2026 Future Talent Program - International Veterinary Health - Co-op

MSD

122d • $39,600 - $105,500

About The Position

The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Animal Health division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. The International Veterinary Health (IVH) team at our Company's Animal Health division works with governments and intergovernmental agencies throughout the world on the control of transboundary and emerging diseases with a One Health impact. Key diseases are rabies, Foot and Mouth Disease, Lumpy Skin Disease, Tuberculosis, and Avian Influenza. The team has a One Health One Welfare approach to their work. They work on innovative approaches to disease control, with the integration of technology to help disease surveillance and vaccination monitoring. They are responsible for the emergence website providing information on disease outbreaks, and the emergence podcast featuring experts in many disease areas. The successful applicant will be a member of the International Veterinary Health team during the period of the practicum and will be involved in team meetings and planning sessions. Working with the team, the candidate will gain a full understanding of the role of the pharmaceutical industry in improving both human and animal lives. The candidate will learn about public-private partnerships and see them in action, as well as gain insights into the political drivers and barriers to disease control. The candidate will be a part of meetings that discuss disease control and how to introduce true solutions to make national vaccination campaigns more effective. Specific projects may vary, dependent on the needs and priorities of the department at the time while taking into account specific interests of the applicant.

Requirements

• Candidates must be enrolled in a Master's of Public Health or Veterinary Public Health program
• Candidates must have an interest in animal health, with a focus on veterinary public health
• Candidates must have excellent interpersonal/communication, writing, presentation skills, and professional demeanor
• Candidates must have general computer skills, which includes working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Candidates must have the ability to be organized, adapt to a changing environment, and prioritize accordingly, work independently and as part of a team
• Candidates must demonstrate high ethical standards

Responsibilities

• Development of disease communication materials
• Development of technical bulletins for governments
• Planning of social media programs
• Planning of awareness campaigns, ex. Rabies360 Challenge
• Disease and market analysis
• Global policy review of specific diseases
• Development of a customer management system
• Logistics support, helping manage deliveries of vaccines
• Incorporation of technology and data management into health solutions

Benefits

• Salary range: $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD
• Opportunity for networking and meeting others
• Potential for extended collaboration on projects post-internship

What This Job Offers

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