2027 Future Talent Program - Payer & Health Systems Oncology - Intern

Merck • North Wales, PA

3d • $39,908 - $111,111 • 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 Research Lab Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. The Future Talent Program provides students with meaningful project-based experience, professional development, and exposure to leaders across the organization. The Payer and Health Systems (PHS) team is seeking a motivated and collaborative 2027 summer intern for a 10-12 week internship to support strategic initiatives focused on oncology, patient access, health systems, and medical affairs.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a PharmD, MD, DNP, or other doctoral-level clinical or health sciences degree and returning to school following the internship.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in oncology, market access, managed care, or medical affairs.
• Familiarity with the pharmaceutical industry or healthcare delivery systems.
• Experience with literature evaluation, data analysis, or insight synthesis.

Responsibilities

• Support development and refinement of health system and payer insight-gathering priorities.
• Analyze and summarize stakeholder insights and identify trends across the oncology landscape.
• Evaluate payer policy, reimbursement, quality, pathway, and regulatory developments affecting oncology care.
• Contribute to field engagement planning resources and internal training materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Medical Affairs stakeholders.
• Develop and present findings for project assignments with recommendations to PHS leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern