Medical Affairs internship at AstraZeneca USA | Breast Cancer 2026 | Earn Upto $48 /hr

The AstraZeneca medical affairs intern opening in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a 12-week US role focused on breast cancer strategy, open to rising seniors, graduate students and PharmDs. The closing date is 16 November 2026.

  • Job Title: US Medical Affairs Intern – Breast Cancer 2026
  • Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
  • Duration: 12-week internship
  • Internship Dates: 24 May 2027 to 13 August 2027
  • Experience: Internship (Freshers eligible as students)

Job Description

AstraZeneca is hiring a 12-week US Medical Affairs Intern for breast cancer strategy at its site in Gaithersburg, MD, from May 24, 2027 to August 13, 2027.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop an understanding of the breast cancer medical strategy, including the process of developing strategy that guides tactics.
  • Perform content review and engage in discussions with cross-functional colleagues (global, commercial and therapeutic areas).
  • Work with colleagues to ensure timely completion of tactics, and begin to synthesize outputs from tactical execution and development programs to refine strategy.

AstraZeneca medical affairs intern – Eligibility Criteria

  • Rising seniors, graduate students studying Biology or a related field.
  • Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2027.
  • US Work Authorization is required at time of application.

Required Skills

  • Strong interpersonal skillset is required.
  • Basic understanding of clinical data interpretation is required.
  • Formalized research experience or experience conducting literature reviews is a plus.
  • Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.

Salary

Compensation for the AstraZeneca medical affairs intern: $32.50 – $48 per hour.

Additional Information Required For AstraZeneca medical affairs intern

  • 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.
  • AstraZeneca’s mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, AstraZeneca welcomes and considers applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics.
  • If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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