Specialist Programmer 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.

Join AstraZeneca’s Data De identification Team - 15 passionate programmers based in Warsaw with a global remit to protect patients’ privacy when sharing clinical data across and outside of AstraZeneca. We collaborate closely with the R&D Data Office and Clinical Trial Transparency to enable responsible data use, while designing and evolving the technology that powers our work in partnership with the Data Automation, IT, and the R&D Data Office.

General requirements:

• BSc (or local equivalent) in Mathematics, Statistics, Informatics, Life or Social Sciences or equivalent experience.
• Experienced in developing programming utilities and tools.
• SAS programming experience (or equivalent).
• Ability to apply problem solving and quality focused.
• Understanding of compliance principles.
• Good communication skills in both written and spoken English.
• Good collaboration skills

Required skills:

• Good programming skills (SAS, Python)
• Cloud computing knowledge would be an asset
• Independent thinking and proposing solutions
• Careful application of instructions with understanding
• Ability to work in a team

​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

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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.