Medical Reviewer Intern - Working in Science 2026 Internship Program at AstraZeneca

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Research, Safety/AE Concepts, Medical Terminology, Data Review, Attention To Detail, Communication, Collaboration, Learning Mindset, Professionalism, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, MedDRA, WHO-DD, Data Visualization, Quality Control

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Medical Reviewer 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. Department description: The Medical Monitoring Unit is a specialized department within ARDU’s Research and Development organization dedicated to the meticulous medical review and monitoring of efficacy and safety data collected in clinical trials to ensure completeness, robustness, consistency, and accuracy of critical medical data to uphold the highest standards of data integrity and maintain the safety of clinical trial participants. General hiring requirements Foundational knowledge: Basic understanding of clinical research, safety/AE concepts, and medical terminology; familiarity with MedDRA/WHO-DD is a plus but not required. Data skills: Ability to work with patient-level data in Excel or similar tools; exposure to data visualization (e.g., PowerPoint, Tableau, or basic charts in Excel) is a plus. Attention to detail: Demonstrated accuracy in reviewing information, documenting findings, and following guidelines. Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable facilitating discussions and preparing summaries under guidance. Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within cross-functional study teams and take direction from study physicians/clinical scientists. Initiative and learning mindset: Willingness to learn medical monitoring processes, patient narratives, and quality control practices; asks questions and seeks feedback. Professionalism: Reliability in meeting timelines, escalating urgent issues appropriately, and handling sensitive patient data with discretion. Tools exposure: Familiarity with common office and collaboration tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams); experience with basic scripting or analytics (e.g., R/Python) is a plus, not required. Required skills, candidate background: Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Biomedical/Health Informatics, Life Sciences, Biostatistics). Nice to have: Ability to develop advanced computer skills to increase efficiency in day-to-day tasks Knowledge of medical coding dictionaries and conventions (e.g. MedDRA, WHO DD) Programming experience in data analysis and/or data mining set-up (e.g. Python, R, SAS) 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 Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Responsibilities

The intern will contribute to the Medical Monitoring Unit by meticulously reviewing and monitoring efficacy and safety data collected in clinical trials. This involves ensuring the completeness, robustness, consistency, and accuracy of critical medical data to uphold data integrity and participant safety.