2027 Future Talent Program - Safety Data Management - Intern

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

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, USA is offering a 10–12 week internship in Safety Data Management (SDM). The role involves data coordination, PV system analysis, and process improvements within a global pharmacovigilance framework.

The intern will work with the SDM management team to understand global operations, contribute to documentation, and gain exposure to strategic elements of a large biopharma business model. Hybrid onsite work is possible.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organizational skills.
• Able to commit to full-time onsite (or hybrid) for 10–12 weeks starting June 2027.
• Strong data analysis and technical skills; capable of document management.
• Demonstrates initiative, leadership and ownership of deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and analyze data in PV systems.
• Enhance supporting technical systems and processes.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and training.
• Assist with department documentation updates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

Self-starter

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree program enrollment

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 can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Safety Data Management (SDM) is a global operation, with sites in Colombia, China, Poland and Costa Rica, that handles adverse experience case management for drugs/vaccines/biologics/devices (marketed or under investigation) in accordance with pharmacovigilance (PV) legislations globally. This large-scale operation's primary daily focus is to ensure completion of adverse experience reports with high quality while meeting specified timelines for key stakeholders and global Health Authorities.

The intern position within SDM would be involved with supporting activities tied to adverse experience case management while also getting the unique opportunity to understand the advantages and complexities of a global business model. The intern position would have the opportunity to work with the management team of SDM to gain insight into the strategic elements of the operations.

Daily activities may involve, but are not limited to, coordination and analysis of data in PV systems, enhancement of supporting technical systems, process improvement activities, training initiatives, and completion/updating of department documentation. The position may also work directly with other cross‑functional partners and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's Degree Program
• Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication as well as strong organizational skills.
• Candidates must be able to commit to full‑time onsite (or hybrid if applicable) employment for 10 - 12 weeks beginning June 2027
• Candidates must have strong data analysis and technical skills as well as document management.
• Candidates must have initiative, leadership, and ownership of deliverables.
• Candidates must be a self‑starter, fast learner and able to multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Candidates must have the ability to manage and independently drive projects to completion.

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 USD FTP2027 RL2027

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.

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.