US Medical Affairs Oncology, Lung Franchise Intern

AstraZeneca is hiring a US Medical Affairs Oncology, Lung Franchise Intern. It pays $42-$48/hr and Level rates it ; you can apply on AstraZeneca.

Level's read on this job

Level rates this role Uses AI ●●○○: an ordinary role that requires AI tools.
Tools and skills the posting cites include ChatGPT, Copilot and MS PowerPoint.
Level classifies it as an internship.
Level lists 1,300+ other open roles at AstraZeneca.
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AI in this role

US Medical Affairs Oncology intern role assisting with medical plans, data analysis, and launch activities, with preference for AI tool familiarity.

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We are looking for PhD or PharmD students studying pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or biomedical engineering for a 12-week internship role at our site in Gaithersburg, MD from May 24, 2027 to August 13, 2027.

Position Description:

Contribute to development of medical plans for lung cancer indications.
Analyze and synthesize medical insights from multiple sources to inform medical strategy and tactics.
Assist with launch activities for potential Lung Phase 3 Trial data readouts.
Support the team across various projects, including medical launch meetings, conference planning and execution, medical team meetings, and tactical execution of lung cancer projects.

Position Requirements:

PhD or PharmD students studying pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or biomedical engineering.
Strong scientific background is required.
Proficiency with MS PowerPoint, Excel, ChatGPT/CoPilot is preferred.
Analytical and presentation skills are preferred.
Prior oncology research experience is a plus.
Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.
Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2027.
US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
This role will not be granting OPT support.
Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD site 3 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
Compensation: $41.50 - $48 per hour.

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Date Posted

29-Oct-2026

Closing Date

18-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

US Medical Affairs Oncology, Lung Franchise 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

US Medical Affairs Oncology, Lung Franchise Intern is an open job at AstraZeneca.
Level rates this role AI Level 2 of 4: Uses AI.
The listed pay is $42-$48/hr.
The role is based in US - Gaithersburg - MD.
The job was posted on October 29, 2026.
Seniority: intern.
Applications are handled by AstraZeneca. Apply on AstraZeneca

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Medical AffairsOncologyData AnalysisPresentationClinical ResearchChatGPTCopilotMS PowerPoint

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Tell me about a project where oncology was part of your work. What did you do?
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Tell me about a project where presentation was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where clinical research was part of your work. What did you do?

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