AstraZeneca Global

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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls - Project Management Intern (May 2026)

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On-site

  • United States

    United States

    • Maryland

Location

Maryland

Closing in 27 days

Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeInternship, Clerkship or Placement
  • SalaryUSD 37 - 41 / Hour
  • Application open dateApply by 28 Feb 2026
  • Start dateStart date 18 May 2026

Internship opportunity supporting CMC due diligence projects with AI integration and cross-functional collaboration in Gaithersburg, MD.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

  • Support CMC-focused due diligence projects emphasizing cost, resource, and timeline evaluation.
  • Integrate AI predictive tools to estimate timelines, resourcing, and budget impacts.
  • Assist with manufacturing cost-of-goods analyses to inform valuation.
  • Work cross-functionally with Biopharmaceutical Development (BPD) teams to consolidate inputs on headcount, vendor needs, funding requirements, and schedule risk.
  • Produce concise, decision-ready summaries aligned to due diligence reports.
  • Receive CMC project management training, including resourcing models, critical-path scheduling, and governance decision understanding.

About You

The company is looking for:

  • Junior and Masters-level students majoring in Biochemistry, biology, chemistry, bioengineering, data science, or a related field.
  • Expected graduation date after August 2026.
  • Application development skills and proficiency in programming languages such as Python applicable to company software systems.
  • Experience in data analysis and programming, including multi-variable analysis/modeling, with strong proficiency in ML and AI predictive tools and models.
  • Proficiency in visualization tools such as PowerBI.
  • Understanding of biological systems, antibodies, and complex data analysis.
  • CMC experience preferred.
  • Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.
  • US Work Authorization required at time of application.
  • Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD site 3-5 days per week; no relocation assistance provided.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation range: $37-$41 per hour.

Training & Development

CMC project management training including resourcing models, critical-path scheduling, and governance decision understanding.

How to Apply

Submit your application by the stated closing date. US Work Authorization and ability to work onsite in Gaithersburg, MD are required.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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United States
US CitizenUS Permanent ResidentUS Student Visa

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)
Engineering & Mathematics
  • Biomedical Engineering
IT & Computer Science
  • Data Science
Sciences
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Chemistry

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    US Citizen
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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AstraZeneca Global

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

Pharmaceuticals

AstraZeneca is a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription medicines in areas like oncology, cardiovascular, and respiratory health.