2027 Future Talent Program - Global Clinical Trial Operations Intern

Job Description 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 company's Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) regional team is currently recruiting for summer interns. GCTO is a global organization operating in over 52 countries and is responsible in the delivery of our company's diverse development portfolio comprising over 300 clinical trials in compliance with global and local regulations. The Regional organization is comprised of 5 distinct regions (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, European Economic Area and Non-EU/Middle East/Africa) and is responsible for a significant proportion of the GCTO budget, staff and deliverables. The intern will engage with GCTO Regions and Regional Operations leadership team and general staffing team members for participation in and/or leading projects that support regional operations driving the efficient and ethical conduct of clinical trials across the region. Activities may include (but are not limited to): Generation of performance metrics Support of resource management Development of effective communications Support site and patient benchmarking activities Process improvements Development of tools to enhance conduct of clinical trial operations Development of a capstone presentation illustrating internship activities and deliverables Required Education and Skills: Candidates must be currently enrolled in a full-time BS/BA degree program in a science-related discipline. Candidates must be available to work full-time for up to (12) weeks beginning in May or June of 2027. Candidates must have completed at least (2) years of collegiate study by June of 2027. Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company. Salary range: The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 ​USD FTP2027 RL2027 Required Skills: 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: 10/16/2026 *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.