2027 Future Talent Program - North America Regional Security Team - Intern

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

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ, is offering a Future Talent Program internship in the Global Security Group.

The 10–12 week, full-time internship in Summer 2027 will involve working on investigations across North America, including workplace violence and fraud matters, with opportunities to research mergers and acquisitions and training program development. You will gain exposure to enterprise security tools and collaborate with Legal, HR, Site Security, and Health Services while supporting various

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited College or University, preferred concentration: Data Analytics, Criminology/Law Enforcement/Security, Behavioral Sciences/Psychology/Sociology, or Business.
• Students who have completed at least two years of university studies, toward their degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply problem-solving, collaboration, and behavioral analysis skills in a fast-paced environment to support Global Security Group efforts.
• Monitor and support ongoing investigations and threats in the North America region, including financial integrity/fraud and workplace violence matters.
• Conduct basic research on proposed mergers and acquisitions, supporting security integration teams.
• Familiarize with enterprise tools used by Global Security (Case Management, Badge tracking, Video Surveillance, Guest registration, Watch List).
• Interact with Global Security Center of Excellence and other functions; liaise with Legal, HR, Site Security, and Health Services.
• Assist in creating training and education programs; support ongoing cases per policies.

Skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Behavioral analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Microsoft Office

AI familiarity

Education

College student (2 years completed)

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint/Excel)

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 Support Function Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. As our company continues to increase its global footprint and accessibility to customers and patients, the Global Security Group (GSG) continues to take prudent measures to protect and secure our company and our people, products, trade secrets, intellectual property, reputation, and operations on a global scale. In doing so, GSG protects The Company from a variety of hazards with the goal of providing a competitive advantage by minimizing the impact of security risks and maximizing the opportunity for the Company to do business in a safe and effective manner. As an intern within our company's Global Security Group’s North America Regional Investigations team, you will play a vital role in helping manage and implement the strategic plan of protecting our company’s employees, facilities, and products. This group encompasses investigations regarding escalated matters within North America, including Workplace Violence matters, Financial Integrity/Fraud matters, as well as Merger and Acquisition security integration and coordination matters. You will work closely within these programs providing requested support.

Responsibilities:

• Apply problem-solving, collaboration, and behavioral analysis skills in a fast-paced environment to support the Global Security Group efforts.
• Monitor and support ongoing investigations and emerging issues and threats pertaining to escalated matters in the North America region, which includes financial integrity and fraud matters, workplace violence matters and other prioritized investigations.
• Conduct basic research on proposed mergers and acquisitions, providing documentation and support to the security integration team.
• Gain familiarization with the enterprise tools used throughout Global Security: including the Case Management System, Badge identification and tracking system, Video Surveillance System, Guest registration and the Global Security Watch List System.
• Interaction with the Global Security Physical Security Center of Excellence as well as additional Global Security functions.
• Liaison with various stakeholders throughout the organization include Legal, Human Resources, Site Security, and Health Services.
• Support additional projects and initiatives as needed within the various North American Regional programs.
• Identification and familiarization with the different types of Workplace Violence matters and how the investigative team responds to urgent, sensitive matters across the Company.
• Assist in creating training and education programs for various audiences.
• Support ongoing cases, ensuring timely action is taken, per policies, to adequately mitigate, resolve, or elevate issues.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited College or University, with preferred concentration in: Data Analytics, Criminology/Law Enforcement/Security, Behavioral Sciences/Psychology/Sociology, or Business.
• Students who have completed at least two years of university studies, toward their degree.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, sound analytical and problem-solving abilities and people skills that include flexibility and the ability to work in a team environment.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Flexibility; Highly Motivated; Functional Excellence; Project Management; Detailed Oriented; Teamwork oriented/Collaborative Mindset; Purposeful; Sound analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with different team members and stakeholders.
• Strong people skills, featuring flexibility and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (including PowerPoint and Excel).
• Familiarity with AI functionality.

Availability:

Candidates must be able to commit to full-time employment for 10 - 12 weeks beginning Summer 2027. 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 $39,908 - $111,111 FTP2027 GSF2027

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

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

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Job Details:

• 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. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.