2027 Future Talent Program – Business Development Execution – Intern

Merck; North Wales (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck invites applicants to join the GRACS team as a Summer Intern in the Global Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Safety group, gaining hands-on exposure to regulatory and business‑development work in healthcare. Roles include supporting deal implementation across projects, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and applying data tools like Power BI to improve efficiency.

Hybrid work is available in Rahway, NJ or North Wales, PA, with up to 12 weeks of internship and opportunities to learn

Qualifications

• Strong academic performance (all levels considered).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, team-based environment.
• Strong organizational and analytical thinking skills.
• A proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven mindset.
• Interest in healthcare, regulatory affairs, or business development.
• Proficiency with reporting tools such as Power BI.
• Experience applying AI to improve task efficiency.
• Foundational project and time management skills.

Skills

Strong academics

Clear communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical thinking

Proactive/detail-oriented

Healthcare interest

Power BI proficiency

AI for task efficiency

Time management

Education

Life sciences / Pharmacy / Public health

Tools

Power BI

Job description

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

The Regulatory Affairs functions in our company play a critical role in bringing new medical advancements to patients by enabling efficient communication and compliance across global regulatory agencies. As part of a leading network at the forefront of healthcare innovation, we help deliver reliable, compliant medical products, practices, and solutions worldwide.

The Global Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Safety (GRACS) Business Development Execution (BDE) team is seeking a Summer Intern to join our organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience to gain insight into the realization of business deal implementation. Working in the team and having exposure to business development deal types will provide a broad view of the differing levels of engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong academic performance (all academic levels considered)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, team-based environment
• Strong organizational and analytical thinking skills
• A proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven mindset
• Interest in healthcare, regulatory affairs, or business development
• Proficiency with reporting tools such as Power BI
• Experience applying AI to improve task efficiency
• Foundational project and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in life sciences, pharmacy, public health, or related field
• Familiarity with regulatory processes or clinical development
• Experience with data analysis or process improvement initiatives

Location & Work Model

Rahway, NJ OR North Wales, PA; (hybrid 3 days in office 2 days remote)

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $39,108 through $111,111.

FTP2027

RL2027

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Employee Status

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

1st - Day

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

N/A

Job Posting End Date

10/9/2026

• 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.

Requisition ID

R413070