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Summer Student, Scientific Marketing Affairs – Animal Health –Swine/Étudiant d’été, Affaires scientifiques et marketing – Santé animale – Porc

CompanyMerck
LocationToronto
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Summer Student will participate in a research project focused on swine disease management and engage with the project leader throughout the summer. Responsibilities include hands-on training with company devices, data entry and analysis, and preparing a report for presentation.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
41048
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA in the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.msd.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
About the Role
<p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>As a Summer Student for our company, you will have an opportunity to work with various animal health professionals in a business, clinical and research environment. Moreover, this is a great way to gain exposure to our company’s Animal Health’s business offerings, providing valuable learning opportunities and exposure for young professionals with an interest in poultry or swine.</p><p></p><p><b>Summer Student, Scientific Marketing Affairs – Animal Health –Swine</b></p><p></p><p><b>In this role your project would consist of:</b></p><ul><li><p>Participation in a research project in support of swine disease management.</p></li><li><p>Engagement with our company’s project leader throughout the summer project.</p></li><li><p>Hands on engagement and training on our company’s devices.</p></li><li><p>Entering and analyzing data collected.</p></li><li><p>Preparing a report to be presented to our company’s Animal Health and partner and/or a relevant local/provincial association in Ontario (ex. OAPV, OASV, AVIA).</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><p>Interest in swine medicine.</p></li><li><p>Interest in population medicine.</p></li><li><p>Full-time veterinary student at the Ontario Veterinary College.</p></li><li><p>Must be available for summer student mandate (6 consecutive weeks between May and August).</p></li><li><p>Able to comply with biosecurity protocols and local public health requirements.</p></li><li><p>Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with team members and cross-functional teams.</p></li><li><p>Ability to work independently, with limited supervision.</p></li><li><p>Ability to learn and apply new information quickly.</p></li><li><p>Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.).</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication skills (spoken and written).</p></li><li><p>Fluency in French is required.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required field of study:</b></p><ul><li><p>Veterinary Medicine.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Application Requirements:</b></p><ul><li><p>Upload a copy of your official (or unofficial) transcript.</p></li><li><p>Upload proof of enrollment for the Fall 2026 semester.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><span>In line with our Company’s Hybrid Workplace Strategy, this position will be performed through a combination of remote work and in-person (Kirkland Head Office) based on the nature of work to be done</span>.</p><p></p><p><span>We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.</span></p><p></p><p><span>Canadainterns2026</span></p><p></p><p><b>Required Skills: </b></p>Analytical Problem Solving, Clinical Research, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Emergency Care, Health Economics, Medical Care, Office Applications, Process Improvements, Project Management, Reporting and Analysis, Technical Support, Technical Training, Veterinary Consulting, Veterinary Medicine, Workload Prioritization<p></p><p><b>Preferred Skills: </b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Current Employees apply <a href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Current Contingent Workers apply <a href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Secondary</b><b> Language(s) Job Description:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Stage d’été pour étudiants en médecine vétérinaire </b></p><p></p><p>En tant qu’étudiant d’été dans notre entreprise, vous aurez l’occasion de travailler avec divers professionnels de la santé animale dans un environnement commercial, clinique et de recherche. De plus, ce stage constitue une excellente opportunité pour découvrir les activités de notre entreprise Santé Animale, offrant des expériences d’apprentissage précieuses et une visibilité pour les jeunes professionnels intéressés par la volaille ou le porc.</p><p></p><p><b>Étudiant d’été, Affaires scientifiques et marketing – Santé animale – Porc</b></p><p><br /><b>Dans ce rôle, votre projet consistera à:</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p>Participer à un projet de recherche visant la gestion des maladies porcines.</p></li><li><p>Collaborer avec le chef de projet notre entreprise tout au long du stage.</p></li><li><p>Participer activement à la formation et à l’utilisation des dispositifs notre entreprise.</p></li><li><p>Saisir et analyser les données recueillies.</p></li><li><p>Préparer un rapport à présenter à notre entreprise Santé Animale et à un partenaire et/ou à une association locale/provinciale pertinente en Ontario (ex. OAPV, OASV, AVIA).</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><p>Intérêt pour la médecine porcine.</p></li><li><p>Intérêt pour la médecine des populations.</p></li><li><p>Étudiant vétérinaire à temps plein au Collège vétérinaire de l’Ontario.</p></li><li><p>Disponible pour le mandat d’étudiant d’été (6 semaines consécutives entre mai et août).</p></li><li><p>Capacité à respecter les protocoles de biosécurité et les exigences locales de santé publique.</p></li><li><p>Capacité à établir et maintenir des relations de travail efficaces avec les membres de l’équipe et les équipes interfonctionnelles.</p></li><li><p>Capacité à travailler de manière autonome, avec une supervision limitée.</p></li><li><p>Capacité à apprendre et appliquer rapidement de nouvelles informations.</p></li><li><p>Maîtrise des outils informatiques (Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.).</p></li><li><p>Excellentes compétences en communication (orale et écrite).</p></li><li><p>La maîtrise du français est requise.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Domaine d’études requis :</b></p><ul><li><p>Médecine vétérinaire.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Exigences pour la candidature:</b></p><ul><li><p>Téléverser une copie de votre relevé de notes officiel (ou non officiel).</p></li><li><p>Téléverser une preuve d’inscription pour le semestre d’automne 2026.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><span>Conformément à la Stratégie de milieu de travail hybride de notre entreprise, ce poste sera exécuté au moyen d’une combinaison de travail à distance et de travail en personne (siège social de Kirkland) en fonction de la nature du travail à effectuer</span>.</p><p></p><p><span>Nous sommes fiers d'être une entreprise qui embrasse la valeur de rassembler des personnes diversifiées, talentueuses et engagées. La façon la plus rapide d’innover est de rassembler des gens de diverses opinions dans un environnement inclusif. Nous encourageons nos collègues à remettre en question avec respect les problèmes de réflexion et d’approche de l’un et de l’autre. Nous sommes un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et nous sommes déterminés à favoriser un milieu de travail inclusif et diversifié.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully </b><br />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. </p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Employee Status: </b></p>Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Relocation:</b></p>No relocation<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>VISA Sponsorship:</b></p>No<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>Travel Requirements:</span></b></p>50%<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Flexible Work Arrangements:</b></p>Not Applicable<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Shift:</b></p>Not Indicated<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Valid Driving License:</b></p>Yes<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Hazardous Material(s):</b></p>n/a<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Posting End Date:</b></p>01/17/2026<p style="text-align:left"><b><span>*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day <u>BEFORE</u> the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day <u>BEFORE</u> the job posting end date. </span></b></p><br><p><b>Requisition ID:</b>R376082</p>
Key Skills
Analytical Problem SolvingClinical ResearchData AnalyticsDatabase ManagementData EntryData VisualizationDocument ManagementEmergency CareHealth EconomicsMedical CareOffice ApplicationsProcess ImprovementsProject ManagementReporting and AnalysisTechnical SupportTechnical TrainingVeterinary Consulting
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