2027 Future Talent Program - Clinical and Regulatory Strategic Communications - Intern

Merck; North Wales (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck invites motivated students in life sciences, medicine, pharmacology, or related fields to join the Future Talent Program for a 12‑week internship. You will contribute to clinical regulatory and strategic communications, gaining exposure to the drug development process and high‑quality documentation practices.

Under a mentor, you will develop scientific writing and communication skills, work across teams, and explore AI tools to enhance CRSC operations.

Qualifications

• Has completed at least 3 years of a bachelor's or equivalent program in a scientific discipline (e.g., life sciences, data science, pharmacy, or medicine) and is currently enrolled in a degree program.
• Is available to work full‑time for 12 consecutive weeks beginning in June of 2027.
• Possesses strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Demonstrates strong scientific communication skills, including the ability to write scientific documents and deliver scientific presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and communication of clinical trial related documents and summaries.
• Assist with quality, compliance, and operational excellence activities to enable clinical research execution.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and mentors to gain hands‑on experience in medical writing and regulatory communication.

Skills

Scientific writing

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Project collaboration

Time management

Oral presentation

Education

Bachelors in life sciences

Tools

AI tools

Job description

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 Labs Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

About

Seeking a highly motivated individual who is pursuing an education in the life sciences, medicine, pharmacology/pharmacy, quality, operations, data science, or a related field, and who is interested in writing, communicating about medicine and science, and supporting the quality, compliance and operational excellence activities that enable clinical research. The goal of this position is for the individual to gain broad insight into the following:

• The roles of several types of medical writers at a large pharmaceutical company
• The drug development process
• Documents needed to conduct clinical trials and gain approval for new medicines
• Informed consent
• Disclosure of clinical trial information to the public
• Health literacy and plain language concepts
• Quality, compliance, operational excellence, that support clinical research execution

Clinical Regulatory & Strategic Communications (CRSC) is a multidisciplinary organization that plays a critical role in supporting the development of new medicines by creating key clinical and regulatory documents, communicating clinical trial results, and ensuring information is shared responsibly and transparently with regulatory agencies, healthcare professionals, trial participants, and the public.

The department develops and manages essential clinical trial documents, including study protocols, informed consent forms, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, and regulatory summaries. CRSC also supports public disclosure activities by creating technical and plain-language summaries of clinical trial information and results. We also drive quality, compliance, continuous improvement, and adoption of innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence, to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of CRSC operations.

The Summer Intern will participate in a variety of projects and learning experiences that provide exposure to how clinical trials are designed, conducted, reported, disclosed, and supported through quality and operational excellence practices. Working under the guidance of a mentor, the intern will gain both hands‑on and observational experience while collaborating with individuals and teams across the organization.

Required Education And Skills

• Has completed at least 3 years of a bachelor's or equivalent program in a scientific discipline (e.g., life sciences, data science, pharmacy, or medicine) and be currently enrolled in a degree program
• Is available to work full‑time for 12 consecutive weeks beginning in June of 2027
• Possesses strong Microsoft Office skills
• Demonstrates strong scientific communication skills, including the ability to write scientific documents (e.g., lab reports, publications, dissertations, theses, abstracts) and deliver scientific presentations

Preferred Experience And Skills

• Motivation to explore a career in medical writing
• Experience using artificial intelligence tools, especially those that use large language models
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem‑solving capabilities
• Experience collaborating with others on project teams
• Time management skills (e.g. manages multiple projects/assignments & delivers each on time and with high quality, overcomes obstacles that impact project delivery)
• Interest in quality, compliance, operational excellence, data analysis, process improvement, or practical technology use to improve business processes.

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 $39,908 - $111,111 USD.

FTP2027

RL2027

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

San Francisco Residents Only

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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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

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

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

R412536