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PMO Internship - Biotech

CompanyMSD
LocationSwords
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will manage selected projects within the site portfolio and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project execution meets established plans. Additionally, they will contribute to the continuous improvement of PMO processes and support the deployment of the company production system.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
39714
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

Job Description

PMO (Project Management Office)  / MPS Specialist Internship 

Start your journey within the Pharmaceutical industry with us at Our Company Biotech Dublin.  Not only will you learn skills both technical and professional but work on projects that will contribute towards enhancing people’s lives across the world. 

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive, multi-skilled global team of highly motivated individuals. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs. 

So, what will you be responsible for? 

Bringing energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following: 

  • Project management of selected projects within the site’s project portfolio. 
  • Work with project sponsors at initiation to ensure the project scope is fully defined and understood 
  • Lead project management best practice by partnering with cross functional teams to ensure project execution is to plan. 
  • Resolve issues and escalate risks in a timely fashion to the relevant on-site and above-site stakeholders. 
  • Contribute to the establishment of robust processes on site for both project delivery and risk management. 
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of PMO processes on site and benchmark against global best practices across all industries. 
  • Get involved with the deployment and sustainment of Our Company Production System across the site working with the MPS leads.

This internship will be completed in a hybrid working model of virtual and on-site at Biotech Dublin. 

The ideal person will have: 

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor or Master student in Project Management, Business Management, Engineering or similar studies 
  • Good communication skills in English (both verbal and written) 
  • Structured way-of-working with interest for the detail 
  • Pro-active, open-minded and flexible person 
  • Experience with or willingness to learn MS Office (Office 365, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) 

So, if you are ready to: 

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today. 

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Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Benchmarking, Clinical Research, Collaboration, Construction Management, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Health Economics, Microsoft PowerPoint, Office Applications, Proactive Thinking, Process Improvements, Project Delivery, Project Development, Project Implementations, Project Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Tools, Project Planning, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Project Resource Management {+ 8 more}

Preferred Skills:

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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:

09/16/2026

*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.

Key Skills
Project ManagementAnalytical Problem SolvingData AnalyticsProcess ImprovementRisk ManagementMicrosoft OfficeExcelPowerPointSharePointCommunicationBenchmarkingProject PlanningProject Portfolio ManagementCollaborationData VisualizationDatabase Management
Categories
Management & LeadershipHealthcareScience & ResearchEngineeringData & Analytics