2027 Future Talent Program - Translational Medicine - Intern

MSD Malaysia; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia seeks a motivated graduate student for a 12-week internship in our Translational Medicine team. You will analyze and interpret genomic and pharmacogenomic datasets to advance precision medicine initiatives, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and using diverse genomic technologies.

The role offers exposure to genomic data analyses, bioinformatics pipelines, and opportunities to present findings, with a focus on translating genomic data into biological insights for drug

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Human Genetics, Genomics, Pharmacogenomics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience analyzing genomic or next-generation sequencing (NGS) data and familiarity with FASTQ, BAM/CRAM, VCF, FASTA formats.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or other scientific programming languages; experience in Linux/Unix environments.
• Strong analytical and communication skills to collaborate in a multidisciplinary research setting.
• Familiarity with pharmacogenomics concepts and cloud computing is a plus.
• Must be enrolled in an academic program and returning to continue studies after internship.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret genomic and pharmacogenomic datasets using bioinformatics approaches.
• Evaluate data from array-based, short-read, and long-read sequencing technologies.
• Develop and apply analytical workflows to support genomic characterization and translational research.
• Collaborate with scientists across disciplines to generate biological insights and support precision medicine.
• Communicate results through presentations, reports, and reproducible documentation.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Genomics

Python

R

Linux

NGS data

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Bioinformatics or related field

Tools

Linux/Unix

Bioinformatics pipelines

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

Team:

The Clinical Pharmacogenetics group provides scientific leadership in the application of human genetics and pharmacogenomics across the drug development continuum. The team generates and interprets genetic evidence to support biomarker strategies, optimize therapeutic development, and enhance understanding of variability in treatment response.

Position Description

We are seeking a highly motivated graduate student with expertise in bioinformatics, genomics, and computational biology to join our Translational Medicine team for a 12‑week internship. The successful candidate will contribute to the analysis and interpretation of genomic and pharmacogenomic datasets to support precision medicine and translational research initiatives. This role offers an opportunity to work with diverse genomic technologies and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams focused on advancing the application of genomics in drug development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret genomic and pharmacogenomic datasets using bioinformatics and computational approaches
• Evaluate data generated from multiple genomic technologies, including array‑based, short‑read, and long‑read sequencing platforms
• Develop and apply analytical workflows to support genomic characterization and translational research objectives
• Collaborate with scientists across disciplines to generate biological insights and support precision medicine initiatives
• Communicate results through scientific presentations, reports, and reproducible documentation

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Human Genetics, Genomics, Pharmacogenomics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or a related scientific discipline
• Experience analyzing genomic or next‑generation sequencing (NGS) data, including familiarity with common bioinformatics file formats (e.g., FASTQ, BAM/CRAM, VCF, FASTA)
• Experience in Python, R, and/or other scientific programming languages, with experience working in Linux/Unix environments
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary research environment
• Familiarity with pharmacogenomics concepts, genomic data analysis, and high‑performance or cloud computing environments is preferred
• Must be enrolled in an academic program and returning to continue studies following completion of the internship

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with pharmacogenomics resources and guidelines (e.g., PharmGKB, PharmVar, CPIC)
• Experience with long‑read sequencing technologies, haplotype analysis, structural variant detection, or copy number analysis

Salary range

The salary range for this role is $39,108 through $111,111.

Job Details

• Employee Status: Intern/Co‑op (Fixed Term)
• Relocation: No relocation
• VISA Sponsorship: No
• Travel Requirements: No Travel Required
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable
• Shift: 1st - Day
• Valid Driving License: No
• Hazardous Material(s): N/A

Job Posting End Date

10/9/2026

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