2026 Future Talent Program - Global Watch Desk Intern

MSD

124d • $39,600 - $105,500

About The Position

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Global Support Functions Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Our Company continues to increase its global footprint and accessibility to customers and patients, the Global Security Group (GSG) continues to take prudent measures to protect and secure our company and our people, products, trade secrets, intellectual property, reputation, and operations on a global scale. In doing so, GSG protects the Company from a variety of hazards with the goal of providing a competitive advantage by minimizing the impact of security risks and maximizing the opportunity for the Company to do business in a safe and effective manner. The intern will work with the Global Watch Desk Team of the Global Security component. The intern’s responsibilities will include assisting with a variety of tasks and projects, that could include anything from using technical monitoring systems, to assisting with geopolitical risk and travel security related initiatives. Although this position will be supervised, the incumbent will be required to have an interest in international risk and security, with very strong writing abilities. The intern may be trained for two weeks to function as a watch officer and be expected to provide back-up shift coverage if necessary. The incumbent is expected to collect information and develop solutions to specific projects of a limited scope. Assignments may be designed to develop professional knowledge and to provide broad experience and familiarization with our company methods, standards, procedures, and practices.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled from an accredited College or University in relevant fields such as International Relations, Law, Criminology, Political Science, Public Policy, Behavioral Science, Psychology, Cyber Security, or Computer Science.
• Completed at least two years of university studies toward their degree.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Interpersonal skills that include flexibility and the ability to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Flexibility.
• Motivation.
• Functional Excellence.
• Teamwork/Collaboration.
• Results-Oriented.
• Problem-Solving.
• Communication skills.
• Familiarity with Windows applications.
• Previous internships or involvement in community groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a variety of tasks and projects related to global security.
• Use technical monitoring systems.
• Assist with geopolitical risk and travel security initiatives.
• Collect information and develop solutions to specific projects.
• Provide back-up shift coverage as a watch officer if necessary.

Benefits

• Salary range: $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD.
• Hybrid work model with three days on-site and two days remote.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees