12 Month Internship: Medical Affairs Department

12 Month Internship: Medical Affairs Department

Dublin, Ireland – Hybrid Working, 3 days on site per week.

€26,500 Salary

About AstraZeneca:

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-centred biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than a global leading pharmaceutical company.

At AstraZeneca, we‘re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and fuel your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

About the Intern placement:

The successful intern would gain an understanding of the role of medical affairs within AstraZeneca Ireland. The medical affairs department strives to uncover, understand, and fulfil unmet medical needs through the generation of scientific evidence and to deliver scientific value to key stakeholders and patients. Medical affairs colleagues engage in scientific exchange activities with key opinion leaders independent of sales department. Through these activities, medical affairs ensures that patients receive optimal medical care.

Join a Truly Inclusive and Supportive International Team.

There is a huge network of support available to you. You’ll have a dedicated supervisor, a supportive early talent peer network, and a variety of Employee Resource Groups you can join.

We help and empower each other, and our supervisors are committed to providing you with all the guidance and support you need to build your skills, confidence and capabilities.

Whatever your background and experience, you'll be welcomed and encouraged to speak up, ask questions and share knowledge. You will be a valued part of an international team of truly supportive, collaborative and inclusive individuals.

Are you ready to explore this exciting next step in your career? Apply today!

About AZ Ireland:

At AstraZeneca Ireland, we strive to stimulate continued creativity throughout our organisation by maintaining a culture in which our people feel valued, energised and rewarded for their ideas and contribution to our success - ideas which can make a difference in all aspects of our business and to healthcare in Ireland.

Currently about 100 people are employed by AstraZeneca in Ireland with a wide range of expertise in different areas including sales, marketing, medical & regulatory affairs, IT, finance and administration. Our Dublin office in Blanchardstown serves as a hub of communication between our office-based staff and more than half the company's employees that are directly involved in promotion of the company's medicines to healthcare professionals throughout the country.

About the Opportunity:

The role is suitable to those about to graduate and broadly includes the following key components:

• International congress planning support and documentation.

• Support medical review of promotional and medical materials.

• Advisory Board planning and documentation support.

• Internal capability development: training materials, support training session.

• Assist in KEE speakers’ approval.

• Other activities as guided by a mentor

Qualification, Skills & Experience:

Required:

• Ongoing studies in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing or medical related fields

• Strong planning and organisation skills

• Basic proficiency in use of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word

• Quick learner with good collaboration and teamworking skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders

• Desire to work in Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs

Desirable:

• Clinical experience

• Customer facing or project management experience

Applications Open: 20th January 2025

Applications Close: Midnight 16th February 2025

Interview Dates: 2nd & 3rd April 2025

Start Date: Week commencing 12th May 2025

This position is a 12-month fixed term contract.

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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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.