2027 Future Talent Program - International Veterinary Health - Intern

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck's Future Talent Program in Rahway, New Jersey seeks a motivated intern to join the International Veterinary Health (IVH) team for a 10–12 week period. You will participate in team meetings, gain insight into the pharmaceutical industry's role in improving human and animal health, and observe public-private partnerships in action.

Projects vary and may include disease communication, government bulletins, vaccination program planning, and data management; relocation to NJ is expected for the

Qualifications

• Candidates must be enrolled in a Master of Public Health or Veterinary Public Health program.
• Interest in animal health with a focus on veterinary public health.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication, writing, presentation skills and professional demeanor.
• General computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to be organized, adapt to a changing environment, prioritize, work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Join IVH team meetings and planning sessions to gain understanding of the role of the pharmaceutical industry in improving human and animal lives.
• Learn about public-private partnerships and disease control, observing them in action.
• Contribute to projects related to disease communication, government bulletins, and vaccination campaigns with data management considerations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Education

Master of Public Health or Veterinary Public Health program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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 Animal Health Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

The International Veterinary Health (IVH) team at our Company's Animal Health division works with governments and intergovernmental agencies throughout the world on the control of transboundary and emerging diseases with a One Health impact. Key diseases are rabies, Foot and Mouth Disease, Lumpy Skin Disease, African Swine Fever, Tuberculosis, and Avian Influenza.

The team has a One Health One Welfare approach to their work. They work on innovative approaches to disease control, with the integration of technology to help disease surveillance and vaccination monitoring. Previously they have produced the emergence website providing information on disease outbreaks, and the emergence podcast featuring experts in many disease areas.

About The Position

The successful applicant will be a member of the International Veterinary Health team during the period of the internship and will be involved in team meetings and planning sessions. Working with the team, the candidate will gain a full understanding of the role of the pharmaceutical industry in improving both human and animal lives. The candidate will learn about public-private partnerships and see them in action, as well as gain insights into the political drivers and barriers to disease control. The candidate will be a part of meetings that discuss disease control and how to introduce true solutions to make national vaccination campaigns more effective.

Specific projects may vary, dependent on the needs and priorities of the department at the time while taking into account specific interests of the applicant.

Previous Projects Include

• Development of disease communication materials
• Development of technical bulletins for governments
• Planning of social media programs
• Planning of awareness campaigns, ex. Rabies360 Challenge
• Disease and market analysis
• Global policy review of specific diseases
• Development of a customer management system
• Logistics support, helping manage deliveries of vaccines
• The incorporation of technology and data management into health solutions

Terms

• This is a full-time internship position. The start date is negotiable, and the position will be for a duration of 10 to 12 weeks.
• The internship position is based in New Jersey; therefore, it is expected for the candidate to relocate to New Jersey during the internship as this will provide the greatest opportunities for networking and meeting others. Accommodation is not provided, although the successful applicant can be connected with other interns and co-ops to potential share lodging.
• Travel: International travel may be required to team meetings or conferences as applicable. The Company will cover the expenses of such or any other assignments under this internship.

Required Education, Experience, And Skills

• Candidates must be enrolled in a Master of Public Health or Veterinary Public Health program.
• Candidates must have an interest in animal health, with a focus on veterinary public health.
• Candidates must have excellent interpersonal/communication, writing, presentation skills, and professional demeanor.
• Candidates must have general computer skills, which includes working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Candidates must have the ability to be organized, adapt to a changing environment, and prioritize accordingly, work independently and as part of a team.
• Candidates must demonstrate high ethical standards.

Project Follow-Up

The candidate could be involved in one or more of the projects listed above, projects that could be extended past the internship period and which could allow the further involvement of the Candidate after the in-person portion of the internship is completed. Examples of such extended collaboration would be: finishing peer-review publications, finalizing data analysis or educational campaigns, attending conferences or scientific meetings taken place outside the period of the internship, etc. Details of such volunteer engagement would be discussed in a case-by-case basis. This follow up would not be paid.

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 $39,108 through $111,111.

FTP2027

AH2027

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Employee Status

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

1st - Day

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

N/A

Job Posting End Date

10/30/2026

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