Job Description
INTERN IN POLICY & CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Duration: 12 months
Offices: Madrid
At our company, we will empower you to invent for life. You will be part of a diverse, inclusive and versatile team of highly motivated people, in which the patient is at the center of everything we do, so our efforts focus on finding solutions and treatments for some of the most challenging diseases in the world.
Equal opportunities
We are proud to be a company that brings together diverse, talented and committed people. The fastest way to innovate is by uniting diverse ideas in an inclusive environment. We create an environment in which our employees can respectfully challenge each other's thinking and address problems collectively. We guarantee equal opportunities, with a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace
What do we offer?
- €950 per month
- Meals included
- Gym access
- Flexible schedule
What benefits will you get?
By doing your internship at our company, you will have the opportunity to develop within one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies:
- Real hands-on experience within the pharmaceutical industry
- Opportunity to grow your potential and be part of a diverse team
- Work in a challenging and dynamic work environment
- Develop analytical and problem-solving skills
- You will be assigned a mentor who will give you practical advice, guidance and support
- Possibility to develop cross-functional knowledge in a multinational environment
What activities will you carry out?
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Monitor and analyze the healthcare, political and regulatory environment, at national and international level, identifying relevant trends and developments.
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Analyze and prepare reports, briefings and presentations on topics and trends relevant to the healthcare sector.
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Take part in the design and development of Policy projects and initiatives, including engagement activities with stakeholders and patient associations, meetings and events.
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Work cross-functionally with different areas of the company, contributing to the development of the department's projects and initiatives.
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Monitor and coordinate projects, ensuring the progress of activities and the fulfillment of milestones and deadlines.
What profile are we looking for?
- Be enrolled at a School or University that allows us to sign an Academic Collaboration Agreement
- Training in public policy is valued, although profiles from other disciplines that bring experience or exposure to the pharmaceutical sector or related business activities also fit.
- No prior professional experience is required, but experience in corporate or customer-facing environments is especially valued.
- We are looking for a profile with organizational and structuring capacity, focus, leadership, empathy, motivation and commitment.
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
Required Skills:
Data Entry, Document Management, Event Planning, File Management, Financial Budgeting, Office Applications, Office Equipment, Process Improvements, Project Management, Scheduling, Software Proficiency, Team Coordination, Travel Scheduling, Vendor Management, Visa Applications
Preferred Skills:
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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:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Job Posting End Date:
11/19/2026
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