Graduate - Medical Affairs (Multiple positions)

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceutical company in London is offering a 24-month rotational program in the Medical Affairs team. This position involves supporting key activities related to the oncology pipeline, collaborating with various teams, and developing partnerships to improve patient access to medicines. Candidates must hold a PhD or be a registered pharmacist and demonstrate project management skills. The program aims to prepare graduates for permanent roles within the organization.

Qualifications

• Complete studies between 2024 and 2026.
• Demonstrates initiative and proactivity.

Responsibilities

• Support the Medical Affairs team with strategic medical plans.
• Lead activities across the oncology pipeline clinical development pathway.
• Collaborate with Clinical Trials Organisation for site identification.

Skills

Project management experience

Understanding of the healthcare landscape

Ability to digest complex clinical information

Education

PhD in a relevant field or registered Pharmacist

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Location: Moorgate, London. The role is based in state-of-the-art co-working facilities in central London with convenient transport links and on-site amenities.

Responsibilities

This is a 24-month rotational programme within the UK Medical Affairs team, with opportunities to rotate between therapy areas. You will support the relevant Therapy Area Medical Head and directorate members in delivering the strategic medical plan and work in partnership to deliver operational excellence. The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading and collaborating on key activities across the oncology pipeline clinical development pathway to support the delivery of the strategic medical plan.
• Collaborating with UK Clinical Trials Organisation to identify research sites related to our oncology pipeline and supporting the development of pipeline strategies and objectives for pipeline assets.
• Supporting the process of UK scientific leaders mapping and identification to enable continuous engagement and input for the oncology pipeline.
• Working cross-functionally on specific projects within the strategic medical plan such as symposia, advice-seeking activities, and medical education initiatives.
• Developing partnerships with market access, regulatory and development colleagues to rapidly gain patient access to medicines (e.g., Health Technology Appraisals, patient access schemes, compassionate use programmes).
• Contributing to data gap analysis for the oncology therapy area with the cross-functional team to identify and execute key evidence generation activities.

What happens at the end of the 24-month scheme?

Throughout the programme you will receive guidance and mentoring to prepare you for applications to permanent roles within the organisation, with the aim of continuing your career journey with the company.

Technical Requirements

• A PhD Scientist or registered Pharmacist
• Project management experience with examples of delivering initiatives from start to finish with clear goals and objectives
• Demonstrates an interest in the healthcare landscape in the UK, including the structure of the NHS
• Demonstrates ability to digest complex clinical information and interpret its relevance to the UK market

Qualities we look for

• Operates with a high level of integrity, transparency and accountability
• Comprehends and aligns with the organisation’s core values
• Aligns and fosters a culture of diversity and inclusivity
• Demonstrates initiative, proactivity and academic curiosity
• Encourages and supports colleagues through teamwork
• Demonstrates clear and effective communication
• Demonstrates a desire to learn and improve performance through feedback

Eligibility Criteria

We are looking for individuals based in the UK who complete their studies between 2024 and 2026.

Important Note

We do not provide sponsorship for UK work visas during or after the graduate program. To be eligible for the 2-year program, you must have the right to work in the UK for its entire duration.

How to Apply

Please complete the online application form by answering questions within the application and upload your CV and Cover Letter in a combined document in the resume/CV section. Our standard Future Talent recruitment process is: an online application, a virtual conversation and a final assessment.

Next Steps

If you progress to the next stage, a member of the future talent team will contact you within two to three weeks of the application closing date.

Start Date

September 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

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