Biostatistics R&I Intern - Working in Science 2026 Internship Program

Turn your curiosity into impact. Join AstraZeneca for a 3 – month hybrid internship starting in July and work with teams pushing the boundaries of science.

About the program
The Working in Science Internship Program is designed for last year's students and recent graduates who want to apply what they’ve learned in a real, global biotechnology environment. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects, gain mentorship, and develop skills that set you up for future success.

The purpose of the biostatistics team is to optimise delivery of product development and support of commercialization through the designing of clinical trials, planning and performing statistical analysis of the collected data, and interpretation of the results. Statisticians, utilizing all possible evidence sources, support decision-making for trials and key business decisions.

Statistics in clinical trials; planning and conducting analyses, setting up plans for analyses, scenario assessments, simulation exercises to evaluate different methodologies etc.

General requirements:

• Preferred educational background in Applied Mathematics or Statistics, demonstrating strong theoretical and practical skills
• Good knowledge of the main MS Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Good collaboration skills
• Positive energy
• Experience in a statistical software (SAS, R, Python, SPSS) is preferred but not required

Required skills:

• Basic knowledge about statistics and probability
• Attention to details
• High level of responsibility

Key details

• Eligibility: Final year students and recent graduates. Please review the specific requirements for each role.
• Duration: 3 months, starting in July.
• Working model: Hybrid, with partial on‑site presence.
• Selection process: Application review against objective criteria, HireVue video responses, then a remote meeting with the recruiting team.
• Timeline: Apply by 21 March 2026. Results by mid-April.

Important information

• Completion of the internship does not guarantee contract extension or further employment at AstraZeneca. Future opportunities may be advertised separately and require a new application.
  

How to apply

Read the role description carefully and submit your application before the deadline. Shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation to complete HireVue. You can also connect with our community and learn more about the program via our LinkedIn group: https://qr.short.az/Join_our_LinkedInGroup

Date Posted

01-mar-2026

Closing Date

20-mar-2026

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.

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.