2027 Future Talent Program - Global Scientific Training (GST) Oncology - Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term) status

No relocation

No sponsorship

No travel

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is offering the Global Scientific Training Oncology Summer Intern position. The role supports development, implementation, and evaluation of scientific training programs for Medical Affairs and Field Medical teams.

You will collaborate with training leads, cross-functional teams, and SMEs to contribute content, resources, analytics, and process improvements. The internship provides exposure to Medical Affairs and scientific training strategy, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PharmD, PhD, MD, or related healthcare/scientific degree.
• Completion of at least one year of graduate or professional education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining scientific training materials.
• Update oncology curriculum and related therapeutic areas.
• Review literature and summarize publications relevant to training.
• Organize and track training content across learning platforms.
• Contribute to learning resources, job aids, infographics, and workshops.
• Support evaluation of training effectiveness through surveys and feedback analysis.
• Participate in planning and execution of training events and congress-related learning activities.
• Analyze training participation and develop dashboards and summaries to support decisions.

Skills

Scientific analysis

Clinical information review

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

AI productivity tools

Organization

Education

PharmD/PhD/MD student

Graduate/professional year

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

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 Lab Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. The Global Scientific Training (GST) Oncology Summer Intern will support the development, implementation, and evaluation of scientific training programs that enable Medical Affairs and Field Medical professionals to deliver high-quality scientific exchange. The intern will collaborate with scientific training leads, cross-functional stakeholders, and subject matter experts to contribute to training content, learning resources, analytics, and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oncology Scientific Training Support Assist in the development and maintenance of scientific training materials.
• Support curriculum updates for oncology and/or other therapeutic areas.
• Conduct literature reviews and summarize scientific publications relevant to training programs.
• Help organize and track training content across learning platforms.
• Contribute to training needs assessments and gap analyses.
• Assist in creating learning resources, job aids, infographics, and workshop materials.
• Support evaluation of training effectiveness through surveys and feedback analysis.
• Participate in planning and execution of training events, workshops, and congress-related learning activities.

Data & Analytics

• Analyze training participation and engagement metrics.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and summaries to support training decisions.
• Identify trends and opportunities to improve learner experience and program effectiveness.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with GST Oncology team members, medical directors, scientific content teams, and learning professionals.
• Attend project meetings and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
• Present project findings and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship.

Learning Objectives

• Gain exposure to Medical Affairs and Field Medical organizations.
• Develop understanding of scientific training strategy and execution.
• Build skills in scientific communication and adult learning principles.
• Complete and present a meaningful business-impact project.

Internship Deliverable

• The intern will lead a strategic GST Oncology project, such as:
• AI-enabled training innovation
• Scientific training effectiveness measurement
• Congress education optimization
• Learning resource development
• Global Medical Affairs capability building

Qualifications Required

• Currently pursuing a PharmD, PhD, MD, or related healthcare/scientific degree.
• Completion of at least one year of graduate or professional education preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong scientific and analytical skills.
• Ability to review and summarize complex clinical information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Experience

• Interest in Medical Affairs, Field Medical, scientific communications, or learning and development.
• Experience with scientific literature evaluation, content development, or educational projects.
• Familiarity with oncology or other therapeutic areas is advantageous.

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

Benefits

• 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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Salary range: The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 USD FTP2027 RL2027 Required Skills: Preferred Skills: