2027 Future Talent Program - Patient Insights and Engagement - Intern

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

Job summary

Merck is offering a Future Talent Program internship in Rahway, NJ, lasting up to 12 weeks. The intern will join the Patient Insights & Engagement (PI&E) team within our Research Laboratories, supporting deliverables and priorities while gaining exposure to a major pharma research environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, independent work, and the ability to manage content, websites and FAQs. Hybrid work is available, with opportunities to develop, learn, and contribute to patient-centric

Qualifications

• Candidates must be a college student majoring in business or science.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, highly motivated to work independently.
• Demonstrated leadership, self-motivation, flexibility and willingness to learn.
• Prior experience with patient organizations, project management or research preferred.
• Able to work full time for 10-12 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Support patient engagement activities and analyze retrospective engagement across the drug life cycle.
• Leverage AI tools to share patient insights with stakeholders.
• Revise team walking deck, reports and communication templates.
• Manage internal/external websites and FAQs.
• Develop new website content to support organizational goals.
• Manage resource and document storage and assess ongoing needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Self-motivation

Willingness to learn

Education

Business or Science major

Tools

AI tools

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.

Basic Function and Responsibility

This assignment is in the Patient Insights and Engagement (PI&E) team in the Value and Implementation team. This function exists within our company's Research Laboratories (our Research & Development Division).

This intern supports the Patient Insights & Engagement (PI&E) team and initiatives that advance PI&E deliverables, strategies and priorities.

Key Activities

• Supporting Patient engagement activities and conducting a retrospective analysis on different types of engagement and how they were leveraged in different parts of the drug life cycle
• Leveraging AI tools to develop ways to share patient insights to relevant stakeholders
• Utilizing strategic communication skills by revising the team walking deck, reports and communication templates
• Managing the internal and/or external websites, including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Assisting with developing new website content to support organizational goals and strategies
• Managing resource and document storage, assessing ongoing needs and developing optimal solutions

Required Education and Skills

• Candidates must be a college student with a major in a Business or Science field
• Candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be highly motivated to work independently
• Candidates must have demonstrated leadership skills, self-motivation, flexibility, adaptability and willingness to learn
• Candidates with prior experience working or volunteering with patient organizations, have project management, and research experience are preferred
• Able to work full time for a period of 10-12 weeks.

Salary Range

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

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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