Global Talent Acquisition Internship

MSD; Cork, Dublin; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

MSD is offering a Global Talent Acquisition internship that will support your early career in the pharmaceutical recruiting field. You will assist with candidate screening, competency-based interviews, and other duties while contributing to Ireland branding and Future Talent activities.

You will work in a hybrid setup (2–3 days on site) at Cork or Dublin, engage with senior Talent Acquisition Partners on projects, and gain practical experience in data analytics, branding, events, and

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate pursuing HR qualification or relevant discipline.
• Interest in working within a large matrix healthcare organisation.
• Excellent attention to detail and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support in the recruitment process including candidate screening, competency-based interviews and other adhoc duties.
• Supporting all Ireland branding initiatives across print, social media and radio.
• Participate in designing and implementing of our Future Talent activities such as hosting webinars and supporting events.
• Engage with Senior Talent Acquisition Partners on project initiatives and support the team as required.
• Experience or interest in creating digital branding materials is an advantage.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Clinical research

Data analytics

Database management

Data entry

Data visualization

Document management

Health economics

Office applications

Process improvements

Project management

Reporting and analysis

Technical support

Technical training

Workload prioritization

Education

HR qualification or relevant discipline

Job description

Global Talent Acquisition - Internship

Are you our 2027 Talent Acquisition Intern? We have a fantastic opportunity that will support you with starting your career journey within the pharmaceutical industry. Not only will you learn skills both technical and professional but work on projects to support the Talent Acquisition team to continue to attract talent for our business. You, will be part of a diverse and inclusive, multi-skilled global team of highly motivated individuals.

So, what do you need to do?

• Support in the recruitment process including candidate screening, competency-based interviews and other adhoc duties
• Supporting all Ireland branding initiatives across print, social media and radio
• Participate in designing and implementing of our 2027/2028 Future Talent activities such as hosting webinars, supporting events, and be a team member of the Ireland Future Talent coordination team
• Engage with Senior Talent Acquisition Partners on project initiatives and support the team were required
• Having experience or interest in creating digital branding materials an advantage

The ideal person will have:

• Working towards a HR qualification or relevant discipline
• Have an interest for working in a large matrix healthcare organisation
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive mindset

Required Skills

Analytical Problem Solving, Clinical Research, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Health Economics, Office Applications, Process Improvements, Project Management, Reporting and Analysis, Technical Support, Technical Training, Workload Prioritization

If successful in this role you will be working in a hybrid model of virtual and onsite (2-3 Days per week) which can be in our Cork or Dublin offices.

PQ20

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): N/A

Job Posting End Date: 09/16/2026*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.