Medical Affairs Intern

MSD; Fatih; On-site; TRY 89,000 - 156,000; Part time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. invites applications for a Medical Affairs Intern in Istanbul. The role offers hybrid scheduling with three full days per week and a focus on literature reviews, scientific communications, and support for clinical trial data interpretation.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment while developing analytical and scientific communication skills.

Qualifications

• Be a 4th-year or higher medical student.
• Be available to work 3 full days per week during the internship period.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and support interpretation of scientific publications.
• Summarize and communicate complex medical information in written and verbal formats.
• Review clinical trial data and assist in preparation of scientific materials.

Skills

Clinical Research

Data Analysis

Python

Data Visualization

Project Management

Vendor Relationship Management

Education

Medical student (4th-year or higher)

Tools

Cloud Data Catalog

Data Wrangling

Job description

## Medical Affairs InternApply: Hybrid: TUR - Istanbul - Istanbul (Levent): Part time: Posted Today: End Date: October 22, 2026 (13 days left to apply): R420251Job DescriptionMedical Affairs Intern As a Medical Affairs Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment and support the Medical Affairs team in scientific and cross-functional activities. **Key responsibilities include:** * Conduct literature reviews and support the evaluation and interpretation of scientific and medical publications.* Summarize and communicate complex medical and scientific information in both written and verbal formats.* Review clinical trial data and assist in the preparation of scientific materials, presentations, and reports.* Support evidence generation initiatives and medical projects under the guidance of the Medical Affairs team.* Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including Clinical Operations, Pharmacovigilance, Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO), Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, and other relevant departments.* Support scientific communications, medical information activities, and internal knowledge-sharing initiatives.* Demonstrate strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilities while managing assigned projects.* Maintain a proactive attitude, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning and development. **Background & Qualifications** * Be a 4th-year or higher medical student.* Be available to work 3 full days per week during the internship period.* Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.* Be able to reside in Istanbul throughout the internship period.* Demonstrate strong analytical thinking, scientific curiosity, and a willingness to learn in a dynamic healthcare environment.* Possess strong collaboration and communication skills with a proactive and responsible working style. **Who We Are Looking For** We are looking for a highly motivated medical student who is scientifically curious, eager to learn, and excited to contribute to improving patient outcomes through innovation, research, and collaboration.**Required Skills:**Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Detail-Oriented, Event Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Project Management, Python (Programming Language), Software Proficiency, Vendor Relationship Management**Preferred Skills:**Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE**Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully** 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:****VISA Sponsorship:****Travel Requirements:****Flexible Work Arrangements:**Hybrid**Shift:****Valid Driving License:****Hazardous Material(s):****Job Posting End Date:**10/22/2026**\\*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.