2026 Future Talent Program –Business Enablement Operations – Intern

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p></p><p>Business Enablement is a part of the Head Quarters Operations (HQ Ops) division within Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO), and we are seeking applicants for our intern position.</p><p></p><p>The internship program would help the individual to utilize their skillset, increase their professional productivity and provide them with a chance to see is the right company for their long-term goals.</p><p></p><p>An ideal candidate for this position will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, efficient time management expertise, an ability to work in a team and handle conflicts efficiently.</p><p></p><p>The intern will engage with the Business Enablement organization and their associated project teams throughout participation in activities with Business Enablement Team Members.</p><p></p><p><u><b>Activities may include (but are not limited to):</b></u></p><ul><li><p>Assist organizational efforts to simplify and standardize global processes</p></li><li><p>Develop tools to enhance conduct of Business Enablement’s day-to-day activities</p></li><li><p>Generate process maps and process workflows</p></li><li><p>Develop effective communications to support projects and activities</p></li><li><p><span>Identify areas for process improvement, implement a solution, and measure effectiveness of the implementation plan</span></p></li><li><p><b> </b></p></li></ul><p><b><u>Required Education</u></b></p><ul><li><p>Candidates must be currently enrolled in a full-time BS/BA degree program in computer science, continuous improvement, or science related discipline.</p></li></ul><p><b> </b></p><p><b><u>Required Skills:</u></b></p><ul><li><p>Microsoft Office Suite (Including MS Teams. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, DB Access, MS Project)</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of web development and/or SharePoint preferred (but not mandatory)</p></li><li><p>Excellent analytical and communication skills</p></li><li><p>Good problem-solving skills</p></li><li><p>Efficient time management expertise</p></li><li><p>Ability to work in a diverse team of professionals</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.</b></p><p></p><p><b>Salary range:</b></p><p>The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD</p><p></p><p>FTP2026</p><p>RL2026</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Required Skills:</b></p><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>US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. 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The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/">Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts</a></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><u><b>U.S. Hybrid Work Model</b></u></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a <span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WKQ0">collective-bargaining</span></span></span></span></span></span></span> agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>San Francisco Residents Only:</span></b><span> We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>Los Angeles Residents Only:</span></b><span> We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance</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. 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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>No Travel Required<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Flexible Work Arrangements:</b></p>Hybrid<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>No<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>03/8/2026<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>R377973</p>