Student Placement - Digital Design, Operations & Systems

MSD Malaysia; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is offering a 12-month Digital Design, Operations & Systems student placement in London to gain hands-on experience in pharmaceutical marketing operations and omnichannel campaigns.

You will support marketing teams, help deploy new capabilities, and ensure regulatory compliance while developing cross-functional collaboration and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Currently studying at a UK university and seeking a 12-month student internship.
• Pursuing a degree in Digital Marketing, Marketing, Business, or related field.
• Understanding of digital marketing fundamentals (email, websites, social media).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing campaigns by facilitating platform adoption and email scheduling.
• Develop webpages and liaise with agency vendors.
• Provide training and support to marketing and medical teams.
• Ensure content compliance with UK regulations.
• Assist with website updates, virtual events, and omnichannel campaigns.

Skills

Advertising Strategies

Analytical Problem Solving

Brand Experience Design

Brand Marketing

Business Marketing

Calendar Management

Clinical Research

Customer Engagement

Data Analytics

Database Management

Data Entry

Job description

Job Description 12-Month Digital Design, Operations & Systems Student Placement offering hands-on experience in digital marketing operations, omnichannel engagement, customer experience, and marketing technology. As part of the Digital Design, Operations & Systems (DOS) team, you will play a key role in supporting pharmaceutical marketing activities across the UK by helping to deliver engaging, compliant, and effective digital experiences for healthcare professionals. Working closely with marketing, medical, agency, and global stakeholders, you will contribute to omnichannel campaigns across a range of channels, including websites, email communications, virtual and hybrid events, and digital engagement platforms. This 12-month placement offers hands-on experience in digital marketing operations, customer experience, marketing technology, data and analytics, and business process improvement. You will have the opportunity to support the rollout of new digital capabilities, contribute to innovative projects, and develop valuable cross-functional collaboration, project management, and communication skills, while gaining insight into the pharmaceutical industry and the evolving digital healthcare landscape. This role will be based in our modern state-of-the-art co-working facilities in Moorgate, London. This site, at the heart of London provides fantastic amenities, support services and collaborative workspaces with convenient transport links. We are a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to enhancing the lives of individuals through a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology treatments, life-saving vaccines, and animal health products. Our unwavering dedication to delivering innovative solutions is the driving force behind everything we do.

Responsibilities

Supporting marketing teams in the business as they execute pharmaceutical marketing campaigns by facilitating platform adoption and use, such as scheduling email sends, developing webpages and liaising with agency vendors. Support deployment of new capabilities to the business, including providing training and support to the marketing and medical teams. Ensure compliance with UK regulations by performing regular manual checks on content. Development in role understanding pharmaceutical regulation, digital accessibility and evolving digital technologies. Support the development and delivery of marketing projects such as website updates, virtual events, and omnichannel campaigns.

Requirements

You must be currently studying at a UK university and will be looking to complete a 12-month student internship as part of your undergraduate degree. Studying towards a degree (or equivalent qualification) in Digital Marketing, Marketing, Business, or a related discipline; however, applications from all degree backgrounds are welcome. Understanding of digital marketing fundamentals, including email, websites, social media, or digital customer engagement channels. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams. Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.

Start Date

June 2027

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Required Skills

• Advertising Strategies
• Advertising Strategies
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Brand Experience Design
• Brand Marketing
• Business Marketing
• Calendar Management
• Clinical Research
• Customer Engagement
• Data Analytics
• Database Management
• Data Entry