2027 Future Talent Program - Global Medical Affairs - Intern

MSD; North Wales (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD is seeking a summer intern for its Research Lab in Infectious Diseases and Vaccines. The program spans up to 12 weeks, offering projects in medical affairs strategy, literature review, and development of educational materials.

You will work with biomedical science professionals, participate in meetings with leaders, and contribute to cross-functional vaccine program efforts while developing a defined project under supervision.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the sciences or a related field.
• Candidates must be returning to school in Fall 2027.
• Must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks May 2027–Aug 2027.
• Experience searching and interpreting peer-reviewed literature for research projects.
• Excellent written communication and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature search and review to support pneumococcal vaccine programs.
• Develop and review medical education materials for internal and external use.
• Participate in key scientific input meetings with subject area leaders.
• Assist in congress planning and cross-functional team meetings.
• Undertake a self-contained project under guidance of the medical affairs team.

Skills

Literature review

Biomedical sciences knowledge

Written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sciences

Returning to school Fall 2027

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 Lab Division 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 Research Lab is currently recruiting for a summer intern within Infectious Diseases and Vaccines. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-driven and ambitious candidate to work with a group of medical affairs professionals engaged in medical and scientific strategy development for pneumococcal vaccines. The pneumococcal vaccines program includes both licensed and pipeline vaccines, providing an opportunity to gain a broad understanding of scientific strategy development for vaccine programs. During the internship period, the candidate will play a key role in the following activities: scientific literature search & review, development & review of medical education materials, participation in key scientific input meetings with subject area scientific leaders, congress planning and execution; and participation in cross functional team meetings and collaborations relevant to pneumococcal vaccines. Under the guidance of the medical affairs team, the candidate will also develop and complete a specific project over the course of the internship.

Self-study materials will be provided for understanding of the therapeutic area during orientation. Knowledge of Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required. This position would best suit someone with a background and interest in biomedical science, bacteriology, vaccinology, microbiology, biology, epidemiology and/or immunology.

Required Education

• Candidates must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the sciences or another area of study that would align with the background required for this type of internship (i.e. bachelor’s degree in the humanities with a pre-medical focus).
• Candidates must be returning to school in the Fall of 2027.

Required Experience

• Candidates must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks beginning May 2027 through Aug 2027.
• Candidates must have experience searching and interpreting peer-reviewed scientific literature in support of research projects, the ability to categorize information resources according to therapeutic areas, phases of research, and business goals.
• Candidates must have a basic understanding of the biomedical sciences, biology, epidemiology and immunology.
• Candidates must have excellent written communication skills.
• Candidates must have excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Candidates should be an excellent team player who is able to readily take on responsibilities and work independently.

Preferred Experience

• Experience publishing professional or educational documentation on the web, using a content-management platform such as SharePoint.
• Knowledge of the Pharmaceutical industry.

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

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.

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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