August 13, 2027 and requires onsite work 3 days per week. US work authorization is required, and OPT is not supported.

Compensation is $41.50–$48 per hour. The internship will contribute to medical plans for lung cancer indications, analyze insights to inform strategy, and support launch activities for

Qualifications

• PhD or PharmD students in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or biomedical engineering.
• Strong scientific background.
• Proficiency with MS PowerPoint, Excel; ChatGPT/CoPilot preferred.
• Analytical and presentation skills preferred.
• Prior oncology research experience is a plus.
• US Work Authorization required; OPT not supported.
• Candidates must report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 3 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of medical plans for lung cancer indications.
• Analyze and synthesize medical insights from multiple sources to inform medical strategy and tactics.
• Assist with launch activities for potential Lung Phase 3 Trial data readouts.
• Support the team across various projects, including medical launch meetings, conference planning and execution, medical team meetings, and tactical execution of lung cancer projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Public speaking

Collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

PhD or PharmD student

Tools

MS PowerPoint

Excel

ChatGPT/CoPilot

Job description

We are looking for PhD or PharmD students studying pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or biomedical engineering for a 12-week internship role at our site in Gaithersburg, MD from May 24, 2027 to August 13, 2027.

Position Description

• Contribute to development of medical plans for lung cancer indications.
• Analyze and synthesize medical insights from multiple sources to inform medical strategy and tactics.
• Assist with launch activities for potential Lung Phase 3 Trial data readouts.
• Support the team across various projects, including medical launch meetings, conference planning and execution, medical team meetings, and tactical execution of lung cancer projects.

Position Requirements

• PhD or PharmD students studying pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or biomedical engineering.
• Strong scientific background is required.
• Proficiency with MS PowerPoint, Excel, ChatGPT/CoPilot is preferred.
• Analytical and presentation skills are preferred.
• Prior oncology research experience is a plus.
• Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.
• Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2027.
• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
• This role will not be granting OPT support.
• Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD site 3 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
• Compensation: $41.50 - $48 per hour.

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Date Posted

29-Oct-2026

Closing Date

18-Nov-2026

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