Job Description

As part of the UK Corporate Affairs team, you will join our talented team of policy and communications professionals, focussed on delivering our company’s strategic goals. We do this through impactful engagement – both externally, with our key stakeholders in health and life sciences, and internally, across our thriving employee base. As part of your placement, you will gain experience and insight into a broad range of communication disciplines and projects, as well as learning how a major healthcare company operates. You will be given opportunities to be part of project teams as well as the opportunity to lead and deliver on your own initiatives. The experience will provide a blend of project leadership, tactical implementation, and professional and personal learning opportunities.

This role will be based in our modern state-of-the-art co-working facilities in Moorgate, London. This site, at the heart of London provides fantastic amenities, support services and collaborative workspaces with convenient transport links.

We are a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to enhancing the lives of individuals through a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology treatments, life-saving vaccines, and animal health products. Our unwavering dedication to delivering innovative solutions is the driving force behind everything we do.

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring environmental developments in health and life sciences policy.

• Mapping stakeholder engagement and refreshing our corporate materials.

• Writing and co-ordinating our internal digital newsletter for employees, working across all parts of our UK business.

• Being an active part of project teams focussed on delivering campaigns and events in both corporate policy and therapy policy areas, as well as internal events.

• Assisting with the development of creative and engaging communications materials, including using the AV studio.

• Developing event briefings and content for our social media accounts and website.

Requirements:

• You must currently be at university and will be looking to complete a 12-month student internship as part of your undergraduate degree.

• A keen awareness and interest in the UK healthcare environment.

• A passion for writing and content creation.

How to Apply (Please Read):

Please complete the online application form by answering questions within the application and upload your CV and Cover Letter in a combined document in the ‘resume/CV’ section.

Our standard Future Talent recruitment process is: An online application, a virtual conversation and then a final assessment.

Next Steps:

In the event of your successful progression to the next stage, one of our future talent team will contact you within two - three weeks of the application closing date.

Start Date:

June 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

For more Information visit our Future Talent page!

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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:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Chemotherapy, Clinical Research, Communication, Communication Sciences, Creative Services, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Health Economics, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Immunotherapy, Internal Events, Interventional Oncology, Life Science, Management Process, Microsoft Office, Office Applications, Process Improvements, Project Leadership, Project Management, Recruiting Processes {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

10/7/2025

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