MBA Commercial Leadership Intern — Cross-Functional Impact

MSD; North Wales (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an MBA candidate for the Commercial Leadership Development Program Internship in the United States. This strategic development experience builds commercial acumen, cross-functional capabilities, and impact-driven insights.

The internship leads to the full-time CLDP role, with December 2026 interviews and May 2027 start date. You will collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations teams, translate insights into executive-ready presentations, and deliver a capstone

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required.
• Currently enrolled in an MBA program with graduation May 2028.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time relevant work experience.
• Strong leadership, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic thinking, analytical skills, problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate across US cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to operational priorities across internship projects.
• Partner cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and operations.
• Apply data insights to inform recommendations and decisions.
• Translate insights into clear presentations for executives.
• Deliver a capstone presentation with actionable recommendations.

Skills

Adaptability

Agile Methodology

Analytical Thinking

Market Dynamics

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)

MBA candidate

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an MBA candidate for the Commercial Leadership Development Program Internship in the United States. This strategic development experience builds commercial acumen, cross-functional capabilities, and impact-driven insights.

The internship leads to the full-time CLDP role, with December 2026 interviews and May 2027 start date. You will collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations teams, translate insights into executive-ready presentations, and deliver a capstone