2027 Future Talent Program - Statistical Programmer - Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Merck's Future Talent Program offers 10-12 week internships in the BARDS division, where interns contribute to statistical programming for analysis datasets, tables, listings, and graphics for drug and vaccine development.

As an intern, you will collaborate with scientists and a senior programmer, gain hands-on experience, and learn new programming techniques in a hybrid, full-time setting starting June 2027.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student with ≥2 MS semesters completed by May 2027.
• Available for full-time hybrid internship for 10–12 weeks starting June 2027.
• Data analysis experience and programming skills.
• Willingness to learn programming languages and techniques.
• Ability to collaborate on a team and complete tasks on time.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute statistical analyses and reporting deliverables under guidance of a senior programmer.
• Assist in delivering analysis datasets, tables, listings, and graphics for clinical trial data.
• Support BARDS activities across therapeutic areas and drug development programs.

Skills

Data analysis

Programming skills

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Oral and written communication

Education

MS in Computer or Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that last 10-12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Statistical Programming is in the Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences (BARDS) department at our company Research Labs which supports the targeting, discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of drugs and vaccines for the benefit of patients and global public health. Statistical programmers have a key role in the analysis and reporting of our company clinical trial databases. Statistical programmers use their analytical skills to programmatically develop and deliver analysis datasets, tables, listings, and graphics. These deliverables are then utilized by our company's scientists and health authorities to interpret the results and inform decision making about the effectiveness and safety of our company's drugs and vaccines. Statistical programmers support all therapeutic areas and every phase of drug development in partnership with scientists across our Research & Development Division. The statistical programming intern will develop and execute statistical analysis and reporting deliverables under the guidance of a senior level programmer.

Required Education And Skills

• Candidates must be currently enrolled students and have completed a minimum of two semesters of work towards an MS in Computer or Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field by May 2027.
• Candidates must be able to commit to full-time hybrid employment for 10 - 12 weeks beginning June 2027.
• Candidates must have data analysis experience and programming skills
• Candidates must possess a willingness to learn programming languages and new programming techniques
• Candidates must have the ability to collaborate with others on a team, take direction, and complete programming tasks on time.
• Candidates must have effective oral and written communication skills.

Salary Range

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

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Employee Status

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

1st - Day

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

10/17/2026