Oncology Commercial Excellence Summer Intern

We are seeking undergraduate junior and Master's students majoring in Economics, Operations Management, Data Management, Systems Management, Information Technology, or a related field for two 12-Week Student Intern roles to be working in Gaithersburg, MD for a May 19th - August 8th contract period.

Position Duties:

Project 1 (Undergraduate):

• Customer Engagement operations stakeholder mapping/documentation for Speaker Programs and Advisory Boards.

• Developing, driving and managing the overall day-to-day operations for Speaker Programs, Advisory Boards and Consultant Activity capability to support Oncology Business Unit’s US region (5 Tumor teams matrixed across 5+ brands with multiple new products and indications).

Project 2 (Undergraduate/Graduate level):

• Launch Readiness Indicator reporting in Pelican similar to LaunchPAL tool to track the LRI.

• Increase visibility into launches through strategic guidance for launch PMs and providing process oversight.

• Identify and mitigate risks to upcoming launches in collaboration with Launch PMs and Brands.

• Ensuring that the optimized launch processes are adhered to in order to realize their value.

• Capture best practices during launches as well as post launch learnings.

• Presenting solutions to key stakeholders and leadership to get buy-in.

​Position Requirements

• Junior and Master's students majoring in Economics, Operations Management, Data Management, Systems Management, Information Technology, or a related field

• Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2025.

• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, analytical, and computer skills.

• Strong organizational skills required, including great- time management skills.

• Highly organized and able to work independently on multiple tasks in a demanding environment.

• Strategic and innovative – ability to keep a pulse of the future of pharma, be in the know and bring that knowledge in-house.

• Ability to analyze problems, gain insights and identify pragmatic solutions required.

• Ability to execute and implement solutions in a complex matrixed organization required.

• Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.

• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.

• This role will not be providing OPT support.

• Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD for 3-5 days a week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.

• Minimum grade point average of 3.0.

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.