2027 Future Talent Program - Medical Education - IME Grant Intern

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

Job summary

MSD offers an internship through the Future Talent Program in our Research Lab division. The 12-week internship supports education-related projects, literature reviews, and grant budgeting as part of IME grant review and Grant Ops teams.

You will gain hands-on experience in medical education, outcomes measurement, and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to inform educational strategy and program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a health sciences degree (Master, PharmD, PhD, MD, MPH, PA or similar).
• Minimum junior/senior undergraduate standing in life sciences, public health, healthcare administration, education or related field.
• Preferred graduate-level training in Public Health, Pharmacy, Health Outcomes Research, Medical/Health Education, or Healthcare Quality Improvement

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature searches and summarize scientific/clinical evidence.
• Review outcomes reports from funded educational programs and assist with analyses.
• Support educational gap analyses and assessment of learning needs.
• Assist with grant budget tracking and financial review processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders on grant-related activities

Skills

HCP education

Quality improvement

Literature reviews

Gap analyses

Educational needs

Outcomes measurement

Adult learning

Instructional design

Education

Master’s or health sciences degree (e.g., MPH, PharmD, MD, PhD)

Undergraduate standing in life sciences/public health/healthcare administration/education

Graduate training in Public Health/Pharmacy/Health outcomes/Medical education/Healthcare quality

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.

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.

This internship with the IME Grant Review Team and Grant Ops, will provide meaningful exposure to medical education strategy, outcomes measurement, grant management, and healthcare professional learning while enabling the intern to make tangible contributions to ongoing business objectives.

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 design
• Basic 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.

Salary range:

$39,908 - $111,111 USD

FTP2027

RL2027

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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