Student Placement - Digital Design, Operations & Systems

MSD in the UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in London offers a 12-month Digital Design, Operations & Systems student placement focusing on digital marketing operations, omnichannel campaigns, and marketing technology.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, engaging experiences for healthcare professionals. The role is based in Moorgate, London, with hybrid work arrangements and exposure to pharmaceutical regulation and analytics.

Qualifications

• Must be currently studying at a UK university for a 12-month 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 skills.
• Analytical, organized, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing teams in executing campaigns and scheduling emails.
• Assist with deployment of new capabilities and training.
• Ensure content compliance with UK regulations.
• Develop understanding of pharmaceutical regulation and digital technologies.
• Support website updates, virtual events, and omnichannel campaigns.

Skills

Digital Marketing

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree (in progress)

Tools

Marketing Platforms

Web Content Management

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
• Data Visualization
• Digital Marketing
• Document Management
• Drip Marketing
• Healthcare Marketing
• Health Economics
• Marketing
• Marketing Campaigns
• Marketing Content Strategy
• Marketing Operations
• Marketing Partnerships
• Marketing Processes
• Marketing Strategies {+ 8 more}

Employee Status

Intern/Co‑op (Fixed Term)

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

no

Job Posting End Date

10/13/2026

• A job posting is effective until 11 59 59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date.

Requisition ID

R420131

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre‑existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.