2027 Future Talent Program - Medical Education - IME Grant Intern

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

Job summary

Merck's Future Talent Program offers internships up to 12 weeks in our Research Lab Division, providing hands-on development and a view into a potential long-term career with Merck.

Interns will contribute to Medical Education and IME grant funding processes, perform literature reviews, analyze educational outcomes, and assist with grant budgeting while collaborating with cross-functional teams and learning about compliance in medical education.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a health sciences degree (Master's, PharmD, PhD, MD, MPH, PA, or other health sciences degree).
• Minimum junior/senior undergraduate standing in life sciences, public health, healthcare administration, education, or related discipline.
• Graduate-level training in Public Health (MPH), Pharmacy (PharmD), Health Outcomes Research, Medical/Health Education or Healthcare Quality Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature searches and summarize evidence.
• Review outcomes reports from funded educational programs and identify gaps.
• Assist with grant budgeting and budget tracking in a compliant medical education context.

Skills

Healthcare education

Education gap analyses

Literature reviews

Outcomes measurement

Adult learning

Education

Pursuing health sciences degree

Junior/senior undergrad in life sciences/ public health/ healthcare admin/ education

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.

Interns will gain hands‑on experience in Medical Education and the Independent Medical Education (IME) grant funding process. The intern will support activities related to assessing educational needs, conducting literature reviews, analyzing educational outcomes, and identifying healthcare professional learning gaps. Through participation in the review and evaluation of educational initiatives, the intern will learn how data and evidence are used to inform educational strategy.

Key assignments will include conducting literature searches, summarizing scientific and clinical evidence, reviewing outcomes reports from funded educational programs, supporting educational gap analyses, and assisting with budget tracking and financial review processes related to grant support. The intern will also gain exposure to the operational and compliance aspects of medical education grants and collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders.

Potential Deliverables Include

• A comprehensive literature review and evidence summary for a selected therapeutic or educational topic.
• An educational needs assessment and gap analysis presentation.
• An outcomes evaluation report summarizing findings from supported educational programs and recommendations for future educational strategies.
• A summary of grant budget and financial management processes, including key learnings and observations.
• A final internship presentation highlighting project outcomes, insights, and recommendations to the team.

Required Education

• Currently pursuing a Master's, PharmD, PhD, MD, MPH, PA, or other health sciences degree
• Minimum junior/senior undergraduate standing in life sciences, public health, healthcare administration, education, or related discipline

Preferred Education

• Graduate-level training in either: Public Health (MPH), Pharmacy (PharmD), Health Outcomes Research, Medical/Health Education or Healthcare Quality Improvement

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with healthcare professional education
• Understanding of healthcare quality improvement initiatives
• Experience conducting literature reviews and gap analyses
• Ability to identify educational needs and practice gaps
• Experience with outcomes measurement and data interpretation
• Interest in adult learning principles and instructional designBasic understanding of evidence-based medicine

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

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

FTP2027

RL2027

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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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Requisition ID

R413784