Associate Specialist, Emerging Talent Rotation Program

Merck; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in Singapore seeks recent graduates for their Emerging Talent Rotation Program. Participants will explore various IT areas over two years, gaining hands-on experience in projects such as data analytics, AI, and cybersecurity. You will receive mentorship, engage in training, and connect with peers. Ideal candidates should have a recent degree in STEM or Business, a passion for technology, and strong interpersonal skills. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Recent degree with less than 1 year of working experience.
• Degree preferably in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, or Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Participate in various IT projects within the Emerging Talent Rotation program.
• Work with mentors for career planning and skill development.
• Engage in networking activities and training courses.

Skills

Passion for technology and healthcare

Superior communication and interpersonal skills

Team-oriented self-starter

Demonstrated leadership abilities

Creativity

Curiosity to learn

Education

Recent Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (STEM or Business)

Tools

BI

Data Visualization

Software Development

Job description

Overview

Emerging Talent Rotation Program

Our Company, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA in the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of research, bringing forward medicines, vaccines and innovative health solutions for the world’s most challenging diseases. Established in 2015, Singapore now houses one of five Tech Centers in the world, apart from the United States and Czech Republic. Home to more than 300 employees with over 20 nationalities, we harness technology to improve healthcare solutions. We are committed in developing an inclusive workforce with IT capabilities to champion Data & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Cloud, Cybersecurity and many more. We pride ourselves as a dynamic and diverse workplace that welcomes different ideas, encourages innovative debates and offers equal opportunities for everyone.

Primary activities / responsibilities

Primary activities/responsibilities

What do cybersecurity, social media, and research analytics have in common? They are all potential project opportunities within our Emerging Talent Rotation (ETR) program. The ETR program allows recent university graduates a chance to experience different areas of IT over the period of two years.

Each individual will be partnered with a buddy, a coach and an executive mentor who will help with career planning at our IT. During the program, they participate in facility tours, speaker series, social and networking activities, and training/development courses.

Areas of IT Expertise

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

• Data & Analytics

• Cybersecurity & Risk Management

• Cloud Technology

• Software Engineering & Design Thinking

• Enterprise IT

• Research & Development IT

• Manufacturing IT

• Commercial IT (Human Health)

• Commercial IT (Animal Health)

• Automation

• Enterprise Architecture

• Strategy Realization

• Infrastructure, Operations & Experience

Education

• Recent Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or equivalent with less than 1 year of working experience

• Degree preferably in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, Computer Science (or similar)

Required Experience and Skills

• Passion for technology and healthcare

• Superior communication and interpersonal skills

• Team-oriented self-starter

• Demonstrated leadership abilities

• Effectively work under pressure

• Eye for creativity

• Curious to learn

• Spirit of innovation

• Independent, reliable and committed

Required Skills

Required Skills: BI, Data Visualization, Methods and Tools, Software Development

Preferred Skills

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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

Regular

Relocation

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Valid Driving License

Hazardous Material(s)

Job Posting End Date

03/13/2026

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