Student Placement - Governance, Privacy and Capabilities

MSD Malaysia; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is offering a 12-month Governance, Privacy and Capabilities student placement in London, UK, focusing on compliance, privacy, and capability-building within a leading healthcare organisation.

You will support governance frameworks, SOP management, and cross-functional projects while developing practical skills in privacy, automation, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Pursuing a B.Sc. in life science, Pharmacy or equivalent healthcare qualification.
• Strong planning, numerical, analytical and IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of governance, process assurance, privacy, compliance, and capability-building activities within a leading healthcare organisation.
• Support delivery of compliance, governance, and privacy initiatives ensuring 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.

Skills

Accountability

Analytical Thinking

Business Development

Client Development

Clinical Research

Data Analysis

Data Privacy

Data Visualization

Data Wrangling

Detail-Oriented

Employee Training

Event Planning

Governance Framework

Planning Ability

Privacy Regulations

Education

B.Sc. in life science, Pharmacy or equivalent healthcare qualification

Tools

None

Job description

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.

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. For more Information visit our Future Talent page!

Required Skills

• Accountability
• Accountability
• Analytical Thinking
• Business Development
• Client Development
• Clinical Research
• Cloud Data Catalog
• Compliance Activities
• Compliance Monitoring
• Data Analysis
• Database Management
• Data Privacy
• Data Science
• Data Security
• Data Visualization
• Data Wrangling
• Detail-Oriented
• Employee Training
• Event Planning
• Governance Framework
• Individual Development Planning
• Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Planning Ability
• Privacy Regulations
• Project Delivery {+ 9 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. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.