Medical Writing Intern

AstraZeneca is hiring a Medical Writing Intern in Boston, United States. It pays $41-$48/hr and Level rates it ; you can apply on AstraZeneca.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Uses AI ●●○○: an ordinary role that requires AI tools.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Microsoft Word, Electronic Document Management Systems and medical writing.
Level classifies it as an internship.
Level lists 1,200+ other open roles at AstraZeneca.
The role was posted in the last few days.

AI in this role

Contributes to clinical-regulatory documents and supports AI-based medical writing initiatives to improve workflows.

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Alexion- AstraZeneca Rare Disease is seeking a Medical Writing Intern to support the Medical Writing organization at its Boston-Seaport, Massachusetts location. The intern will contribute to clinical-regulatory documents, interpret complex scientific data, and support AI-based Medical Writing initiatives that improve content development and workflow efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Co-author clinical-regulatory documents within a program, ensuring relevant regulatory, technical, and quality standards are achieved.
Apply relevant processes and best practices to the development of clinical-regulatory documents.
Contribute to AI-based Medical Writing initiatives that facilitate the automation of content or tasks for process improvement.
Interpret complex clinical data and information and condense it into clear, concise, and accurate messages that address information requirements.

Required Qualifications

Currently pursuing a PhD or a non-MBA Master’s Degree in Public Health, Pharmaceutical Science, Regulatory Science, Biological Science.
Meeting the applicable graduation timeline requirements with an anticipated graduation date set for after August 2027. 
US Work Authorization is required at time of application. Applicants must have work authorization that does not require future sponsorship.
This role will not be granting OPT support.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word functions.
Strong writing and editing ability, including the ability to summarize data.
Experience with electronic document management systems is a plus.
Experience with AI-assisted drafting and summarization tools is a plus.
Scientific or technical understanding.
Critical-thinking and analytical skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to report on site to Boston-Seaport, MA 3 days a week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
Hourly range: $41- $48 (PhD)
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Date Posted

23-Oct-2026

Closing Date

19-Nov-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider 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.

How we rate this

Medical Writing Intern at AstraZeneca rates 45 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Medical Writing Intern is an open job at AstraZeneca.
Level rates this role AI Level 2 of 4: Uses AI.
The listed pay is $41-$48/hr.
The role is based in US - Boston - MA.
The job was posted on October 23, 2026.
Seniority: intern.
Applications are handled by AstraZeneca. Apply on AstraZeneca

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Medical WritingScientific Data InterpretationAI Assisted WritingMicrosoft WordElectronic Document Management Systems

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