2027 Future Talent Program - Study Management - Intern

Merck • North Wales, PA

14h • $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 Labs Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career. Clinical Sciences and Study Management is a group within the Global Clinical Trials Operations (GCTO) department which focuses on the planning, execution and close out of clinical trials within a program. Clinical trials provide the required data which allows our company to bring new prescription medications and vaccines to the market. The Clinical Science and Study Management team is seeking a motivated, technically skilled student intern majoring in the biological sciences or public health. The student should have a strong interest in clinical trials administration and drug discovery process. Successful candidates will be able to work independently as well as proactively collaborate with colleagues. Primary responsibilities will include assisting clinical trials teams with the planning, execution and/or close out of a clinical trial(s). The candidate will be an active team participant, attend team meetings and will complete virtual company trainings on how to plan, execute and/or close out a clinical trial. This candidate may be responsible for tracking trial timelines and may become proficient in project management tools. The candidate may interact with internal and external stakeholders (study sites, vendors, committees, etc.) in support of clinical study objectives.

Requirements

• Full-time student pursuing a BS/BA, MS or PhD in Pharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Research or Health Care Administration, Public Health, Biology or other relevant disciplines
• Microsoft Office Skills
• Analytical ability to review trends, design and create reports and/or presentations
• Summarize data and trends in writing

Nice To Haves

• Project Management experience (e.g. deliver project/assignment by specific date, overcome obstacles that impact the project delivery, MS project, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Assisting clinical trials teams with the planning, execution and/or close out of a clinical trial(s).
• Being an active team participant.
• Attending team meetings.
• Completing virtual company trainings on how to plan, execute and/or close out a clinical trial.
• Tracking trial timelines.
• Interacting with internal and external stakeholders (study sites, vendors, committees, etc.) in support of clinical study objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree