Leadership Trainee Program – Medical Path

Leadership Trainee Program – Medical PathAstraZeneca CEE-BA | Start date: OCTOBER 1, 2026

The CEE-BA Leadership Trainee Program at AstraZeneca is a two-year accelerated development opportunity designed for early-career talents who want to build their future in the healthcare industry and grow toward leadership roles. It is a unique chance to develop professional and leadership capabilities in one of the most innovative global biopharmaceutical companies.

As part of the program, you will gain hands-on experience across key functions, build strategic thinking, strengthen collaboration skills, and learn how to navigate a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. If you are curious, ambitious, and ready to learn quickly, this program can become the perfect starting point for your long-term career at AstraZeneca.

Join a vibrant and purpose-driven organization with the passion to push the boundaries of science and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. In the Medical Path, you will follow a structured development journey designed to prepare you for a future role as a Medical Advisor.

Your rotations will include:

12 months in Medical Affairs

You will gain exposure to core medical processes and capabilities, including administrative systems, advisor-related work across the full lifecycle, Eclipse, and regulatory activities.

12 months in Real World Evidence

You will develop experience in identifying data gaps, designing and implementing studies, and supporting evidence generation activities.

The program will start on October 1, 2026 and end on September 30, 2028.

Essential for the role

• Up to 3 years of professional experience in marketing, sales, medical, market access, or other relevant business areas, preferably in pharma, medical devices, healthcare, or FMCG
• Foundational understanding of clinical research and scientific literature
• Project management skills
• Understanding and ability to interpret clinical data
• Higher education degree, preferably in medicine, pharmacy, life sciences, or other related fields
• Growth mindset, willingness to take on new challenges, and ability to learn quickly
• Curiosity, proactivity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Strong development focus and ability to collaborate across different teams
• Excellent communication skills, including fluency in English
• Good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint

What we offer

• A 2-year accelerated development program
• Opportunity to learn quickly and build both leadership and professional skills
• Participation in diverse and impactful projects, including opportunities for cross-functional exposure
• A chance to be part of one of the most innovative biopharmaceutical companies in the world
• A competitive compensation package

Join AstraZeneca and help us make a positive impact on patients with our life-changing medicines. Be among our people who continue to make us an innovation-driven company that stands firmly among the world's leaders in biopharmaceuticals. APPLY!

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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.