External Scientific Partnerships (ESP) Intern
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:
In this role you will support members of the US Medical Excellence team as well as collaborating with cross functional partners. The summer intern will contribute to the Strategic Medical Goals of the US Medical Affairs organization byworking with the External Scientific Partnerships Lead on various acitivitesincludingthe development of USHealthcare Professional Association (HPA) partner portfolio, competitive analysis, congress and scientific leadership meeting preparation, and internal process improvement.
You will be responsible for:
Understanding the scientific platforms of several therapeutic areas
Innovative thinking and competitive analysis to support the development of the HPA partner portfolio
Creating an internal repository for External Scientific Partnerships using Sharepoint
Collaborating cross functionally to support contentdevelopment and pre and post meetingactivities
Attending and presenting HPA updates toTA Committee meetings
Joining, participating and presenting at Medical Excellence team meetings
You will need to have:
Currently enrolled full-time in a graduate level scientific or clinical program – PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent
Must currently have a 3.0 GPA or equivalent (No GPA requirement in posting)
Must be able to work 40 hours per week for 9 -12 weeks Jun-August, dependent on school calendar
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; problem solve; engage in complex and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours
We would prefer for you to have:
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills and strong interpersonal skills
High level of proficiency in MS Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline
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.