2027 Future Talent Program - Global Lung Medical Affairs - Intern

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

Job summary

Merck is seeking a participant for its Future Talent Program in Rahway, NJ. This internship offers projects in the Research Labs Division, enabling development in medical strategy, insights, and global congress execution with real-world impact.

As a full-time student (BS/BA, MS or PharmD/PhD), you will analyze medical insights, apply AI tools, and collaborate across the GMSA ACE team on lung projects, gaining exposure to cross-functional, global initiatives.

Qualifications

• Full-time student pursuing BS/BA, MS or PharmD/PhD.
• Experience in analyzing medical insights and translating into actionable outcomes.
• Interest/background in science and pharmaceutical/medical field; oncology experience if available.
• Preferably experience with AI tools, e.g. prompt building.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Global Medical Affairs Lung team on key strategic projects.
• Support strategic and operational international congress planning and execution (e.g. ASCO, WCLC, ESMO).
• Conduct scientific insights analyses using AI tools and translate findings into recommendations.
• Collaborate with the ACE team on global lung projects across priorities.

Skills

Medical insights

AI tools (prompt building)

Education

BS/BA or MS or PharmD/PhD

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.

Collaborate with the Global Medical Affairs Lung team on key strategic projects

• Support strategic and operational international congress planning and execution (e.g. ASCO, WCLC, ESMO). This will include communications and insights related to priority competitor and internal data readouts.
• Conduct scientific insights analyses using novel AI tools to identify and semi-quantify sentiment themes and translate these findings into actionable recommendations. Additionally, develop a methodology framework outlining how AI tools can be used to analyze scientific insights.
• Collaboration with GMSA Analytics Center of Excellence (ACE) team on global lung projects across V&I priorities.

Expected Gains

• You will expand your capabilities and skills in strategic planning and execution of medical international congresses at the global level, in utilization of AI tools to analyze insights and in
• You will expand your network within the regional and global cross-functional parts of the organization.

Required Education

• Full-time student pursuing a BS/BA, MS or PharmD/PhD.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in analyzing medical insights and translating them into actionable outcomes and preferably also in utilization of AI tools (e.g. prompt building).
• Interest and background within science and pharmaceutical/medical field, oncology experience if available.

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.

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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

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Requisition ID

R420967