Medical Education Intern

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 equiv