Student Placement - IT Developer Analyst

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader in London is seeking an IT Developer Analyst Placement Student. This internship will involve developing IT systems, applying AI technologies, and enhancing technical skills in a collaborative environment. Candidates must be enrolled in a UK university and exhibit strong programming, problem-solving, and communication skills. Join to make a difference in human health and innovation.

Qualifications

• Currently studying at a UK university and aiming for a 12-month internship.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to collaborate and voice opinions for better outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new business applications and websites.
• Apply AI technologies in healthcare challenges.
• Engage in change management and collaborate with global teams.

Skills

Programming proficiency

Application development

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Currently enrolled in UK university

Job description

Overview

Job Description. 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.

Join Our Global Healthcare Leader as an IT Developer Analyst Placement Student

Are you a university student eager to innovate at the heart of a global healthcare leader? Join our dynamic IT team as a placement student and play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining cutting-edge IT systems that drive productivity and innovation. Collaborate with international teams, leverage AI technologies, and enhance your technical and analytical skills in an Agile environment. We are looking for passionate individuals with excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Apply now to kickstart your career and contribute to our mission of creating the greatest value for human health.

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 and implement new business applications, websites, and mobile apps.
• Apply AI technologies to solve real-world challenges in healthcare.
• Provide technical expertise for integrating and maintaining systems, managing projects with mentor guidance.
• Engage in change management processes, collaborating with global teams and multiple departments to ensure continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory guidelines, adhering to data risk management and security protocols.
• Deliver projects through various phases of the system development lifecycle, enhancing and supporting existing systems and solutions.

Requirements

• You must currently be at university and will be looking to complete a 12-month student internship as part of your undergraduate degree. Proficiency in programming and application development with strong computer, communication, problem-solving and innovating skills.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and willingness to collaborate as part of a team.
• Encourages curiosity, voices opinions and engages in healthy debate to improve ideas and decisions to achieve better outcomes.
• Acts with urgency, rigor and determination to enable us to continue to deliver our medicines and vaccines around the world.

How to Apply (Please Read)

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. 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 then a final assessment.

Next Steps

In the event of your progression to the next stage, one of our future talent team will contact you within two to three weeks of the application closing date.

Start Date

June 2026

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!

Requisition ID: R364959