Learning & Development Intern

At AstraZeneca we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing ambitious thinking and innovation ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams functions and even the globe.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely designed with collaboration in mind providing space where teams can come together to strategize brainstorm and connect on key projects.

Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people the planet and our business are interconnected which is why were taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

About the Opportunity

AstraZeneca is a global science-led biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines. Within Oncology R&D our ambition is to help eliminate cancer as a cause of death. As an intern you will join a supportive global team contribute to meaningful work and gain practical experience in learning and development.

The Role

Working with the Head of Learning & Development you will help design coordinate and launch learning initiatives for Oncology R&D. You will support projects that connect capability needs with business priorities and gain experience in stakeholder engagement learning technologies data and responsible uses of AI.

What Youll Do

• Help identify learning needs and develop practical solutions.
• Coordinate learning projects meetings timelines and follow-up actions. Research learning trends tools and content and summarize findings.
• Support learning platforms and programs including Degreed Cornerstone and Xyleme.
• Create clear communications presentations and learning resources.
• Organize and analyze learning data to support reporting and decisions.
• Explore responsible uses of AI and digital tools to improve learning.

What Youll Gain

You will gain hands-on experience in a global pharmaceutical R&D environment receive coaching and feedback from experienced L&D professionals build your network and contribute to work with meaningful business and patient impact.

What Were Looking For

• Currently enrolled in a university degree program; relevant fields include education human resources business communications life sciences data technology or a related discipline.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Curiosity initiative adaptability and a collaborative mindset.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications.
• Interest in learning technologies data AI or digital tools; academic volunteer or extracurricular experience is welcome.

In summary this internship is an excellent opportunity for a motivated university student to build practical experience develop professional skills and contribute to meaningful learning initiatives in a global Oncology R&D environment. We welcome curious collaborative candidates who are ready to learn and make an impact.

Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:

• GTAA Top Employer Award for 10 years

• Top 100 Employers Award

• Canadas Most Admired Corporate Culture

• Learn more about working with us in Canada

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Are you interested in working at AZ apply today!

AstraZenecais an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing.

AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors including the candidates skills and experience job-related knowledge and other specific business and organizational some cases offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.

In addition our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program 4 weeks paid vacation and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.

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