Overview

This role is based in Moorgate, London, in modern co-working facilities with amenities and convenient transport links.We are a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to enhancing lives through a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology treatments, vaccines, and animal health products. Our dedication to delivering innovative solutions drives our work.The Governance and Process Assurance and Foundational Capabilities (GPAandFC) team combines UK Business Practices (BP) and Medical Ethics and Integrity (MEandI) teams, along with UK Privacy and Foundational Capabilities Leads. This organisation manages internal and external UK governance frameworks, privacy, SOPs, process assurance, ABPI Code of Practice compliance, and foundational training capabilities. The role supports sustainable Governance and Process Assurance and helps build foundational and strategic capabilities to enable high-standard, innovative activities and to differentiate our ways of working in the UK industry.Responsibilities

Develop knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and the corporate environment, including products and disease areas.

Help ensure a strong compliance network within the organisation.

Lead and deliver initiatives, including patient-focused projects as part of the Patient Engagement team.

Assist in adopting innovative technologies to deliver strategies across the business, including process simplification, automation, and AI/CoPilot.

Work with the Privacy team to ensure privacy alignment across the business.

Contribute to running the training programme to ensure employees have necessary skills and capabilities.

Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Marketing and other cross-functional teams to achieve objectives and build confidence, communication and presentation skills.

Opportunity to participate in stretch assignments and projects to enhance personal development goals across the business.

Requirements

Currently studying for a B.Sc. in life science, Pharmacy or equivalent healthcare qualification.

Project management experience with examples of delivering initiatives from start to finish with clear goals and objectives.

Strong planning and organisational skills.

Numerical, IT and analytical skills.

Experience in governance, process assurance, compliance, privacy or training is preferred.

You must be currently studying at a UK university and plan to complete a 12-month student internship as part of your undergraduate degree.

How to Apply

Please complete the online application form by answering questions 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 a final assessment.Next Steps

If progressing to the next stage, a member of our Future Talent team will contact you within two to three weeks of the application closing date.Start Date

June 2026Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer.For more information, visit our Future Talent page.Search Firm Representatives: Merck and Co. does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Any CV/resume submitted without a valid written search agreement will be the property of the company. No fee is paid where no pre-existing agreement is in place.

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