Medical Writing Intern
at AstraZeneca
Location
US - Boston - MA
Compensation
$85k–$100k USD
Type
intern
Posted
3 days ago
Market range · company + function + seniority
p25 · target · p75 · n=102
Posted $100k · well below market
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Job description
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-2026Closing Date
19-Nov-2026Our 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.
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