Jobs · New Jersey

2027 Future Talent Program - Finance MBA - Full Time (Hybrid)

Merck · Rahway, NJ · 2 mo ago
$106k–$167k/yrFull-time

Our company's Finance department is committed to developing future leaders through its Finance MBA Rotation Program. Through two one-year rotations, the program provides emerging talent with the opportunity to gain a breadth of experience and to build and enhance leadership skills required to succeed as future enterprise leaders. The program is primarily located at our NJ and PA locations. Additionally, senior management exposure, mentoring, networking, and other learning and development experiences are incorporated throughout the program.

About the role

Our Finance department plays an integral role in supporting those who develop, produce, and commercialize our products every day. As part of our global team, you’ll collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

Roles within the MBA Rotation Program may include, but are not limited to:

  • Forecasting, reporting, and analyzing operating results
  • Operational risk management and process improvement consulting
  • Managing capital structure, currency, and other financial risks
  • Analyzing business strategies and capital investments
  • Other roles across our company's finance and global support functions

Upon completion of the two-year program, participants will apply for their post-rotation role where selection is based on performance, business need, and mutual interest, where possible.

Responsibilities

As part of the MBA Rotation Program, you will gain the opportunity to innovate in a changing world through:

  • Win as one team – Act with a company-first mindset inspired by unified goals; communicate, participate, and collaborate as one team, winning and losing together.
  • Focus on what matters – Simplify our work and prioritize resources on what matters most to create the greatest value for human and animal patients, and all stakeholders.
  • Act with urgency – Work with speed, rigor, and determination to deliver our medicines and vaccines around the world.
  • Experiment, learn, and adapt – Balance expertise with curiosity, continuous learning, adaptability, and a commitment to never give up, whether we succeed or fail.
  • Embrace diversity and inclusion – Create fully diverse teams to deliver our best innovations and cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best ideas.
  • Speak up and be open-minded – Voice opinions, engage in healthy debate, and encourage curiosity to improve ideas and decisions for better outcomes.

Requirements

  • Must have an MBA completed by May 2027.
  • A minimum of 5 years of professional work experience is preferred (not required).
  • Demonstration of integrity within a professional work environment.
  • Passion for our company's mission of saving and improving lives.
  • Dedication to teamwork.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability.
  • Passion and commitment to learning.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to self-motivate and take responsibility for personal growth and development.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with clients and business process owners.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively and creatively communicate across various stakeholders using compelling storytelling.
  • Ability to have a global mindset and work across boundaries.
  • Eligibility to work in the US on a permanent basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Skills

Required Skills:

  • Adaptability
  • Business Partnerships
  • Business Planning
  • Capital Management
  • Capital Structure
  • Cross-Cultural Teams
  • Data Visualization
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Diversity and Inclusion (D&I)
  • Economic Research
  • Finance Strategy
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Financial Management
  • Financial Modeling
  • Forecasting
  • Global Mindset
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Investments Analysis
  • Operation Risk Management
  • Oral Communications
  • Planning Budgeting and Forecasting (PBF)
  • Preparation of Financial Reports
  • Profit and Loss (P&L) Analysis

Pay

The salary range for this role is $106,200.00 - $167,200.00. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision healthcare, and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days

More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Schedule

This is a full-time position starting in June 2027. The role follows a hybrid work arrangement with up to 10% travel requirements.

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