2027 Future Talent Program – Global Security Resiliency Center - Intern

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

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is offering a Summer Intern to join the Resiliency Center within the Global Security Group. The program lasts up to 12 weeks, focusing on corporate security, protective intelligence, and crisis resilience.

You will audit procedures, evaluate event management and threat intelligence tech, and design standardized templates for leadership communication. You will work with security leadership and cross-functional teams in a hybrid environment, gaining hands-on

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field and enrolled for the duration of the internship.
• Strong writing and analytical abilities for senior leadership summaries.
• Ability to learn and use advanced software and security tech.

Responsibilities

• Audit existing procedures within global security and protection programs.
• Evaluate critical event management and threat intelligence technologies.
• Design standardized communication and intelligence templates for crisis response.

Skills

Strong analytical writing

Communication & messaging

Technology aptitude

Collaboration & initiative

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

CEM systems

Threat intelligence platforms

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 Global Support Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Our Global Security Group is seeking a highly motivated, analytical, and detail-oriented Summer Intern to join our Resiliency Center team. The Resiliency Center serves as the central hub for our global security operations, situational awareness, and crisis management response. This internship offers an immersive, hands-on opportunity to gain experience in corporate security, protective intelligence, and crisis resilience within a global organization. The successful candidate will work closely with security leadership and cross-functional teams to audit existing procedures, evaluate critical event management and threat intelligence technologies, and design standardized communication and intelligence templates that will directly influence how our organization prepares for, detects, and responds to global threats.

Qualifications & Skills

Candidates must be able to commit to full-time employment for 10 - 12 weeks beginning summer 2027.

Required Education & Experience

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in international relations, Security Studies, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, Business Continuity, Communications, Information Systems, or a closely related field. Must be enrolled in an accredited academic program for the duration of the internship.

Key Competencies & Technical Skills

• Strong Analytical & Writing Skills: Ability to synthesize complex, disparate information into concise, high-level summaries suitable for senior leadership.


• Communication & Messaging: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for tone, clarity, and detail.


• Technology Aptitude: Comfortable learning and navigating advanced software applications; prior exposure to critical event management (CEM) systems, threat intelligence platforms, or data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a major plus.


• Collaboration & Initiative: Proactive self-starter who works well independently as well as part of a highly collaborative, fast-paced global team.


• Discretion: Ability to handle highly sensitive, confidential, and proprietary information with the utmost discretion and professional integrity.

Salary

Salary range: The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 FTP2027 GSF2027

Employment Information

• 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 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

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.

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