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:
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Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
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Job Posting End Date:
10/22/2026
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