Student Placement - Medical Affairs

MSD Malaysia; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD UK is offering a 12-month Medical Affairs student placement in our Moorgate offices, London, delivering hands‑on experience across medical education, patient engagement, evidence generation and cross‑functional collaboration with healthcare professionals and scientists.

You will contribute to advisory boards, data analyses, and communications, while learning about regulatory and pharmacovigilance processes in a global biopharmaceutical environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at a UK university pursuing a 12‑month placement as part of an undergraduate degree.
• Studying Biomedical Sciences or related discipline with healthcare interest.
• Strong communication, organisational and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support Medical Affairs projects including advisory boards and medical education activities.
• Assist evidence generation activities and data gap analyses.
• Support medical communications and team engagement tasks.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on digital initiatives and improvements.

Skills

Medical Affairs

Project Management

Data Analysis

Data Visualization

Clinical Research

Communication Skills

Education

BSc Biomedical Sciences

Tools

Cloud Data Catalog

Database Management

Job description

Job Description 12-Month Medical Affairs Student Placement offering hands‑on experience across scientific projects, medical education, patient engagement, evidence generation, and cross‑functional collaboration. Our Medical Affairs team works with healthcare professionals, scientific experts, and cross‑functional partners to generate and communicate scientific evidence that supports better outcomes for patients. The team supports a diverse portfolio of pipeline and established medicines across a range of therapeutic areas. This 12‑month placement offers hands‑on experience in medical education, patient engagement, evidence generation, and scientific projects, while providing valuable insight into the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. 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

• Support the delivery of Medical Affairs projects, including advisory boards, medical education activities, patient engagement initiatives, and access programmes.
• Contribute to Medical Affairs plans and support the implementation of activities across key therapeutic areas.
• Assist with evidence generation activities, including data gap analyses, local data generation studies, and investigator‑initiated studies.
• Support medical communications, reporting, and team engagement activities, while developing knowledge of medicines, disease areas, and the healthcare environment.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on digital innovation, training, and business improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and pharmacovigilance processes.

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 BSc degree (or equivalent qualification) in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related discipline, with a demonstrated interest in healthcare sciences and the healthcare industry.
• Strong communication, organisational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.
• Eagerness to learn, contribute, and develop in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

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

• Adverse Events
• Adverse Events
• Clinical Research
• Cloud Data Catalog
• Cross-Functional Project Management
• Data Analysis
• Database Management
• Data Generation
• Data Science
• Data Security
• Data Visualization
• Data Wrangling
• Department Budgeting
• Detail-Oriented
• Event Planning
• Evidence-Based Medicine
• Healthcare Strategy
• Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Liaison Work
• Medical Affairs
• Medical Management
• Medical Sciences
• Medical Studies
• Multidisciplinary Teamwork
• Nursing Research {+ 10 more}

Employee Status: Intern/Co‑op (Fixed Term) Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable 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.