2026 Future Talent Program – Intern
Global Clinical Trial Operations Monitoring Excellence
Posted on 9/8/2025

Merck
Compensation Overview
$19.04 - $50.72/hr
North Wales, PA, USA + 1 more
More locations: Linden, NJ, USA
Hybrid
No relocation; No visa sponsorship; Hybrid work arrangement.
Job Description
The Future Talent Program features internships that lasts up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
The Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) team is seeking applicants for the Monitoring Excellence Organization intern position. The intern will engage with the Monitoring Excellence organization and their associated project teams throughout participation in and/or leadership of initiatives that drive the efficient and ethical conduct of clinical trials across GCTO.
Activities may include (but are not limited to):
Provide project management support for strategic initiatives
Assist organizational efforts to simplify and standardize global process
Develop tools to enhance conduct of our clinical trials
Generate process maps and/or performance metrics
Develop effective communications
Receive exposure to the field of clinical research and drug development with direct activities supporting global clinical trial operations
Deliver a capstone presentation illustrating internship objectives and activities
Required Education and Skills:
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a full-time BS/BA degree program in a business or project management, continuous improvement, computer technology, or science related discipline.
Candidates must be available to work full-time for up to (12) weeks beginning in May or June of 2026.
Candidates must have completed at least (2) years of collegiate study by June of 2026.
Adaptability
Communication
Computer Literacy
Creativity
Curious Mindset
Data Literacy
Effective written communication
Growth mindset
Keenness to learn
Open-mindedness
Proactive approach
Problem solving
Professional etiquette
Taking initiative
Teamwork
Time management
Preferred Skills and Experience
Global mindset
Numerical Analysis
Quality mindset
Social media
Our Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance team push the boundaries of global healthcare through research and innovation. Through clinical trials and surveillance, we ensure the safety and efficacy of our existing and pipeline products to produce safe, effective, innovative medicine.
We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.
Salary range:
The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD
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Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)Relocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
Not IndicatedValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
n/aRequired Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
11/3/2025*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.

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