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Pharmacovigilance Intern - Panama

CompanyMSD
LocationPanama City
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with local drug safety processes, including the intake, tracking, and follow-up of adverse event reports. They will also support the filing and archiving of safety-related documentation in compliance with company policies and local regulations.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
39785
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

The Pharmacovigilance Intern is responsible for undertaking specified drug safety activities, including projects, with oversight from their Manager or a designated colleague. Specific details of tasks may be further described in an addendum to this job description. Activities listed below are applicable for all supported countries and may vary depending on the intern’s assignment.


  • Assists with the execution of local drug safety processes and activities in collaboration with internal functional areas and external parties, as assigned.
  • Assists with day-to-day safety case management, including the intake, tracking, translation into English (as applicable), acknowledgments, and follow-up of reports related to adverse events, in accordance with company procedures and country regulations.
  • Assists with filing (electronic and paper), storage, and archiving of safety-related and regulatory data and documentation in accordance with departmental, company, and local requirements.
  • Responsible for reporting adverse events, product quality complaints, or other safety-related information associated with the use of company products, in compliance with the company’s Patient Safety Policy.
  • Responsible for completing all required training assigned at the time of hire and throughout employment by the established deadlines, including any additional training required before performing newly assigned drug safety activities.
  • May assist with local scientific and medical literature review and assessment in accordance with company procedures and local requirements, as applicable.
  • Performs other activities as requested by their Manager or designated colleague.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience 

  • Currently pursuing a Pharmacy Degree and enrolled in the final semesters of the program.
  • Intermediate-Advanced proficiency in English (written and verbal), with strong command of the local language.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Clinical Research, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Health Economics, Office Applications, Process Improvements, Project Management, Reporting and Analysis, Technical Support, Technical Training, Workload Prioritization

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:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

10/31/2026

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Key Skills
PharmacovigilanceDrug safetyCase managementData entryDocument managementAnalytical problem solvingClinical researchData analyticsDatabase managementData visualizationHealth economicsProcess improvementsProject managementReporting and analysisTechnical supportWorkload prioritization
Categories
HealthcareScience & ResearchData & AnalyticsAdministrative