Medical Affairs Intern supporting scientific communications, evidence generation, congress planning, and digital initiatives at biotechnology company Biogen. Building scientific, analytical, and project management skills through a 12-month Canadian internship.
Responsibilities
Support Medical Affairs projects by coordinating timelines, tracking action items, and assisting with project documentation
Conduct literature searches and summarize scientific publications, clinical data, and medical insights
Assist in developing and reviewing presentations, medical education materials, trackers, and internal resources
Support planning and execution of medical congresses, advisory boards, and educational events
Organize and maintain documentation, records, and project trackers in accordance with company policies and compliance requirements
Track contracts and stakeholder engagement
Support evidence-generation and field medical activities through data organization, insight capture, and summary reports
Update SharePoint pages, team resources, and process documentation
Assist in developing dashboards, reports, and digital tools
Collaborate with Medical and cross-functional partners including Commercial, Market Access, Patient Advocacy, Regulatory, and Compliance
Participate in team meetings and discussions on scientific developments, healthcare trends, and Medical Affairs priorities
Support digital and AI-enabled tools to improve processes and productivity
Ensure activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards
Perform other required duties
Requirements
Currently pursuing a degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, or related discipline
Strong interest in Medical Affairs, biotechnology, clinical research, healthcare strategy, and scientific communications
Fluent in English, verbal and written
Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills
Ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific information clearly and effectively
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and SharePoint
Experience with data visualization, digital tools, or AI applications is considered an asset
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate across diverse teams
Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work across multiple digital platforms and early adoption of new systems/applications
Benefits
Mentorship
Hands-on project experience
Opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding skills
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