2027 Future Talent Program - Supply Chain Management Summer Intern - US Based

MSD Malaysia; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. offers a 10–12 week Summer Internship Program within Global Supply Chain and/or Value Chain. Interns work on meaningful projects across Demand planning, Warehouse management, Distribution, and Data analytics.

The program emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and exposure to senior leadership while contributing to real-world biopharmaceutical operations. Ideal candidates are pursuing or have completed degrees in engineering or related fields, with strong communication, collaboration,

Qualifications

• Pursuing/Recent graduate in relevant engineering or science field.
• Interest in supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Engage in high-impact assignments for 10–12 weeks across Supply Chain projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Develop leadership, technical and business skills through exposure to senior leaders.

Skills

Leadership potential

Teamwork

Communication

Data analytics

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Supply Chain/Logistics

Bio Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Biotechnology

Chemical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Material Science and Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Data Science / Operations Research

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. Summer Internship Program provides exemplary students with the opportunity to work on meaningful assignments and gain real world industry experience. Our company's industry-leading resources and culture of curiosity allow ideas and innovation to flourish. Begin your career journey at our company! The position is for an internship opportunity within the Global Supply Chain and/or Value Chain organization. You will be assigned challenging projects on teams across various functions in Supply Chain organization. We are focused on driving growth and patient impact, while ultimately fulfilling our company's mission to save and improve lives. Candidates will participate on projects, which will strengthen the candidates’ skills in teamwork, collaboration, and leadership in one of the following areas:

• Demand planning and fulfillment
• Warehouse management
• Distribution and logistics
• Launch planning
• Data analytics
• Lean Six Sigma
• Continuous improvement initiatives
• Mathematical Optimization and Operations Research

The successful candidate is: An individual motivated to cultivate their leadership skills along with their technical and business skills by applying their knowledge within supply chain and manufacturing areas. Candidates should be committed to both their own career development as well as bringing their best to our Company. The successful candidate should be comfortable with influencing others. The candidate will need to be able to adapt to new roles, responsibilities, and situations. The successful candidate is comfortable working independently, working in teams, and leading teams. Candidates should be interested in participating in a broad range of work experiences across the supply chain organization. Delivering executive level insight to senior management.

What can you expect from the program?

• Engagement in high-impact assignments for 10-12 weeks
• Collaboration across teams/key stakeholders
• Professional networking opportunities
• Coaching and mentoring
• The chance to learn with and from senior leaders and colleagues across the enterprise
• Insights working with one of the world's leading biopharmaceutical companies

Required Education and Experience

• Supply Chain/Logistics
• Bio Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Chemical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Material Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Data Science / Operations Research

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Ideal candidate will possess superior communication and interpersonal skills, a problem solver, and a team player with the ability to work independently.
• Ideal candidate should have leadership experience in field of study, extracurricular activity, previous internship or undergraduate research, or military.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.

Salary range: The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 FTP2027 MD2027 NSBE NBMBAA Required Skills: Preferred Skills:

Merck & Co. Details

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: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): no

Job Posting End Date: 10/30/2026

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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.