Early Oncology Clinical Development Intern, PharmD and PhD

At AstraZeneca, our purpose is to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. We believe the best way we can achieve this is to put science at the center of everything we do. It is this commitment that drives our ability to discover, develop and deliver the advancements the world needs in complex and difficult diseases like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.

This internship will run on a 12-week program schedule from May 24, 2027 – August 13, 2027. Start and end dates can be adjusted to align with the PharmD student’s rotation schedule.

This is a paid, full time (40 hours/week) position at the AstraZeneca R&D facility located at 1 Medimmune Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878.

*In order to be considered for this role, applicants must submit a Letter of Intent in addition to their resume.

Position Description:

The key learning objectives of this internship are to develop an understanding of and potentially contribute to:

• Scientific research process (including hypothesis generation and development)
• Clinical Development roles and being part of a Clinical Study Team
• Protocol development and study design
• Clinical development plans
• Oncology efficacy and safety assessments
• Data analysis, interpretation, and presentation
• Professional communication including verbal and written
• Working in an interdisciplinary environment
• Other as needed Clinical Sciences activities

Position Requirements:

• Enrolled in a PharmD or PhD program with 2 years of completed coursework by the start of the internship in May 2027.
• A strong passion for learning oncology drug development, with prior research experience preferred.
• Demonstrated project management skills: can prioritize multiple tasks and goals and deliver them in a timely, on-target and high-quality manner.
• Excellent teamwork skills: knows how to complete deliverables by working effectively with colleagues; can effectively drive discussions and decisions toward desired end results.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
• Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa (e.g., CPT, H1-B, F-1 (OPT), TN, or other non-immigrant status).
• This role will not be providing CPT or OPT letters of support.
• Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 5 days a week. This position will not be providing relocation assistance.
• Compensation: $41.50 per hour

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Date Posted

09-Nov-2026

Closing Date

22-Nov-2026

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