US Medical Affairs, Process & Operations Intern

AstraZeneca plc; Gaithersburg (MD); Presencial; USD 43.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AstraZeneca plc in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking rising juniors and seniors for a 12-week internship in Medical Affairs operations. You will research and organize core processes, engage with cross-functional teams, and help design a centralized resource that leverages AI and automation to streamline access to training and materials.

Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in Business Admin, Healthcare Admin, Public Health, Life Sciences, information science or organizational psychology, with strong

Formación

• Analytical, organizational and communication skills are required.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, practical resources.
• Interest in healthcare, Medical Affairs, operations or organizational effectiveness.

Responsabilidades

• Research and organize Medical Affairs processes and resources (external orgs, vendors, scientific evidence).
• Meet with US Medical Affairs colleagues to map processes, resources, and training needs.
• Help design and build a centralized resource with AI/automation to improve user experience and maintenance.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Curiosity to learn

AI/Automation interest

MS 365 familiarity

Educación

Pursuing degree in Business Administration (or related field)

Herramientas

SharePoint

Teams

Excel

PowerPoint

Copilot

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for rising juniors and seniors studying Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Life Sciences, Information Science/Knowledge Management, Organizational Psychology, or a related field for a 12-week internship role at our site in Gaithersburg, MD from May 24, 2027 to August 13, 2027.

Position Description

• Research and organize key Medical Affairs business processes and resources related to areas such as working with external organizations and healthcare professionals, engaging vendors and purchasing services, generating scientific evidence, and reviewing and approving Medical Affairs activities and materials. Identify what information and resources are available today and opportunities to make them easier for employees to find and understand.
• Meet with colleagues across US Medical Affairs and other parts of the organization to understand how different processes work, who is responsible for them, what resources and training are available, and which employee groups need that information.
• Help design and build a centralized and sustainable resource that allows employees to easily identify the processes, training, guidance, and other resources, while exploring how AI and automation can improve the user experience and support ongoing maintenance.

Position Requirements

• Rising juniors and seniors studying Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Life Sciences, Information Science/Knowledge Management, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills are required.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and translate complex information into clear, practical resources is required.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn within a complex, cross-functional organization and an interest in healthcare, Medical Affairs, business operations, process improvement, or organizational effectiveness is required.
• Interest in or experience using AI, automation, or emerging technologies to solve problems is required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, particularly SharePoint, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Copilot is required.
• Experience with process mapping, qualitative research, knowledge management, or data organization is preferred.
• 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 CPT support.
• Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD site 3 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
• Compensation: $31 - $32.50 per hour.

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Date Posted

03-Nov-2026

Closing Date

16-Nov-2026

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