Overview
This role will be based in our modern co-working facilities in Moorgate, London. The site provides amenities, support services and collaborative workspaces with convenient transport links.
We are a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to enhancing lives through a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology treatments, vaccines and animal health products. Our dedication to delivering innovative solutions drives everything we do.
Working in a professional and friendly environment offers practical experience within the Medical Affairs Department in Central London. This department is part of our Medical Research Laboratories division, providing clinical, scientific, and technical expertise to the company and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will join our Medical Affairs team.
Role and Team
As a Medical Affairs Associate, you will support key strategies for Healthcare Professionals and patients. Our Medical Affairs team engages with industry leaders and medical experts to communicate the scientific value of our current and pipeline products. You will gain insight into the function of the Medical Affairs Department within a global company by working with Medical Advisors, Senior Medical Managers, Medical Science Liaisons, Clinical Research Associates, marketing and commercial colleagues across General & Speciality therapeutic areas, including HIV, Cardiovascular, Immunology, and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Activities may include field visits, team-based studies, advisory boards, medical education projects and patient access programs.
Responsibilities
* Working on assigned project(s) under supervision.
* Developing an understanding of our organisation’s products and disease areas.
* Supporting the clinical research team and medical team in daily activities.
* Providing administrative support for Patient Access Programmes.
* Attending field visits with team members.
* Compiling conference summary reports and medical slide sets.
* Being an audio-visual suite expert within Medical Affairs.
* Developing and maintaining internal media sites.
* Working with wider cross-functional teams on digital and social media projects and communications management.
* Leading the development of the Medical Affairs Newsletter and Medical Townhalls.
* Maintaining compliance with all statutory requirements, internal processes, and procedures.
Technical Specifications
* You must currently be at university and will be seeking a 12-month student internship as part of your undergraduate degree.
* Potential candidates in Biomedical Sciences or related science degree.
* Candidates must be entering a final or penultimate year of study, returning to a degree course after the placement.
* Evidence of interest in healthcare sciences.
Qualities We Look For
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and trust at all levels and with diverse stakeholders.
* Excellent problem-solving and innovation skills.
* Team player, willing to learn from and help others overcome obstacles.
* Confident with a willingness to get involved.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
* Very high accuracy and attention to detail.
* Ability to comprehend complex scientific literature.
How to Apply (Please Read)
Please complete the online application form by answering questions within the application and upload your CV and Cover Letter in a combined document in the resume/CV section.
Our standard Future Talent recruitment process is: online application, a virtual conversation and final assessment.
Next Steps
If you progress, a member of our future talent team will contact you within two to three weeks of the application closing date.
Start Date
June 2026
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be a company that embraces diversity and inclusion. We encourage colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
For more information, visit our Future Talent page.
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Current Employees apply: NONE
Current Contingent Workers apply: NONE
Notes
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Job Posting End Date: 10/07/2025. A job posting is effective until 11:59 PM on the day before the listed end date.
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