Medical Education Intern

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12-month contract

At AstraZeneca, our bold ambition is to make cure possible across cancer types through novel medicines. We follow the science to understand cancer and its complexities, discovering and developing life-changing treatments to expand options and improve outcomes for patients around the globe. Our Oncology strategy is driven by the goal of pushing the boundaries of science – changing the practice of medicine and transforming the lives of people living with cancer.

This internship provides exposure to national medical education strategy, healthcare compliance, collaborator engagement, learning program delivery, and cross-functional pharmaceutical operations, making it an excellent development opportunity for candidates interested in Medical Affairs, Medical Education, Marketing, or Commercial healthcare careers.

Reporting to the Director, Centre of Excellence – Medical Education, the Medical Education Intern will support the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of national medical education initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the pharmaceutical industry while working with cross-functional teams and external healthcare professionals.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, diligent, collaborative, and eager to learn about medical education, healthcare compliance, and collaborator engagement. This role will contribute to educational initiatives aimed at enhancing healthcare professional (HCP) learning and improving patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Education Program Support

Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of national medical education programs and learning activities in the Respiratory – Inhaled portfolio including AZ-developed unaccredited learning programs, national webinars, visiting speaker programs, and other assigned learning activities.
Assist with program evaluation activities, data collection, feedback analysis, and reporting of program outcomes.

Content Development & Educational Tools

Support the creation, maintenance, review, and updating of:
Veeva Approved Emails (VAEs)
Program toolkits
Speaker briefing materials
Field-facing program resources
Assist in the review of educational content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with approved materials (MLR, Medical-Legal-Regulatory review process).
Coordinate content updates and document management activities within approved internal systems.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Facilitate coordination of review and approval processes across multiple functions, including:
Medical Affairs
Medical Education
Marketing
Sales
Operations
Regulatory Affairs
Legal
Healthcare Compliance
Participate in medical education meetings and document key decisions and follow-up actions.

Compliance & Quality Support

Assist in ensuring educational activities and materials align with:
AstraZeneca (AZC) Learning Standards
Internal policies and procedures
Health Canada regulations
Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC) Code of Ethical Practices
Maintain accurate records and documentation supporting educational activities and program audits.

Continuous Improvement

Find opportunities to improve medical education processes, communications, tools, and implementation practices.
Support the development of templates, trackers, standard operating procedures, and best-practice resources.
Contribute ideas to enhance program efficiency, collaborator experience, and educational effectiveness.

Insights & Analytics

Assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing program metrics, participant feedback, and educational insights.

Qualifications

Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or equivalent experience, Master's, or professional program in:
Health Sciences
Life Sciences
Pharmacy
Biomedical Sciences
Public Health
Business with a healthcare focus
Related rigor

Skills & Experience

Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams.
Ability to work optimally in a collaborative and matrixed environment.
Ability to learn and apply regulatory and compliance requirements.
Interest in medical education, healthcare professional engagement, pharmaceutical industry operations, and adult learning principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous internship, co-op, research, healthcare, or project coordination experience.
Experience working with data analysis, presentations, or event coordination.

Key Competencies

Learning agility and curiosity
Collaboration and teamwork
Communication and collaborator engagement
Organization and time management
Attention to detail
Initiative and accountability
Adaptability and continuous improvement approach
Professionalism and integrity

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme and expected to graduate after the completion of the internship.

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AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.

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Annual base salary for this position ranges from 42,908.00 to 56,316.75.

AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs. In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.

In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.

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