Clinical Supply Associate Internship

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Clinical Supply Associate Internship
Macclesfield
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical business and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. AstraZeneca Summer Internships introduce you to the world of ground-breaking drug development, embedding you in highly dedicated teams, committed to delivering life-changing medicines to patients. Our 10–12-week program is designed for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students. We offer exciting opportunities across Research & Development, Operations, and Enabling Units (Corporate functions).
Our internships immerse students in the pharmaceutical industry, allowing the opportunity to contribute to our diverse pipeline of medicines whether in the lab or outside of it. You will feel trusted and empowered to take on new challenges, but with all the help and guidance you need to succeed. This internship will help you develop essential skills, expand your knowledge, and build a network that will set you up for future success. You will be surrounded by curious, passionate, and open-minded professionals eager to learn and follow the science, fostering your growth in a truly collaborative and global team.
Clinical Supply Associate
In Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D) we are the bridge which turns forward-thinking science into actual medicines that help millions of people around the world. We work across the entire value chain, crafting and delivering active ingredients, formulations and devices required to support new medicines – from supplies for use in early toxicology studies and clinical trials to developing the technology to ensure drugs can be scaled up for commercial manufacture.
The Clinical Supply Associate (CSA) supports the clinical supply management team with task-based activities to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of materials to clinical trial patients.
These activities include:
Management of temperature excursion assessments affecting clinical trial material.
Electronic document archiving and quality control.
User Acceptance Testing of digital systems.
Support the coordination of the purchase and delivery of External Commercial Products.
Facilitation of documentation activities ensuring inspection readiness to meet international GMP standards.
Coordination of ID testing requests of clinical trial material.
Documentation and coordination of product quality complaints and GXP deviations.
Utilising Supply Chain Management systems to support agile ways of working.
Continually improving the Clinical Supply Chain processes through visual management, problem solving, global standardisation and process confirmation.
In our 10–12-week summer intern program you will work alongside members of the Global CSA team (UK, US, Sweden, Poland) in one or more of the above areas depending on our operational needs at the time. You will follow SHE and GXP standards and will be personally accountable for these areas within your own work plans. This role is a great opportunity for someone who thrives working in an agile, vibrant and global environment.
Essential Requirements
Currently undertaking a degree and/or Masters in a scientific discipline or supply chain management
Excellent aptitude for digital systems
Thrives in a process orientated workplace, on task-based activities and with a focus on the customer/patient.
Team player with a structured problem-solving mindset and a focus on quality.
Comfortable in a high paced and agile environment.
Excellent communication and numeracy skills.
Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application
Must have UK right-to-work status
Must return to schooling at program close (candidates graduating before/during the programmes are ineligible
AstraZeneca is where you can immerse yourself in groundbreaking work with real patient impact.
Trusted to work on important projects, you’ll have the independence to take on new challenges while receiving all the guidance you need to succeed. Our collaborative environment is designed to help you grow professionally and personally, surrounded by passionate individuals eager to make a difference.
Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca, starting with the recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics.
We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any reasonable adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us on this exciting journey!
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Date Posted
07-Jan-2026Closing Date
19-Jan-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.Prep Tools
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