Digital Human Health Intern

Job Description

Who we are

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world. 

The Opportunity

Our DHH India Internship Program offers Cooperative (Co-op) education opportunities lasting up to 6 months. The program allows students to work on one or more projects within our Digital Human Health team.  These opportunities are designed to facilitate the transition from academia to industry for soon-to-be graduates and will involve participation and contribution in real projects. This is also a way for you to identify if our company may be the right company for your long-term career goals. 

Program Details

• Duration: Typically, 3–6 months. 

• Work: One or more projects focused on advanced data analytics, AI/ML, Data management, Product building- dashboard, software application, Gen-AI Workfront, business engagement support, commercial assessment, competitive landscape and forecasting within our Digital Human Health team. 

• Experience: Practical, hands-on exposure to industry workflows, cross-functional collaboration, and the transition from academia to a corporate environment. 

Key Responsibilities

• Support project workstreams by gathering, organizing, and analyzing data related to commercial objectives. 

• Assist with preparing clear, concise materials (presentations, summaries, dashboards) that communicate findings and recommendations. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, timelines, and deliverables. 

• Contribute to problem-solving discussions and help identify actionable insights that inform business decisions. 

• Maintain documentation and ensure work meets quality, accuracy, and timeline expectations. 

Required Education and Skills

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in bachelor’s / master’s / PhD degree program in a Quantitative discipline such as: Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Computational Biology, Engineering, Management or other relevant discipline. Expected to graduate within the next 1–2 years. 

• Strong analytical skills, with an aptitude for problem solving and strategic thinking. 

• Effective oral and written communication skills. 

• Ability to balance methodological rigor with project timelines and deliverables. 

• Capability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights. 

• Having a passion for applying technology to enable healthcare, are able to work on a team as well as independently, and enjoy learning new technologies 

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to commercial functions within a leading healthcare company. 

• Experience contributing to meaningful projects with real-world impact. 

• Mentorship and feedback to support your professional development. 

• Insight into career pathways at our company. 

Application Note

• Candidates should be able to commit to the full internship duration and be available to work within standard business hours. 

• Eligibility and start dates may vary, and the internship location is Pune.

Required Skills:

Applied Engineering, Applied Engineering, Biological Sciences, Business Decisions, Business Reviews, Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Computational Biology, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Detail-Oriented, Event Planning, Healthcare Innovation, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Learning New Technologies, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Professional Development, Project Management, Python (Programming Language), Software Proficiency {+ 1 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:

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

12/15/2025

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