2027 Future Talent Program - Global Market Access Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, invites you to join its Future Talent Program internship in the Human Health Division. The GMAx team focuses on improving patient access and value-based contracting through real-world projects and mentorship.

This 12-week internship offers exposure to healthcare systems and regulations, plus development of strategy, data analysis, and project management skills; with hybrid work options and a final poster

Qualifications

• Interest in pharmaceutical/healthcare industry and healthcare systems.
• Willingness to collaborate across functions and geographies.
• Strong communication, listening, and data insight skills.
• Curiosity to explore data sources and derive actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Learn and work with data sources relevant to market access.
• Gather insights from data sources and cross-functional teams.
• Generate novel insights and summarize impactful findings.
• Present key insights to Access leaders and stakeholders.
• Develop and present case studies on value-based contracting.

Skills

Pharmaceutical/healthcare passion

Adaptability

Curiosity and learning

Strong communication

Data analysis

Relationship building

Education

Public Health

Health Economics

Pharmacy

Business Management

Finance

STEM

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 Human Health Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Global Market Access & Pricing (GMAx) is focused on saving and improving lives globally by enabling broad, timely and sustainable patient access reflective of the value of our innovation. This internship offers a unique opportunity to delve into the pharmaceutical industry and gain experience in the dynamic field of market access. You'll work with dedicated professionals on real-world projects with global impact. Additionally, you'll benefit from mentorship and networking opportunities allowing you to develop practical skills and foster your professional growth. The GMAx internship lasts up to 12 weeks and will include one or more meaningful projects within our GMAx Oncology Team. You’ll develop knowledge of healthcare systems & regulations in addition to building skills in research & data analysis, strategy development & execution, and project management. The project scope for this internship will include:

• Gaining familiarity with existing data sources
• Gathering insights from existing data sources and cross-functional colleagues
• Generating novel insights
• Analyzing and impactfully summarizing insights
• Presenting key insights to Access leaders and stakeholders
• Development and presentation of case studies that tell a clear, compelling story around value-based contracting and support local market opportunity assessments
• Collaborating with internal global stakeholders to help accelerate patient access to innovative medicines
• Creating a poster to present at the end of the internship summarizing the experience and learnings

Required Education

• Public Health
• Health Economics
• Pharmacy
• Business Management
• Finance
• STEM

What you’ll bring to the team

• You have a passion for the pharmaceutical / healthcare industry
• You are flexible and thrive in ever-changing environments
• You are inquisitive with a passion for exploring new ideas and a drive to learn
• You have strong communication skills; able to convey information, actively listen, and foster collaboration with others
• You excel at dissecting issues and uncovering insights from data
• You thrive in building relationships with other to drive results and achieve shared goals

Required Skills

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills

Preferred Skills:

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

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

Employee & Working Arrangements

• 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

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. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

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.

Job Posting End Date

Job Posting End Date: 10/9/2026 *

About the Company

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.