Medical Education Intern

Location: Canada - Mississauga

12-month contract

At AstraZeneca, our bold ambition is to make cure possible across cancer types through novel medicines. We follow the science to understand cancer and its complexities, discovering and developing life-changing treatments to expand options and improve outcomes for patients around the globe. Our Oncology strategy is driven by the goal of pushing the boundaries of science – changing the practice of medicine and transforming the lives of people living with cancer.

This internship provides exposure to national medical education strategy, healthcare compliance, collaborator engagement, learning program delivery, and cross-functional pharmaceutical operations, making it an excellent development opportunity for candidates interested in Medical Affairs, Medical Education, Marketing, or Commercial healthcare careers.

Reporting to the Director, Centre of Excellence – Medical Education, the Medical Education Intern will support the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of national medical education initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the pharmaceutical industry while working with cross-functional teams and external healthcare professionals.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, diligent, collaborative, and eager to learn about medical education, healthcare compliance, and collaborator engagement. This role will contribute to educational initiatives aimed at enhancing healthcare professional (HCP) learning and improving patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Education Program Support

Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of national medical education programs and learning activities in the Respiratory – Inhaled portfolio including AZ-developed unaccredited learning programs, national webinars, visiting speaker programs, and other assigned learning activities.

Assist with program evaluation activities, data collection, feedback analysis, and reporting of program outcomes.

Content Development & Educational Tools

Support the creation, maintenance, review, and updating of

Veeva Approved Emails (VAEs)

Program toolkits

Speaker briefing materials

Field-facing program resources

Assist in the review of educational content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with approved materials (MLR, Medical-Legal-Regulatory review process).

Coordinate content updates and document management activities within approved internal systems.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Facilitate coordination of review and approval processes across multiple functions, including:

Medical Affairs

Medical Education

Marketing

Sales

Operations

Regulatory Affairs

Legal

Healthcare Compliance

Participate in medical education meetings and document key decisions and follow-up actions.

Compliance & Quality Support

Assist in ensuring educational activities and materials align with:

AstraZeneca (AZC) Learning Standards

Internal policies and procedures

Health Canada regulations

Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC) Code of Ethical Practices

Maintain accurate records and documentation supporting educational activities and program audits.

Continuous Improvement

Find opportunities to improve medical education processes, communications, tools, and implementation practices.

Support the development of templates, trackers, standard operating procedures, and best-practice resources.

Contribute ideas to enhance program efficiency, collaborator experience, and educational effectiveness.

Insights & Analytics

Assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing program metrics, participant feedback, and educational insights.

Qualifications

Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or equivalent experience, Master's, or professional program in:

Health Sciences

Life Sciences

Pharmacy

Biomedical Sciences

Public Health

Business with a healthcare focus

Related rigor

Skills & Experience

Strong organizational and project coordination skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams.

Ability to work optimally in a collaborative and matrixed environment.

Ability to learn and apply regulatory and compliance requirements.

Interest in medical education, healthcare professional engagement, pharmaceutical industry operations, and adult learning principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous internship, co-op, research, healthcare, or project coordination experience.

Experience working with data analysis, presentations, or event coordination.

Key Competencies

Learning agility and curiosity

Collaboration and teamwork

Communication and collaborator engagement

Organization and time management

Attention to detail

Initiative and accountability

Adaptability and continuous improvement approach

Professionalism and integrity

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme and expected to graduate after the completion of the internship.

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