Join Our Summer Internship Program and Make a Real Impact

Are you ready to do meaningful work in a cutting-edge, research-driven organization? At Alexion (an AstraZeneca company for Rare Diseases), our summer internship program offers you the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, and connections that will set you up for future success. This program will begin on June 2nd and potentially run through August 8th,  2025.

As an intern, you’ll be part of a dynamic, global team of curious, passionate, and open-minded individuals who are eager to learn, innovate, and grow. You’ll collaborate with industry-leading professionals, contribute to impactful projects, and gain hands-on experience in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

If you’re enthusiastic about science, innovation, and making a difference, our internship program is your chance to follow your passion and kickstart your career!

This is what you will do:

The primary purpose of this internship will be to provide an opportunity to learn about the role of the medical writer within the pharmaceutical industry and become familiar with the suite of documentation supporting clinical development. The medical writing intern will shadow an experienced writer through the clinical protocol development process, and will draft sections of a clinical protocol and/or protocol amendment as assigned by their mentor. The medical writing intern will be accountable for ensuring that deliverables are in line with Alexion’s authoring and QC standards and checklists. This role may support internal medical writing process improvement or template updates.

Specifically, we are seeking individuals with the traits listed below:

Motivated self-starter who is result-and process-oriented with a focus on effective and efficient improvementsOrganized individual with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high performance standardsStrong writing skills with attention to detail, and comfortable working with a cross-functional and collaborative team

You will be responsible for:

Drafting sections of a clinical protocol and/or protocol amendment as assigned by a mentor.Performing accurate and precise editing and/or proofreading to include spelling, grammar, punctuation, and verification of data in clinical documents (eg, study reports, Investigator's Brochures, protocols, and protocol amendments).Ensuring quality and timeliness of reviewing and editing of clinical documents.Ensuring adherence to Alexion document templates and Style Guide. Attending and participating in Medical Writing and project team meetings.Providing an end of internship summary presentation.

You will need to have:

Experience with various MS Office programs, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.Ability to understand clinical, scientific, and statistical data.Good interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills.Strong attention to detail.Currently enrolled full-time in graduate level scientific or clinical program – Masters, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent. College juniors or seniors who have not yet received their BS and are enrolled in a scientific discipline may also be considered.The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment.As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We would prefer for you to have:

Previous experience in writing of clinical or technical documents Experience in clinical research or working with clinical regulatory documents is a plus, but is not required

We reserve the right to close this posting early based on application volume or capacity. Our priority is to ensure that every applicant receives the privilege of thorough review and consideration. To achieve this, we may need to limit the number of applications we process, as there are a finite number of open positions available. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.