Marketing Automation Intern
At a glance
Junior Email Marketing role at AstraZeneca (Alexion). Barcelona · full-time.
Pay not stated Email Marketing salary
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What you'll do
- Help run and improve the marketing automation and orchestration platform using Jira, ServiceNow, Zaidyn and SFMC
- Build and refine data pipelines and workflows, connecting platform documentation with data management
- Support process improvements and user acceptance testing, while exploring new AI features
- Work with teammates and stakeholders to deliver data solutions tied to business needs
What you bring
- You can secure an internship agreement through your university
- You hold a bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, economics or a related area
- You understand database management and have basic familiarity with marketing automation platforms
- You communicate fluently in English and bring an analytical, curious approach to learning and problem-solving
Who this fits
This junior internship suits someone starting out who wants practical experience with marketing automation, data workflows and reporting. You’ll work collaboratively across teams and adapt as tools and priorities evolve.
From the employer
We are looking for a curious, proactive, and eager-to-learn Marketing Automation and Orchiestration Platform Intern to join the Rare Disease Unit (RDU) IT team at AstraZeneca.
At RDU IT, attitude and behavior come first. We value people who take initiative, adapt quickly, and are driven to grow. If you are excited by the idea of exploring new technologies, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to use data to make a real impact in healthcare, this is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies while contributing to meaningful innovations in patient care.
The Marketing Automation Internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with leading IT and marketing platforms, contribute to operational efficiency, and develop highly transferable skills in a dynamic, innovative environment.
This is what you will do:
You will be part of a passionate, collaborative team focused on managing and optimizing our Marketing Automation and Orchestration Platform. In this role, you will gain end to end understanding of support with the use of most popular technologies such as Jira: Agile project management, ServiceNow: IT service workflows, Zaidyn Orchestration Engine:
Data-driven workflow automation, SFMC: Marketing campaign automation to improve automation driven marketing support.
You will be responsible for:
Learn by doing: Gain hands-on experience by contributing to real-world projects with modern data and automation tools.
Understand the big picture: Connect documentation, automation, and data management across platforms to drive team success.
Think like a builder: Design and refine efficient data pipelines and workflows using key automation tools.
Take initiative: Proactively improve processes, support UAT, and empower team efficiency.
Stay curious and adaptable: Explore new AI features and embrace evolving team needs and technologies.
Collaborate across the team: Share knowledge and work with diverse stakeholders to deliver business-driven data solutions.
You will need to have:
Possibility to sign an internship agreement with your University.
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, or a related field. Data management, with a strong understanding of database management concepts and best practices.
Eagerness to learn: You are curious and motivated to dive into unfamiliar technologies, processes, and best practices, and apply them in your daily work.
Data driven mindset : Use the data to drive optmisation.
Strong behavioral fit: You have the attitude to excel, and you are eager to grow by embracing new challenges and stepping outside your comfort zone.
You have the following technical basics, but most important, you are excited to keep learning, write cleaner code, and adopt best practices:
You have basic knowledge of Marketing Automation tools and possibilities enabled by those platforms.
Intermediate skills in Excel and report building are valued and will be an asset in this role.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA and Service Now.
Proactivity: You take ownership, seek opportunities to add value, and go beyond expectations with a critical and constructive mindset.
Adaptability: You stay comfortable navigating changing priorities, tools, and ways of working.
Problem-solving mindset: You know how to troubleshoot and are not afraid to ask for help when needed.
Team player: You communicate fluently in English and collaborate effectively across cultures.
We would prefer for you to have:
Basic understanding of agile methodology and exposure to project management
Understanding of marketing automation, Omnichannel strategy and understanding of marketing channels are required
Comfortable creating reporting and identifying learnings from the metrics
Comfortable working in international, cross-functional environments.
Ability to connect technical solutions to real business value.
Date Posted
29-oct-2026Closing Date
04-nov-2026Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify.