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2027 Future Talent Program - Global Scientific Value Content - Intern

Merck · Upper Gwynedd, PA · 5 days ago
$40k–$111k/yrVolunteer

About the role

The Global Scientific Value Content organization is committed to ensure creation of global, innovative medical content to advance scientific exchange with "One Medical Voice". The goal of the internship is to work with leaders within the Global Scientific Value Content organization to provide hands-on experience in the development and communication of scientific content in collaboration with key stakeholders. Candidates will be exposed to a variety of tactics to communicate the clinical and medical value that our products bring to the patients and medical community. Candidates will also be introduced to strategic planning and insight analysis. This experience can motivate students to pursue careers in pharmaceutical industry.

What you'll do

  • With guidance from the preceptor, author content that aligns to Annual Value and Implementation (V & I) Plan
  • With guidance from the preceptor, review Global Scientific Value Content materials to ensure they are relevant, scientifically accurate, and consistent with cited appropriate scientific literature, internal scientific information, and Company values and standards
  • Ensure appropriate stakeholders are engaged in the development, review, and approval of Global Scientific Value Content deliverables
  • Communicate to key cross functional stakeholders (e.g., Medical Information) the availability of approved GSVC deliverables
  • Use company-approved AI tools, as appropriate and under guidance, to help innovate and advance medical content development while maintaining scientific rigor, compliance, and appropriate review standards
  • With guidance from preceptor, connect with key stakeholders (e.g., Global Medical Information, Global Scientific Training, Scientific Affairs, Publications, Medical Science Liaisons, Compliance, Clinical, Value and Implementation Outcomes Research) to learn more about the cross-functional collaboration between functional areas in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Under guidance of preceptor, complete "My Learnings" and self-training materials for personal development

Required qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in the sciences or a related field
  • Returning to school in the Fall of 2027
  • Available to work full-time for 10-12 weeks beginning in May 2027
  • Experience conducting literature searches and using published literature in support of scientific content development
  • Basic understanding of biomedical sciences, including the ability to categorize scientific literature according to therapeutic areas and topics
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
  • Outstanding ability to organize information, multi-task, and manage one's own time
  • Some experience creating presentations
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and/or PowerPoint

Preferred qualifications

  • Considering an advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD)
  • Background and/or interest in microbiology, virology, immunology, cardiovascular, oncology, epidemiology, health economics, or public health
  • Knowledge of the Pharmaceutical industry
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a complex organization/environment
  • Ability to effectively operate in a team-oriented structure

Pay

The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 USD.

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