Student Placement - Governance, Privacy and Capabilities

Job Description

12-Month Governance, Privacy and Capabilities Student Placement offering hands-on experience in compliance, privacy, capability-building, business transformation, and cross-functional project delivery.

The Governance, Process Assurance and Capabilities (GPAC) team brings together the UK Business Practices (BP), Medical Ethics & Integrity (ME&I), Privacy, and Foundational Capabilities functions. The team is responsible for governance frameworks, privacy, SOP management, process assurance, compliance with the ABPI Code of Practice, and employee capability development.

As part of GPAC, you will support initiatives that strengthen compliance, simplify processes, enhance capability-building, and enable colleagues across the organisation to deliver high-quality work to the highest standards.

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:

• Develop an understanding of governance, process assurance, privacy, compliance, and capability-building activities within a leading healthcare organisation.
• Support the delivery of compliance, governance, and privacy initiatives that help ensure adherence to internal policies, industry regulations, and the ABPI Code of Practice.
• Contribute to business improvement projects by supporting the adoption of innovative technologies, process simplification, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Assist in the design and delivery of training and capability-building programmes to help colleagues develop the knowledge and skills required to perform their roles effectively.
• Partner with Medical Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Marketing, and other cross-functional teams to deliver strategic projects and build strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Participate in patient engagement and other cross-functional initiatives, while taking on stretch assignments to support personal and professional development.

Requirements:

• You must be currently studying at a UK university and will be looking to complete a 12-month student internship as part of your undergraduate degree.
• Working towards a B.Sc. in life science, Pharmacy or equivalent healthcare qualification

• Project management skills, with experience delivering initiatives from start to finish against clear goals and objectives.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and IT skills.
• An interest or previous experience in governance, process assurance, compliance, privacy, or training, with a willingness to learn and develop in these areas.

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 2027

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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Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Analytical Thinking, Business Development, Client Development, Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Compliance Activities, Compliance Monitoring, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Privacy, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Detail-Oriented, Employee Training, Event Planning, Governance Framework, Individual Development Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Planning Ability, Privacy Regulations, Project Delivery {+ 9 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

no

Job Posting End Date:

10/13/2026

*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.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

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