Student Placement - IT Developer Analyst

MSD in the UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in London is offering a 12-month IT Developer Analyst Student Placement to gain hands-on experience in software development, business analysis, AI technologies, and Agile delivery within a global healthcare environment.

You will collaborate with international teams to develop and maintain cutting-edge IT systems, driving productivity and innovation while learning from experts in a global organisation committed to improving human health.

Qualifications

• 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 their opinions and engages in healthy debate to improve ideas and decisions to achieve better outcomes.

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.

Skills

Agile Project Management

Agile Tools

Analytical Problem Solving

Application Development

Data Analytics

Data Visualization

Project Management

Software Development

Education

Currently at university - 12 month internship

Job description

Job Description

12-Month IT Developer Analyst Student Placement offering hands‑on experience in software development, business analysis, AI technologies, and Agile delivery within a global healthcare environment. 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're 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. 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 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 their 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. By choosing to join our IT department, you'll gain hands‑on experience, learn from industry experts, and make meaningful contributions to a global organisation committed to innovation and continuous improvement.

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

Agile Project Management, Agile Project Management, Agile Tools, Analytical Problem Solving, Application Development, Business Process Design, Change Management, Clinical Research, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Decision Making, Document Management, Health Economics, Office Applications, Openness to Change, Proactive Thinking, Process Improvements, Project Delivery, Project Management, Reporting and Analysis, Retention Strategies, Schedule Adherence, Software Development {+ 7 more}

Preferred Skills

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Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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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.

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

Requisition ID R418573