Hybrid Summer Intern: Clinical Quality Operations

Merck; Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck offers a Future Talent Program internship up to 12 weeks, split across projects in Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) and Clinical Quality Operations (CQO). The role emphasizes data analysis, quality oversight, and process improvement within a compliant, global framework.

Interns will engage with multiple levels of CQO, gain exposure to regulatory inspections readiness, and may develop capstone projects showcasing internship deliverables.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a full-time BS/BA degree program in a science-related discipline
• Candidates must be available to work full-time for up to 12 weeks beginning in May or June of 2027
• Candidates must have completed at least 2 years of collegiate study by June 2027

Responsibilities

• Support the CQO team which oversees quality operations for trials conducted by GCTO
• Conduct data analysis for key CQO activities to identify trends and/or process improvements needed
• Develop tools to enhance risk assessment, quality planning and inspection readiness activities
• Support benchmarking activities for quality deliverables
• Develop capstone presentation illustrating internship activities and deliverables

Skills

MS Office

AI tools

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Problem solving

Creativity

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

BS/BA in science

Two years college study by Jun 2027

Job description

Merck offers a Future Talent Program internship up to 12 weeks, split across projects in Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) and Clinical Quality Operations (CQO). The role emphasizes data analysis, quality oversight, and process improvement within a compliant, global framework.

Interns will engage with multiple levels of CQO, gain exposure to regulatory inspections readiness, and may develop capstone projects showcasing internship deliverables.