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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Internship/Fixed Term

Job summary

Merck is offering a Future Talent Program internship within the Global Security Group, North America. You will support investigations, assist on M&A security tasks, and gain experience with enterprise security tools while collaborating with Legal, HR, and Site Security teams.

The role requires ongoing college enrollment and offers a 10–12 week full-time internship beginning Summer 2027, with hybrid work arrangements and a salary range reflective of internships.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Preferred concentrations include Data Analytics, Criminology/Security, Behavioral Sciences, or Business.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support investigations in the North America Regional Investigations team.
• Assist in research on proposed mergers and acquisitions.
• Document and support security integration activities.
• Familiarize with enterprise tools used by Global Security (Case Management, Badge, Video Surveillance, Watch List).
• Collaborate with Legal, HR, Site Security, and Health Services.

Skills

Problem-solving

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Flexibility

Education

Two years of university studies

Concentration in Data Analytics/Criminology/Security/Business

Tools

Microsoft 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

$39,908 - $111,111

FTP2027

GSF2027

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

Note

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