Student Placement - Medical Affairs

• You must be currently studying at a UK university and will be looking to complete a 12-month student internship as part of your undergraduate degree
• Studying towards a BSc degree (or equivalent qualification) in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related discipline, with a demonstrated interest in healthcare sciences and the healthcare industry.
• Strong communication, organisational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Eagerness to learn, contribute, and develop in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

12-Month Medical Affairs Student Placement offering hands-on experience across scientific projects, medical education, patient engagement, evidence generation, and cross-functional collaboration.

This 12-month placement offers hands-on experience in medical education, patient engagement, evidence generation, and scientific projects, while providing valuable insight into the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry.

• Support the delivery of Medical Affairs projects, including advisory boards, medical education activities, patient engagement initiatives, and access programmes.
• Contribute to Medical Affairs plans and support the implementation of activities across key therapeutic areas.
• Assist with evidence generation activities, including data gap analyses, local data generation studies, and investigator-initiated studies.
• Support medical communications, reporting, and team engagement activities, while developing knowledge of medicines, disease areas, and the healthcare environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on digital innovation, training, and business improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and pharmacovigilance processes.

This role will be based in our modern state-of-the-art co-working facilities in Moorgate, London. This site, at the heart of London provides fantastic amenities, support services and collaborative workspaces with convenient transport links.

In the event of your successful progression to the next stage, one of our future talent team will contact you within two - three weeks of the application closing date.

June 2027

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Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

No relocation

No

No Travel Required

Not Applicable

Not Indicated

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10/13/2026