Human Resources and Development Internship

The AstraZeneca Summer Internship Program

10–12-week development experience running through the summer months each year

Internships are meant to be a catalyst in helping students gain hands on learning & exposure to the career they’re pursuing.

Internships benefit students by supporting them to:

• Build their professional network.

• Gain relevant experience for post-graduation opportunities.

• Expose them to AstraZeneca as a possible future employer.

Intern Eligibility Requirements:

• Students must be 18 years or older at time of hire; and not require sponsorship to work in the UK

• Students pursuing undergraduate, masters or doctoral degree.

A salary will be paid.

Accountabilities:

Build and networking relationships with others in the L&D team, HR and the business as a whole. Develop knowledge around the HRD and people within the business. Complete and build skills around administration related to HR, L&D and Communications.

Essential Skills

• Computer Literate

• Detail-oriented, accurate, and organized in your approach

• GCSE'S including Maths & English

• Confident using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Enthusiastic with positive attitude

• Hard working and organised

Desirable

An interest in business and people/psychology

Key activities

• Help the team with HR process administration.

• Assist with calendar management, HR process implementation, and step in when administrative support is needed.

• Put together communications for the site workplace intranet, support the Communications Manager with communication administration tasks and events

• Support training administration processes where required including processing of training forms and monitoring of the email inbox.

• Co-ordinate site training

What are we looking for?

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. We’re deeply committed to our strategy of being a great place to work. For us, that includes fostering an environment where everyone can be among inclusive, supportive individuals with curious minds.

A company that genuinely follows the science and values individuals at all levels, you’ll be backed and encouraged to speak up, ask questions, and share ideas to push the boundaries of science and continuously learn and explore.

Our purpose is bold and so is our approach. Becoming a more agile and innovative company means building a dynamic, inspiring culture where we celebrate entrepreneurial thinking and act with a sense of urgency. We are courageous, taking risks and learning from both success and failure. We are curious, creative, and open to new ideas and ways of working. Above all, we are passionate about science and driven to always put patients first. When you join us, you will be part of a great place to work; in an environment that energizes and empowers each of us to achieve our goal to develop and deliver medicines.

Applications will be open until 18th February 2025

This placement will take place 02/6/2025 - 08/8/2025 and you can expect to hear from us by the end of March 2025.

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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.