Are you ready to help execute and lead development to propel our work forward?

Global Project and Alliance Management (GPAM) is a vital part of our R&D organization, driving the discovery, development, and delivery of innovative drugs and vaccines that improve health worldwide. Our diverse team includes Project Managers across Development, CMC, Value & Implementation, Discovery Portfolio Managers, Alliance Managers, and a Project Management Office (PMO) — all key members of cross-functional teams collaborating to advance our R&D pipeline and bring life-changing therapies to patients.

As a GPAM intern, you’ll work closely with experienced Project Managers on real projects that span drug development, clinical strategies, and value generation. Your responsibilities may include:

• Contributing to the development of critical project deliverables, supporting the team and department in achieving strategic goals and objectives.
• Assisting Project Managers by preparing well-informed inputs for decision-making processes, facilitating productive team discussions, and posing insightful questions to drive innovative project directions.
• Gaining proficiency in industry-standard project management tools and supporting the preparation of project content to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Participating in comprehensive risk assessments and helping to design effective risk mitigation strategies to safeguard project outcomes.
• Collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing data to generate concise reports and project status updates that informed leadership decisions.
• Identifying and recommending process improvements to enhance efficiency and streamline project workflows.
• Opportunity to lead a project from initiation through to close out and transition, demonstrating leadership, accountability, and end-to-end project management capabilities.

We are recruiting for 2026 Summer Interns, apply by November 2nd: 2026 Future Talent Program – Global Project and Alliance Management - Intern job in Rahway, New Jersey, United States of America | Business Support jobs at Merck migration

Join our Information Session to learn about Merck, and GPAM internship opportunities to work collaboratively with Project Managers on pipeline projects and organizational initiatives! Individuals with an interest in learning project management fundamentals and an eagerness to learn the application of PM skills in pharmaceutical development should attend.