Marketing Intern – Oncology Business Unit

Job Description Job Specification: Marketing Intern – Oncology Business Unit Location: Dublin Duration: 6 months Department: Oncology Business Unit, Marketing Reports to: Marketing Lead Position Summary We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Marketing Intern to join our Oncology Business Unit. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in pharmaceutical marketing within a dynamic and impactful therapeutic area. The successful candidate will support the marketing team in executing strategic initiatives that drive awareness, engagement, and adoption of oncology products. Key Responsibilities Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns and promotional materials for oncology products. Conduct competitive analysis to support marketing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Medical Affairs, Sales, and Patient Access to gather insights and align marketing efforts. Support digital marketing activities including social media, email campaigns, and website content updates. Help organize and coordinate internal and external events such as webinars, and conferences. Prepare presentations, reports, and marketing collateral as needed. Monitor and analyse campaign performance metrics and provide actionable insights. Perform administrative tasks to support the marketing team’s daily operations. Qualifications Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field. Strong interest in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and oncology is highly desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Basic understanding of digital marketing tools and platforms is a plus. Analytical mindset with attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks. Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn. What We Offer Hands-on experience in a leading pharmaceutical company’s oncology marketing function. Exposure to innovative cancer therapies and the pharmaceutical industry. Mentorship and professional development opportunities. Collaborative and inclusive work environment. PQ20 Required Skills: Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Clinical Research, Competitive Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cross-Team Collaboration, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Digital Marketing, Document Management, Email Marketing, Health Economics, Life Science, Marketing, Office Applications, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Management, Process Improvements, Project Management, Reporting and Analysis, Social Media Management, Strategic Initiative, Teamwork {+ 2 more} Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term) Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A Job Posting End Date: 09/16/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.