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[Apply on Merck & Co.’s careers site →](https://msd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SearchJobs/job/USA---Pennsylvania---North-Wales-Upper-Gwynedd/XMLNAME-2027-Future-Talent-Program---Global-Medical-Affairs---Intern_R414453) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Merck & Co.](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-co/) / 2027 Future Talent Program - Global Medical Affairs - Intern ## Job description ### Job Description The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research Labs Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. This job description is for a position on the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccines Medical Affairs team, which is part of Global Medical and Scientific Affairs within our company's Research Laboratories. This team gathers insights from external scientific leaders, medical societies and ministries of health and uses this information to inform creation and execution of our company's research, clinical development and medical education strategies related to HPV. The intern will be responsible for developing and executing projects created with their supervisor to meet the evolving needs of the Medical Affairs team as well as the Intern’s professional interests and development needs. Potential project ideas at this time include: Summarize key publications into a digestible one pager for internal audiences. - Help prepare for a general input meeting on a major HPV topic area- Help create medical narratives related to key HPV issues - Assist with updates on real world evidence related to HPV vaccine-summarizing and creating key communication slides - Assist with updates on adult HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening literature review This an opportunity to: Engage in significant cross-functional ecosystem discovery conversations within our Search & Development Division related to screening and HPV vaccination - Increase understanding of HPV vaccination research and screening of cervical cancer delivery mechanisms/costs. Increase understanding of US Adult vaccine recommendations Increase understanding of real-world evidence trends and gaps related to vaccine impact/effectiveness. Requirements for Education PhD Candidate in School of Public Health, preferably Epidemiology but can include Policy/Implementation with Epi focus, or MD candidates. Preferred HPV background but experience in vaccines, STI, or cervical cancer also appreciated. ### Skills Needed: Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving skills Expertise successfully working with teams Demonstrated ability to understand, develop and communicate scientific based strategies and messages Strong verbal and written communications skills. Strong project management and operational skills Experience with developing and publishing systematic literature reviews Experience with HPV or vaccine or cancer epidemiology preferred Familiarity with R or SAS, and SEERSTAT, and Microsoft excel Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company. ### Salary range The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 ​USD FTP2027 RL2027 Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. ### Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement​ We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 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: Remote Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 11/20/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Nov 4, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 8, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 8, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: USA - Pennsylvania - North Wales - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $39,908 - $111,111[Apply on Merck & Co.’s careers site →](https://msd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SearchJobs/job/USA---Pennsylvania---North-Wales-Upper-Gwynedd/XMLNAME-2027-Future-Talent-Program---Global-Medical-Affairs---Intern_R414453) ## Hiring at Merck & Co. - Open jobs: 837 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Merck & Co. jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-co/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Merck & Co. ### [Assoc. 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