2026 Future Talent Program - Regulatory Legal - Summer Intern

Merck • North Wales, PA

1d • Hybrid

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 Function Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
The Company’s Legal Regulatory Group is seeking one intern for 8 weeks (June-July 2026) in our Upper Gwynedd site. The intern should expect to be working on-site at least three days per week and will have the option to work remotely up to two days per week.
The Company's Legal Regulatory Group helps our company succeed in a manner that is responsible and consistent with the company’s values and high ethical standards, and that complies with the law. The Legal Regulatory Group works closely with our business colleagues to provide support throughout our products’ lifecycles.
Interns will work closely with experienced attorneys on various projects and will work across various functional areas within the Company. Projects may include:
Reviewing materials and preparing for and participating in meetings to discuss internal and external marketing jobs and strategies.
Participating in labeling meetings.
Researching and providing written summaries of findings.
Understanding and revising standard operating procedures.
Reviewing and providing feedback on innovative projects and strategies.
Participating in investigations.
The intern will learn about the drug development process and have the opportunity to interface with many parts of our business.

Requirements

• Candidate must have an undergraduate degree and should be a current law student pursuing a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, returning to school in fall 2026
• Candidate must be a 1L or 2L law student
• Candidate must be available for the full 8 week internship starting June 2026

Nice To Haves

• Candidate should have an interest in learning about inhouse counsel roles
• Candidate should have superior personal character and ethics
• Candidate should have strong personal communication and interpersonal skills
• Candidate should be a self-starter who has excellent analytical ability

Responsibilities

• Reviewing materials and preparing for and participating in meetings to discuss internal and external marketing jobs and strategies.
• Participating in labeling meetings.
• Researching and providing written summaries of findings.
• Understanding and revising standard operating procedures.
• Reviewing and providing feedback on innovative projects and strategies.
• Participating in investigations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed