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Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp

US Medical Affairs Digital Innovation & Medical Communications Intern (PharmD)

US - Boston - MA Posted today

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  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 99 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Head of Biopharma US Corporate Affairs” (Public Relations Managers) in DE: $330k–$330k, median $330k.
  • Existing work authorization requiredFrom the posting’s own wording.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 99 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp paid sponsored hires in similar roles
1 certified filing for “Head of Biopharma US Corporate Affairs” (Public Relations Managers) in DE: $330k–$330k, median $330k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($48 per hour) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

Alexion is seeking a US Medical Affairs Digital Innovation & Medical Communications PharmD Intern to support the US Medical Affairs organization at its Boston-Seaport, Massachusetts location. The PharmD intern will support focused digital innovation projects, develop practical AI enablement resources, contribute to Medical Communications initiatives, and translate data into actionable insights for US Medical Affairs stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Support a focused digital innovation project by documenting a current US Medical Affairs workflow, gathering input from stakeholders, identifying pain points, and developing a practical recommendation or lightweight prototype. • Create practical AI enablement resources, such as prompt guides, workflow examples, or job aids, that help US Medical Affairs colleagues use approved AI tools effectively and responsibly in their day-to-day work. • Support Medical Communications initiatives by organizing scientific content, assisting with congress-related deliverables, and improving the findability, tagging, or reuse of existing medical resources. • Analyze adoption, engagement, or workflow data for a defined digital initiative and translate the findings into a concise scorecard, dashboard, or presentation for US Medical Affairs stakeholders. • Conduct a focused assessment of emerging digital and AI capabilities relevant to Medical Affairs and present actionable recommendations, including potential benefits, limitations, and next steps. Required Qualifications • Currently pursuing a PharmD degree. • Meeting the applicable graduation timeline requirements with an anticipated graduation date set for after August 2027. • US Work Authorization is required at time of application. Applicants must have work authorization that does not require future sponsorship. • This role will not be granting OPT support. • Experience using accessible generative AI tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or Google Gemini, to research topics, summarize information, develop prompts, create content, or improve a school or project workflow is preferred. • Experience creating and organizing digital content using commonly available platforms such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, SharePoint, or a school learning-management system is preferred. • Experience developing presentations, written communications, videos, graphics, or social media content using tools such as PowerPoint, Canva, Adobe Express, Clipchamp, or similar applications is a plus. • Ability to report on site to Boston-Seaport, MA 5 days a week. • This role will not provide relocation assistance. • Hourly range: $48 per hour • #earlytalent Date Posted 30-Oct-2026 Closing Date 12-Nov-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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