2027 Future Talent Program - Patient Insights and Engagement - 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 Lab Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Basic Function and Responsibility: This assignment is in the Patient Insights and Engagement (PI&E) team in the Value and Implementation team. This function exists within our company's Research Laboratories (our Research & Development Division). This intern supports the Patient Insights & Engagement (PI&E) team and initiatives that advance PI&E deliverables, strategies and priorities. Key Activities: The intern(s) in this assignment may be responsible for: Supporting Patient engagement activities and conducting a retrospective analysis on different types of engagement and how they were leveraged in different parts of the drug life cycle Leveraging AI tools to develop ways to share patient insights to relevant stakeholders Utilizing strategic communication skills by revising the team walking deck, reports and communication templates Managing the internal and/or external websites, including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Assisting with developing new website content to support organizational goals and strategies Managing resource and document storage, assessing ongoing needs and developing optimal solutions Required Education and Skills: Candidates must be a college student with a major in a Business or Science field Candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be highly motivated to work independently Candidates must have demonstrated leadership skills, self-motivation, flexibility, adaptability and willingness to learn Candidates with prior experience working or volunteering with patient organizations, have project management, and research experience are preferred Able to work full time for a period of 10-12 weeks. 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: 10/9/2026 *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.