2027 Future Talent Program - Epidemiology and RWE Capabilities & Analytics - Intern

Primary responsibilities: Summarizing background information of a specific topic via targeted literature review Conducting data analysis in real-world health data sources to understand data quality, disease identification or treatment patterns, develop and validate prediction models Summarizing and interpreting study results Contributing to protocol development and manuscript writing Contributing to development and update of visualization tools (e.g., dashboard, geospatial visuals) of real-world data Contributing to development of materials to understand artificial intelligence and machine learning methods Communicating findings to an internal or external audience The interns will have the opportunity to present their research work in internal or external professional forums or meetings. In addition, the interns will attend departmental and project team meetings to gain a broad perspective on the application of epidemiology and statistical method in the pharmaceutical industry. We are seeking intern candidates with strong academic performance, communication skills, spirit of teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment.

Locations: West Point, PA; Upper Gwynedd, PA; Rahway, NJ, Boston, MA

Minimum Education Requirements: Candidates must be a currently enrolled graduate student pursuing a PhD degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, data science, biomedical informatics, or other closely related field Or a currently enrolled graduate student pursuing a PharmD degree with relevant training in epidemiology Candidates will have completed at least 2 semesters of graduate work towards a PhD degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, data Science, biomedical Informatics, or other closely related field by May 30, 2027 or towards a PharmD degree with relevant training in epidemiology by May 30, 2027 Required Experience and Skills Candidates must be able to commit to full-time employment for 10 - 12 weeks beginning in May or June 2027 Candidates must be scheduled to return to school in Fall 2027, unless the internship is a requirement for their degree Candidates must have effective oral and written communication skills Preferred Experience and Skills Candidates should have prior literature review (systematic/target) experience have a good understanding of real-world data and real-world databases have a good knowledge of SAS, SQL, R, or Python Students with an interest in genetics/biomarkers, geospatial analysis, policy, or patient-reported outcomes/clinical outcomes assessments (PROs/COAs), data science, model development, artificial intelligence/machine learning are encouraged to apply Salary range The salary range for this role is $$39,908 - $111,111 FTP2027 RL2027 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: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 10/31/2026 A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.