Information Technology Intern

Job Description

Who we are

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for lives, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

The Opportunity

Based in Hyderabad, join a global healthcare biopharma company and be part of a 130- year legacy of success backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

Be part of an organization driven by digital technology and data-backed approaches that support a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines, and animal health products.

Drive innovation and execution excellence. Be a part of a team with passion for using data, analytics, and insights to drive decision-making, and which creates custom software, allowing us to tackle some of the world's greatest health threats.

Our Technology Centers focus on creating a space where teams can come together to deliver business solutions that save and improve lives. An integral part of our company’s IT operating model, Tech Centers are globally distributed locations where each IT division has employees to enable our digital transformation journey and drive business outcomes. These locations, in addition to the other sites, are essential to supporting our business and strategy.

About Our Company’s Information Technology Division (IT)

Our IT teams operate as business partners proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new digital and technological organizational capabilities. We collaborate internationally to deliver services and solutions across our organization.

We’re looking for emerging talent who have a passion for applying technology to enable healthcare, are able to work on a team as well as independently, and enjoy learning new technologies.

Join us as Interns and continue your career progression in our

IT Talent Pipeline to the Emerging Talent Rotational (ETR) program, a full-time opportunity upon graduating.

As interns you will get to apply your education to

impactful, real-world projects

, Gain professional experience while exploring and

defining your career goals

and

Build your network and connections

through structured activities.

Once you complete your internship you will get an opportunity to be hired as a full-time ETR role.

ETR’s get

Hands-on learning

to tackle critical, real-world projects and stretch assignments, an on-assignment mentor and career guidance from ETR program lead. ETRs receive competitive compensation, benefits, mentorship, and resources for professional and personal growth.

As part of the Information Technology team, your assignment could include a role in either of the below and we are looking at students who are versatile on new technologies

Cloud

Infrastructure

Cyber Security

Software Development

Data / Analytics

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

User Experience

Automation

& more

Education Qualification

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's program, with a graduation date of June/July 2027. Preferred majors include Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, Math, Science, pharma and other related fields.

Consider batches who can do their internship from Jan to June 2027 and graduate in June/July 2027 and continue as full time ETR employee from July 2027.

Candidates must be an Indian citizen, lawful permanent resident of India or otherwise authorized to work in India without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Experience And Skills

Willing to be part of multiple immersive rotations and business areas

Strong interpersonal & communication skills

Ability to learn a complex business environment and new concepts quickly

Comfortability with applying for an ambiguous role & being placed in an area that may or may not be within a candidate's comfort zone

Self-starter and will work with limited supervision

Entrepreneurial and innovative mindset, helping the organization think differently for the changing IT landscape.

Required Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Acumen, Business Informatics, Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Commercial Software, Communication, Competency Management, Computer Science, Custom Application Development, Custom Software, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Modeling, Data Reporting, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Detail-Oriented, Event Planning, Influencing Skills, Information Systems {+ 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

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

Valid Driving License

Hazardous Material(s)