Sustainability and Data Internship

Sustainability & Data Internship

Macclesfield

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company, and our innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. AstraZeneca Summer Internships introduce you to ground‑breaking drug development by embedding you in highly dedicated teams committed to delivering life‑changing medicines to patients. Our 10–12‑week program is designed for undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students and offers opportunities across Research & Development, Operations, and Enabling Units (Corporate functions).

Our internships immerse students in the pharmaceutical industry, with the chance to contribute to our diverse pipeline of medicines—whether in the lab or beyond it. You will be trusted and empowered to take on new challenges, with the support, mentorship, and guidance you need to succeed. This internship will help you develop essential skills, expand your knowledge, and build a network for future success. You will work with curious, passionate, and open‑minded professionals who follow the science, fostering your growth in a truly collaborative and global team.

Role Overview

The Sustainability & Data Intern will support the Operations Zoladex team's Sustainability agenda by developing and enhancing Zoladex‑specific digital applications. You will help develop front-end data visualisation dashboards within the department, improve data‑driven decision‑making, and gain exposure to the complexities of sterile manufacturing.

Key Accountabilities

Application development and iteration: Collaborate with key support functions and end users in sterile manufacturing to design, build, and iterate solutions using either Power BI, Power Apps or Power Automate.

Requirements and prototyping: Support requirements gathering, process mapping, wireframing, and rapid prototyping to validate concepts with users.

Testing and quality: Assist with functional testing, data validation, and usability checks to ensure reliable, compliant solutions.

Documentation and onboarding: Create user guides and support training.

Data insights and visualization: Develop dashboards and visual analytics to surface operational performance and enable informed decision‑making.

Essential Criteria

Education: Currently enrolled in a degree with a digital/data focus (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science/Analytics, Information Systems, Engineering).

Technical experience: Hands‑on experience building with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate). Basic understanding of data modeling and visualization.

Eligibility: At least 18 years of age at time of application; UK right‑to‑work; must return to studies at program close (candidates graduating before/during the program are ineligible).

Desirable

Self‑leadership: Ability to work proactively, manage tasks independently, and follow through on commitments.

Communication and stakeholder engagement: Clear written and verbal communication; comfort engaging shop‑floor operators and cross‑functional stakeholders.

User experience: Understanding of UX principles and the ability to translate user needs into intuitive interfaces.

Manufacturing exposure: Interest in or exposure to GMP/sterile manufacturing environments and Lean principles.

Additional tools: Familiarity with Tulip, SQL, DAX, or Python for data transformation is a plus.

What Youll Gain

Real‑world impact: Deliver digital solutions that improve sustainability performance in a sterile manufacturing setting.

Mentorship and network: Work alongside experienced digital, sustainability, operations, and manufacturing professionals.

Professional development: Strengthen your product mindset, stakeholder skills, and technical capabilities in a regulated environment.

AstraZeneca is where you can immerse yourself in groundbreaking work with real patient impact.

Trusted to work on important projects, youll 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!

Date Posted

05-Jan-2026

Closing Date

19-Jan-2026

Our 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.