Student Placement - Medical Affairs

Merck · London (moorgate Wework), UK

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Role summary

Merck offers a 12-month Medical Affairs student placement in London for undergraduates. The role provides hands-on experience in scientific projects, medical education, patient engagement, and evidence generation within a cross-functional pharmaceutical environment.

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What they're looking for

Currently enrolled at UK university pursuing 12-month sandwich year internship
BSc in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Pharmacy, or related discipline
Strong communication, organisational, and project management abilities
Analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Demonstrated interest in healthcare sciences and the pharmaceutical industry

What you'll be doing

Support delivery of Medical Affairs initiatives including advisory boards and patient engagement programmes
Assist with evidence generation activities and data gap analyses across therapeutic areas
Contribute to medical communications and reporting while building disease area knowledge
Collaborate on digital innovation and business improvement initiatives with cross-functional partners
Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and pharmacovigilance standards

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