Student Placement - Governance, Privacy and Capabilities

MSD in the UK

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 13,000 - 18,000

Part time

14 hours ago

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Job summary

MSD in the UK offers a 12-month student placement in London to gain hands-on experience in governance, privacy, and capability-building within a leading biopharmaceutical environment. You will work with the GPAC team, spanning BP, ME&I, Privacy, and Foundational Capabilities, to support compliance and process improvement.

Based in Moorgate, London, the role features a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities to participate in cross-functional projects, training programs, and stakeholder

Qualifications

Must be currently studying at a UK university for a 12-month internship.
Pursuing a B.Sc. in life science, Pharmacy, or equivalent healthcare qualification.
Experience or interest in governance, compliance, privacy, or training is desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of governance, process assurance, privacy, compliance, and capability-building activities.
Support delivery of compliance, governance, and privacy initiatives to ensure adherence to internal policies and ABPI Code of Practice.
Contribute to business improvement projects by supporting adoption of innovative technologies, process simplification, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.
Assist in the design and delivery of training and capability-building programmes for colleagues.
Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic projects and strengthen stakeholder management and communication skills.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Numerical skills

IT Skills

Project Delivery

Stakeholder Communication

Training & Capability-building

Education

B.Sc. Life Science / Pharmacy (or equivalent)

Job description

12-Month Governance, Privacy and Capabilities

Student Placement offering hands-on experience in compliance, privacy, capability-building, business transformation, and cross-functional project delivery. The Governance, Process Assurance and Capabilities (GPAC) team brings together the UK Business Practices (BP), Medical Ethics & Integrity (ME&I), Privacy, and Foundational Capabilities functions. The team is responsible for governance frameworks, privacy, SOP management, process assurance, compliance with the ABPI Code of Practice, and employee capability development.

As part of GPAC, you will support initiatives that strengthen compliance, simplify processes, enhance capability-building, and enable colleagues across the organisation to deliver high-quality work to the highest standards.

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

Develop an understanding of governance, process assurance, privacy, compliance, and capability-building activities within a leading healthcare organisation.
Support the delivery of compliance, governance, and privacy initiatives that help ensure adherence to internal policies, industry regulations, and the ABPI Code of Practice.
Contribute to business improvement projects by supporting the adoption of innovative technologies, process simplification, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.
Assist in the design and delivery of training and capability-building programmes to help colleagues develop the knowledge and skills required to perform their roles effectively.
Partner with Medical Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Marketing, and other cross-functional teams to deliver strategic projects and build strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
Participate in patient engagement and other cross-functional initiatives, while taking on stretch assignments to support personal and professional development.

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.
Working towards a B.Sc. in life science, Pharmacy or equivalent healthcare qualification
Project management skills, with experience delivering initiatives from start to finish against clear goals and objectives.
Strong planning and organisational skills.
Strong numerical, analytical, and IT skills.
An interest or previous experience in governance, process assurance, compliance, privacy, or training, with a willingness to learn and develop in these areas.

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.

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