New · posted Nov 1
AstraZeneca · Pharmaceuticals
Medical Writing Intern
- Boston, MA
- Hybrid
- Internship
- Associate & Specialist
The role
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.
Date Posted
23-Oct-2026
Closing Date
19-Nov-2026
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What you need
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)
What you'll do
- 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.
Pay
$85,280 – $99,840 a year
Employer provided$41.00 – $48.00 an hour · yearly at 2,080 hours (40 a week)
Where you'll work
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| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $85,280 | — | $99,840 |
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