• Job Description

  Req#: R256683

  Job Description

  The Future Talent Program features internships that last 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.

  Position Overview:

  Clinical Data Management, Early Development (EDEV) is looking for a talented and motivated student for our Summer internship. The selected individual will assist with strategic &/or operational projects supporting process improvement, data analysis, or other initiatives not related to standard EDEV study support.

  Working alongside experienced members of the team, the EDEV intern will assist with assignments to analyze and evaluate processes and operational data, propose innovative resolutions, and execute project plans provided by management. The specific project(s) will be determined based on the abilities of the intern and the immediate needs of the EDEV group.

  Clinical Data Management is the activity of providing attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original, accurate, and statistically-sound data from clinical trials. It is the process of collection, cleaning, and management of subject data in compliance with regulatory standards. The goal of these practices is to ensure the conclusions drawn from research are well supported by the data.

  As part of the Global Data Management and Standards organization, the Clinical Data Management, Early Development (EDEV) intern position will expose the student to the discipline of Data Management and also various other disciplines in the practice of Clinical Development while working on one or more projects identified by management.

  Primary activities include, but are not limited to:

  • Application development and programming (including Python, PowerBI, & related tools).

  • Process improvement initiatives.

  • Review and analysis of data and results.

  Qualifications, Skills & Experience

  Education:

  • Candidates must be currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree program, in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) or a similar major.

  • Candidates must have completed at least two (2) full years of an undergraduate degree program prior to the start of this internship.

  • Candidates must have a demonstrated record of strong academic achievement, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

  Required Experience and Skills:

  • Candidates must be able to commit to full-time onsite employment for 10 - 12 weeks beginning June 2024

  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong organizational skills.

  • Must be self-motivated and willing to manage and own deliverables.

  • Must be a self-started, fast learner, and able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment.

  • Able to manage and independently drive projects to completion.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages.

  • Must be able to work on-site at either West Point, PA (Lansdale PA) or Rahway, NJ.

  Preferred Experience and Skills:

  • Self-motivated, excellent in work planning and time management.

  • Fluent oral and written English skills.

  • Able to work under pressure and in a changing environment with flexibility.

  • Good communication skills, and able to communicate with both technical and business areas.

  • Familiarity with medical and/or clinical research terminology.

  Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

  Expected salary range:

  $39,600.00 - $105,500.00

  FTP2024

  MRL2024

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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:

  No relocation

  VISA Sponsorship:

  No

  Travel Requirements:

  No Travel Required

  Flexible Work Arrangements:

  Shift:

  1st - Day

  Valid Driving License:

  No

  Hazardous Material(s):

  n/a

• About the company

  Merck & Co., Inc.,

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