2027 Future Talent Program - Commercial Leadership Development Program MBA Intern

MSD; North Wales (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an MBA candidate for the Commercial Leadership Development Program Internship in the United States. This strategic development experience builds commercial acumen, cross-functional capabilities, and impact-driven insights.

The internship leads to the full-time CLDP role, with December 2026 interviews and May 2027 start date. You will collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations teams, translate insights into executive-ready presentations, and deliver a capstone

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required.
• Currently enrolled in an MBA program with graduation May 2028.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time relevant work experience.
• Strong leadership, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic thinking, analytical skills, problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate across US cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to operational priorities across internship projects.
• Partner cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and operations.
• Apply data insights to inform recommendations and decisions.
• Translate insights into clear presentations for executives.
• Deliver a capstone presentation with actionable recommendations.

Skills

Adaptability

Agile Methodology

Analytical Thinking

Market Dynamics

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)

MBA candidate

Job description

Job Description We are seeking a high-potential MBA candidate to join the Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) Internship, a strategic development experience designed to build commercial acumen, strengthen cross-functional capabilities, and provide meaningful exposure to key business priorities across Human Health. During the internship, participants will work on high-impact projects in support of commercial priorities, partnering with cross-functional teams to address complex business challenges and deliver actionable insights. The CLDP Internship is designed as a pathway to the full-time Commercial Leadership Development Program. Interviews will be completed and offers extended by December 2026. The selected candidate will start their new role in May 2027.

What you’ll do

• Contribute to operational priorities across assigned internship projects
• Partner cross-functionally with teams across marketing, sales, operations, and other commercial functions
• Apply data, customer insights, market dynamics, and competitive intelligence to inform recommendations and business decisions
• Translate insights into clear, compelling presentations for executive and leadership audiences
• Deliver a final capstone presentation with actionable recommendations and business impact

What you’ll experience

• Exposure to key commercial priorities across the Human Health portfolio
• Hands‑on opportunities to contribute to meaningful business initiatives in a dynamic and highly matrixed environment
• Direct partnership with commercial and cross‑functional leaders
• Experience translating strategy into execution and driving work forward with initiative and agility
• A pathway to the full‑time CLDP, designed to develop future commercial leaders

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
• Currently enrolled in an MBA program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2028
• Minimum of 3 years of full‑time relevant professional work experience
• Strong leadership, written, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, analytical skills, and problem‑solving capabilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams and key partners in the US Market
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and ability to drive work forward proactively
• Ability to influence without authority and operate effectively in a matrixed environment

Preferred

• Background in brand management, growth marketing, product marketing, or consulting
• Experience with digital marketing and artificial intelligence
• Experience in pharmaceutical marketing or sales

Required Skills

• Adaptability
• Adaptability
• Agile Methodology
• Analytical Thinking
• Animal Health Sales
• Business Decisions
• Business Management
• Business Opportunity Identification
• Competitive Intelligence (CI)
• Creative Campaign Development
• Enterprise Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Executive Presence
• Healthcare Marketing
• Influencing Without Authority
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Leadership Development Programs
• Market Dynamics
• Marketing Budget Management
• Marketing Data Analysis
• Marketing Strategy Implementation
• Market Intelligence
• Market Research
• Partner Relationship Management (PRM)
• Partnership Management {+ 9 more}

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Employee Status: Intern/Co‑op (Fixed Term) Relocation: Domestic VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A

Job Posting End Date: 11/10/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed 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.