2027 Future Talent Program - Clinical Quality Operations Intern

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck’s Future Talent Program offers internships up to 12 weeks within Global Clinical Trial Operations, delivering real projects and exposure to HQ quality operations. The program emphasizes patient safety, high-quality data and regulatory readiness, with a collaborative, training-focused environment.

The internship will involve engagement across CQO to lead projects, perform data analysis, develop risk and inspection tools, and present a capstone summary of activities and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time BS/BA degree in a science-related discipline.
• Available to work full-time for up to 12 weeks beginning in May or June of 2027.
• Have completed at least 2 years of collegiate study by June of 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support the CQO team which oversees quality operations for trials conducted by GCTO.
• Conduct data analysis for key CQO activities to identify trends and/or process improvements needed.
• Develop tools to enhance risk assessment, quality planning and inspection readiness activities.
• Support benchmarking activities for quality deliverables.
• Develop capstone presentation illustrating internship activities and deliverables.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

AI tools proficiency

Data analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork and leadership

Creative thinking

Education

BS/BA in science-related discipline

2 years of collegiate study completed by June 2027

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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

Our company's Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) team is currently recruiting for summer interns. GCTO is a global organization operating in over 50 countries and is responsible in the delivery of our company's diverse development portfolio.

It is critical that, for all company-sponsored clinical trials, patient safety, high quality data and compliance with company requirements and regulations are delivered and sustained.

The Clinical Quality Operations (CQO) organization has an important impact in achieving those objectives. CQO provides quality oversight for clinical trials, participates in the identification of opportunities for process improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives. In addition, the organization is responsible for the overall strategy for maintaining ongoing inspection readiness as well as preparing for, management and follow up of regulatory inspections.

The intern will engage with all levels within the CQO organization to participate in and/or lead projects that support HQ quality operations driving the efficient and ethical conduct of clinical trials across the region.

Activities May Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Support the CQO team which oversees quality operations for trials conducted by GCTO
• Conduct data analysis for key CQO activities to identify trends and/or process improvements needed
• Develop tools to enhance risk assessment, quality planning and inspection readiness activities
• Support benchmarking activities for quality deliverables
• Develop capstone presentation illustrating internship activities and deliverables

Required Education And Skills

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a full-time BS/BA degree program in a science-related discipline
• Candidates must be available to work full-time for up to (12) weeks beginning in May or June of 2027
• Candidates must have completed at least (2) years of collegiate study by June of 2027

Preferred Experience And Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with an aptitude for leveraging AI-related tools to support business tasks
• Oral and written communication skills in an international environment
• Organizational skills
• Teamwork and leadership skills
• Ability to analyze, interpret and solve problems
• Ability to think with creativity and innovation
• Ability to proficiently interact with all levels of specialists & management

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

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

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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:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

10/9/2026

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