2027 Future Talent Program –Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) Project Management Office (PMO) - Intern

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

Job summary

Merck offers a Future Talent Program internship in New Jersey with the Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) PMO. You will participate in and/or lead projects that enhance the ethical conduct of clinical trials.

The internship lasts up to 12 weeks, with a hybrid work arrangement and exposure to global trial operations. Applicants must be enrolled in a BS/BA program and able to start in May/June 2027, with at least two years of college completed.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be enrolled in a full-time BS/BA degree program in business or project management, continuous improvement, computer technology, or science related discipline.
• Available to work full-time for up to 12 weeks beginning in May or June 2027.
• Must have completed at least 2 years of collegiate study by June 2027.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support for strategic initiatives.
• Assist efforts to simplify and standardize global processes.
• Develop tools to enhance conduct of clinical trials.
• Generate process maps and performance metrics.
• Develop effective communications.
• Exposure to clinical research and drug development within global trial operations.
• Deliver a capstone presentation illustrating internship objectives and activities.

Skills

Project management

Education

Enrolled in BS/BA in business/project mgmt/related

Job description

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that lasts 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.

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that lasts 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.

The Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) team is seeking applicants for the Project Management Office intern position. The intern will engage with the Project Management Office (PMO) organization and their associated project teams throughout participation in and/or leadership of initiatives that drive the efficient and ethical conduct of clinical trials across GCTO.

Activities May Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Provide project management support for strategic initiatives
• Assist organizational efforts to simplify and standardize global process
• Develop tools to enhance conduct of our clinical trials
• Generate process maps and/or performance metrics
• Develop effective communications
• Receive exposure to the field of clinical research and drug development with direct activities supporting global clinical trial operations
• Deliver a capstone presentation illustrating internship objectives and activities

Required Education And Skills

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a full-time BS/BA degree program in a business or project management, continuous improvement, computer technology, or 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.

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

The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 USD

FTP2027

RL2027

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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Requisition ID: R416468