Global Study Associate 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:
Our Team is responsible for delivery of global clinical studies from study set-up through maintenance, close-out and study archiving.

The GSA-Intern supports the Global Study Director (GSD), Global Study Associate Director (GSAD) and/or Global Study Manager (GSM) with coordinating activities, ensuring quality and consistency. The GSA-Intern supports with administration & systems and with other delegated aspects of clinical study execution in accordance with applicable clinical trial regulations (ex. ICH-GCP), AstraZeneca (AZ) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), AZ policies & best practices and AZ values & behaviours.

General hiring requirements

Required skills, candidate background:

• Understanding of the ICH/GCP guidelines and basic knowledge from clinical trials (even from internet)

• Ability to develop advanced computer skills to increase efficiency in day-to-day tasks

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

• Demonstrate ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment

• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

• Eager to learn

• Graduates and students in the last years of universities

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

Closing Date

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.