2027 Summer Medical Writing Operations Intern (PhD)

As a Medical Writing Operations Intern with Alexion's Medical Writing (MW) Operations team, you will work on a specialized short-term project supporting capability builds and key business initiatives.

Working under the guidance of team members and subject matter experts, you will help advance digital collaboration and AI adoption across Medical Writing, using Alexion-approved AI tools and Microsoft collaboration platforms.

Key Responsibilities Supporting selected projects under the guidance of team members and subject matter experts, including: Digital collaboration: developing reusable Microsoft Loop / Teams templates, piloting meeting practices, and creating a meeting-to-artifact playbook and decision/action tracker; summarizing pilot feedback.

AI adoption and enablement: collecting user feedback and priority use cases and developing a focused prompt starter pack; supporting AI tools and contributing to an adoption playbook reviewed by MW subject matter experts.

Developing and refining prompts to support fit-for-purpose GenAI outputs using approved AI tools and documenting test results for review by MW subject matter experts.

Working collaboratively with MW Ops and cross-functional teams to continuously improve processes. Creating brief training materials or communications to support adoption of the templates and prompt starter pack developed during the internship.

Attending and actively participating in MW Ops and Innovation Project team meetings. Providing an end-of-internship summary presentation and handing over completed project deliverables, findings, and recommendations to the MW Ops team.

Required Qualifications Currently enrolled full-time in a PhD program in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Data Science, Biomedical Sciences, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field.

Experience with GenAI tools and prompt development is required. Working during the internship will use Alexion-approved AI tools. Experience with Microsoft programs including Copilot, Word, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, and Loop is required.

Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, OneNote, and PowerPoint are desirable. The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English. Ability to organize and analyze project information, user feedback, process observations, and testing results, and clearly communicate findings to team members and subject matter experts.

Ability to conduct thorough and accurate research, have logical organizational skills, and clear, readable writing. Ability and desire to learn new techniques and best practices.

Good interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills. Attention to detail is a must. 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 granted OPT support. Ability to report on site to New Haven, CT. This role will not provide relocation assistance. Hourly rate: $48 per hour.

Preferred Qualifications Previous experience creating training materials, documenting processes, supporting digital collaboration, or conducting structured testing or data analysis.

Experience in clinical research or working with clinical regulatory documents is a plus, but not required. #earlytalent Date Posted 27-Oct-2026 Closing Date 18-Nov-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.

In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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