About this opportunity
MSD lists this 2027 Future Talent Program - Epidemiology and RWE Capabilities & Analytics - Intern opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description The Future Talent Program features internships that last 10-12 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 Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences (BARDS) Epidemiology and RWE Capabilities & Analytics is seeking 2027 summer interns.
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.