Summer 2027 Innovation and AI Transformation Intern
AstraZeneca
Summary
Alexion is seeking an Innovation and AI Transformation Intern to support the Alexion AI Team within Information Technology at its Boston-Seaport, Massachusetts location. The intern will work on a specialized short-term project supporting capability builds or key business initiatives, identifying emerging trends and prototyping and testing new business models and technologies.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Identify emerging trends in technology and healthcare.
- Design experiments, then prototype and test them.
- Gain buy-in from the business on emerging business models and technologies.
- Workflow transformations using AI.
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Master's degree or a PharmD in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Design Engineering, or a related field.
- 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 or interest in digital innovation.
- Experience prototyping using AI tools.
- Experience with market research and experimentation.
- Experience in design.
- Familiarity with healthcare policy programs.
- Ability to report on site to Boston-Seaport, MA 3-4 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
- Program Dates: June 7th - August 13th, 2027
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Master's degree or a PharmD in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Design Engineering, or a related field
- Anticipated graduation date after August 2027
- US Work Authorization required at time of application; no future sponsorship
- No OPT support
- Experience or interest in digital innovation
- Experience prototyping using AI tools
- Experience with market research and experimentation
- Experience in design
- Familiarity with healthcare policy programs
- Ability to report on site to Boston-Seaport, MA 3-4 days per week
- No relocation assistance
Benefits
- Hourly rate $41.50-$48
- Program dates June 7 - August 13, 2027
Company overview
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company dedicated to accelerating the delivery of life-changing medicines that create enduring value for patients, society, and shareholders. With a workforce of over 94,300 employees worldwide, the company operates across three core therapy areas: Oncology, BioPharmaceuticals (including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, Respiratory & Immunology), and Rare Disease. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca maintains strategic R&D centers in Cambridge, Gaithersburg (US), Boston (US), Gothenburg (Sweden), Shanghai, and Beijing. The company generated $54.1 billion in total revenue in 2024 and invested $13.6 billion in scientific research and development. AstraZeneca's bold aspiration is to be pioneers in science, lead in disease areas, and transform patient outcomes, with a goal to launch 20 new medicines and achieve $80 billion in total revenue by 2030. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, health equity, and creating an inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation.