Medical Affairs Intern - Vaccines

Position Summary

This 12-month internship offers a unique chance to contribute to the Vaccines Medical Affairs team in Canada. You will support the execution of local medical plans and collaborate with colleagues across functions to deliver impactful medical education and scientific initiatives. Our team values curiosity, clear communication, and a proactive mindset. Join us to grow your skills, make a meaningful impact, and help unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Support the team in executing local medical strategies and operational activities.
• Assist with the development of scientific materials that are clear, balanced, and tailored to the needs of healthcare professionals.
• Help organize advisory boards, scientific training, and educational events, working closely with internal teams and external partners.
• Monitor scientific literature and relevant publications to provide timely updates to the team.
• Collect and analyze insights from field medical teams to support strategic decision-making.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance team efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.

Why You?

Basic Qualification

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• Completed or near completion of an advanced post-graduate degree in a science-related field such as biology, pharmacy, medicine, or health sciences (MSc, PhD, PharmD, MD).
• Strong scientific understanding with the ability to write clearly and accurately.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem solver with a strategic mindset and initiative to lead projects when needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Eligible to work in Canada.

This role is hybrid with an expectation of being in the office 2-3 days per week.

Preferred Qualification

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Experience or coursework related to vaccines, immunology, or infectious diseases.
• Familiarity with medical affairs roles, including medical education or advisory board support.
• Comfort working with digital tools and data analysis software.
• Experience collaborating across teams and with external vendors or agencies.
• Bilingual ability in English and French.
• Interest in further developing skills in medical strategy and stakeholder engagement.

What We Look For in You

You are eager to learn and open to feedback. You communicate clearly and work well with others in a collaborative environment. You take ownership of your work and respect confidentiality. Your curiosity drives you to explore scientific ideas and contribute meaningfully to our shared goals.

How to Apply

If this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply today. Please share your CV along with a brief note explaining your interest and how your background matches this role. We look forward to learning how you can contribute to getting ahead of disease together.