Medical Affairs Intern

Job Description

Medical Affairs Intern

As a Medical Affairs Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment and support the Medical Affairs team in scientific and cross-functional activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct literature reviews and support the evaluation and interpretation of scientific and medical publications.
• Summarize and communicate complex medical and scientific information in both written and verbal formats.
• Review clinical trial data and assist in the preparation of scientific materials, presentations, and reports.
• Support evidence generation initiatives and medical projects under the guidance of the Medical Affairs team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including Clinical Operations, Pharmacovigilance, Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO), Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, and other relevant departments.
• Support scientific communications, medical information activities, and internal knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilities while managing assigned projects.
• Maintain a proactive attitude, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning and development.

Background & Qualifications

• Be a 4th-year or higher medical student.
• Be available to work 3 full days per week during the internship period.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Be able to reside in Istanbul throughout the internship period.
• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking, scientific curiosity, and a willingness to learn in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Possess strong collaboration and communication skills with a proactive and responsible working style.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a highly motivated medical student who is scientifically curious, eager to learn, and excited to contribute to improving patient outcomes through innovation, research, and collaboration.

Required Skills:

Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Detail-Oriented, Event Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Project Management, Python (Programming Language), Software Proficiency, Vendor Relationship Management

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

10/22/2026

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