2027 Future Talent Program - Global Clinical Trial Operations Epidemiology Operations - Intern

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Job Description The Future Talent Program features internships with a duration of up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. The Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) team is seeking applicants for the Epidemiology Operations intern position. The intern will engage with the Epidemiology Operations organization and their associated project teams throughout participation in and/or leadership of initiatives that drive the efficient and ethical conduct of epidemiology trials across GCTO. Activities may include (but are not limited to): Provide project management support for strategic initiatives, support for existing Epidemiology trials Assist organizational efforts to simplify and standardize global processes Develop new tools to enhance conduct of our epidemiology trials, enhance existing tools Generate process maps and/or performance metrics Develop effective communications, assist in development/updating of Epi Ops webpage Receive exposure to the field of clinical research and drug development with direct activities supporting global clinical trial operations Deliver a capstone presentation illustrating internship objectives and activities Required Education: Candidates must be currently enrolled in a full-time BS/BA (or higher) degree program in a business or project management, continuous improvement, computer technology, or science related discipline. Candidates must be available to work full-time for 10-12 weeks beginning in May or June of 2027. Candidates must have completed at least (2) years of collegiate study by June of 2027. Preferred Education: Candidates considering pursuing a MPH are preferred. 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 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.