Student Placement - Regional Regulatory Operations Associate Specialist (EU & EEMEA)

MSD Malaysia; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in London is offering a 12-month Regional Regulatory Operations student placement. You will support regulatory planning across markets, coordinate timelines, and assist in submissions management while working in a hybrid office model at Moorgate, London.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience in regulatory operations, data analysis, and cross-functional teamwork within a global biopharmaceutical setting. Start date June 2027, with flexible collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Currently studying at a UK university and seeking a 12-month student internship as part of an undergraduate degree.
• Demonstrates strong organisational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration across diverse teams.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Support creation, tracking, and maintenance of regulatory submission plans and milestones across multiple markets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align timelines and build communication and teamwork skills.
• Assist in preparing reports and dashboards to support planning activities and process improvements.

Skills

Clinical Research

Data Analysis

Regulatory Affairs

Regulatory Operations

Data Visualization

Python

Learning Agility

Project Management

Tools

Python (Programming Language)

Cloud Data Catalog

Job description

Job Description 12-Month Regional Regulatory Operations Student Placement offering hands-on experience in regulatory planning, cross-functional collaboration, and submissions management across global markets. As part of the Regional Regulatory Operations team, you will work as a Regional Planner on a one-year student placement, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced, globally connected environment. You will support regulatory planning activities across diverse markets by coordinating timelines, maintaining accurate plans and helping teams deliver in line with regulatory requirements. This opportunity is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills, a collaborative mindset and a keen interest in regulatory affairs. If you are eager to learn, thrive in a dynamic environment and want to make a meaningful contribution, we would love to hear from you.

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.

This is a hybrid position wherein the team assembles at the office once weekly, while working remotely for the remainder of the week, with the possibility of adjustments based on business requirements.

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 creation, tracking, and maintenance of regulatory submission plans and milestones across multiple markets, ensuring timely updates and risk escalation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather inputs, align timelines, and build strong communication, presentation, and teamwork skills.
• Assist in preparing reports and dashboards to support planning activities, while contributing to process improvement initiatives within the regional function.
• Develop a foundational understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, Regulatory Operations, and the organisation’s products and disease areas through hands‑on experience.
• Engage in stretch assignments and cross‑functional projects to enhance personal development, build confidence, and expand professional networks.

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.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities across diverse teams.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Self‑motivated, eager to learn, and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated interest in healthcare sciences and a keen interest in regulatory affairs, regulatory operations, and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Required Skills

• Clinical Research
• Clinical Research
• Cloud Data Catalog
• Compliance Activities
• Data Analysis
• Database Management
• Data Science
• Data Security
• Data Visualization
• Data Wrangling
• Detail‑Oriented
• Event Planning
• Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Learning Agility
• Legal Compliance
• Medical Sciences
• Pharmaceutics
• Progress Monitoring
• Project Management
• Public Health
• Python (Programming Language)
• Regulatory Affairs Management
• Regulatory Documents
• Regulatory Management
• Regulatory Operations

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.

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. *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.