Summer Internship at AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca Canada is offering a paid Regulatory Affairs Associate Internship for Summer 2026 at its Mississauga, Ontario office. This 4-month Summer internship at AstraZeneca Careers provides life science students with hands-on exposure to regulatory submissions, document management, Health Canada requirements, and cross-functional regulatory operations within a global biopharmaceutical company committed to innovation, sustainability, and patient impact. Join this Regulatory Affairs Intern Role Now!
About the Company:
AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. With a strong presence in Canada, AstraZeneca fosters a culture of collaboration, sustainability, innovation, and patient-first thinking. The company is consistently recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers and has a strong track record of developing early-career talent into long-term regulatory and scientific professionals.
Job Details
- Job Title: Regulatory Affairs Associate Intern
- Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
- Job ID: R-243829
- Employment Type: Paid Internship (Fixed-Term Contract)
- Duration: 4 months
- Start Date: May 2026
- Work Model: Hybrid (Onsite 2–3 days/week + Remote)
- Closing Date: 30 January 2026
- Expected Graduation: After August 2026
Educational Requirements for the Summer Internship:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s degree program in Life Sciences, including Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Neuroscience, or related disciplines
- Must be eligible to work full-time for the duration of the internship
Key Responsibilities:
- In this Regulatory Affairs Intern Role at AstraZeneca Careers, you should manage regulatory documentation by uploading, tracking, and maintaining files in regulatory systems
- Assist in planning, preparing, and executing simple regulatory submissions
- Support the preparation and coordination of regulatory dispatches
- Order and track regulatory requirements such as:
- Registration samples
- Certificates of Pharmaceutical Product (CPPs)
- Letters of Authorization and Powers of Attorney
- Translated regulatory documents
- Provide support for non-drug regulatory projects and act as a point of contact or system super-user when assigned in this Regulatory Affairs Intern Role.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing within the Regulatory Affairs Management (RAM) group
- Support process improvement initiatives as needed
Skills Required for the Summer Internship:
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective time management and project coordination abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based regulatory environment
- Awareness of Health Canada regulations and Canadian regulatory frameworks (asset)
What You’ll Learn through this Summer Internship?
- Fundamentals of Regulatory Affairs in the Pharmaceutical Industry
- End-to-end exposure to regulatory submission processes
- Cross-functional collaboration across AstraZeneca’s business units
- Practical understanding of regulatory compliance and documentation standards
- Professional development through town halls, science sessions, industry spotlights, and networking events
- You will gain foundational skills that prepare you for future Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, or Compliance roles through this internship.
Salary & Benefits:
- Annual Base Salary Range: CAD $41,495.20 – $54,462.45 (prorated for internship duration)
- Paid internship with flexible working arrangements
- Access to learning events, mentoring, and early-career development programs
- Opportunity to be considered for future roles at AstraZeneca
Why Join AstraZeneca?
- Recognized as a Top Employer in Canada for 10 consecutive years
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability
- Culture driven by science, innovation, and patient impact
- Proven pathway for intern-to-full-time career progression.
