Medical Affairs Intern, Rare Disease

We are looking for a Medical Affairs Intern (Rare Disease) to join our Canada Medical Affairs Team based out of Oakville, ON, CA (hybrid, 2 days per week onsite)

About the role

Join a dynamic and cross-functional Patient Value team where your voice matters and your contributions drive impact. As a Medical Intern supporting the Rare Diseases Medical team, you'll gain exposure to multiple functional areas, building a broad foundation of knowledge and experience in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

What you'll do

• Partner with the Medical Head and Medical Solutions Lead to support key processes and ensure effective implementation and oversight of the medical strategic and communication plans

• Contribute to projects that shape patient value delivery.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to generate insights and develop meaningful impact.

• Take ownership of assigned tasks and bring fresh ideas to the table.

Interested? For this position you'll need the following education, experience, and skills

• Education: Bachelor's Degree. Master's degree in Health Sciences or PhD strongly preferred.

• Experience: Previous work, co-op, or internship experience in a healthcare or life sciences setting is preferred.

• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential. Bilingualism in French is a strong asset.

• Collaboration: Proven ability to work independently and thrive in a team-oriented, cross-functional environment.

• Mindset: Solutions-focused, curious, and eager to learn.

• Organization: Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams, PowerPoint); experience with CRM and digital platforms is a plus.

• Prior industry insight experience in the pharmaceutical industry is considered an asset.

This position’s reasonably anticipated base annual salary range is $45.000-$55,000. The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge, skills, experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range.

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

We’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

Why work with us?

At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and members feel valued, respected, and supported. We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities.

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (e.g. alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please contact HRAnswers@ucb.com and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note that our hiring process includes the use of artificial intelligence (AI). All final hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.