Job Description
Job description
Job Description
The 2026 Student Placement Programme in our Digital Marketing and Data Enablement teams offers a 12-month internship based in Moorgate, London, providing students with hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Supporting various marketing and data management initiatives, the role involves working in the Digital Operations and Systems (DOS) and Data Enablement (DE) teams to bridge the gap between digital channels and data insights. The teams work jointly to equip our company with the necessary digital tools and capabilities to generate data and insights enabling the business to make informed decisions and drive business success, all while upholding ethical and responsible data practices.
You will be managing digital projects, supporting marketing initiatives, making tactical recommendations, providing technical support, and contributing to data science projects, among others.
This placement provides an outstanding opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry and will build a strong foundation for a future in digital operations and data science
Responsibilities
• Support and manage projects involving new and current digital channels and innovations within the company
• Make tactical marketing recommendations to the business using digital data and customer insights
• Contributing to data management and analysis projects, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Assisting with the design and implementation of data enablement strategies and solutions.
• Developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and documentation related to data enablement.
• Contributing to the development of data visualizations and dashboards.
• Supporting data science projects by assisting in the design and development of machine learning models, predictive analytics, and other data science applications.
• Lead on team communications - producing monthly internal infographics and newsletters.
• Manage user acceptance testing and compliance auditing.
• Embrace Agile ways of working by taking on a Scrum Master role for the Digital Channels Team and best practices across teams.
Requirements:
• You will be looking to compete a 12-month student internship in your third or penultimate year of an undergraduate degree returning to your course at the end of the internship
• Ideally you will be studying a degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, STEM or a business-based discipline (or equivalent qualification), but we welcome all eligible candidates.
• Skill set includes data management, coding, and strong analytical abilities.
Deadline:
Monday 7th October 11:5+pm 2026
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 2026
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.
For more Information visit our Future Talent page!
#ukft2026
Current Employees apply HERE
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:
Hybrid
Shift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Job Posting End Date:
10/8/2026
• A job posting is effective until 11:5+:5+PM 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.
Job Posting End Date:10/08/2026
A job posting is effective until 11:5+:5+PM 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.
Requisition ID:R312441
Job Description
The 2026 Student Placement Programme in our Digital Marketing and Data Enablement teams offers a 12-month internship based in Moorgate, London, providing students with hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Supporting various marketing and data management initiatives, the role involves working in the Digital Operations and Systems (DOS) and Data Enablement (DE) teams to bridge the gap between digital channels and data insights. The teams work jointly to equip our company with the necessary digital tools and capabilities to generate data and insights enabling the business to make informed decisions and drive business success, all while upholding ethical and responsible data practices.
You will be managing digital projects, supporting marketing initiatives, making tactical recommendations, providing technical support, and contributing to data science projects, among others.
This placement provides an outstanding opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry and will build a strong foundation for a future in digital operations and data science
Responsibilities
• Support and manage projects involving new and current digital channels and innovations within the company
• Make tactical marketing recommendations to the business using digital data and customer insights
• Contributing to data management and analysis projects, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Assisting with the design and implementation of data enablement strategies and solutions.
• Developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and documentation related to data enablement.
• Contributing to the development of data visualizations and dashboards.
• Supporting data science projects by assisting in the design and development of machine learning models, predictive analytics, and other data science applications.
• Lead on team communications - producing monthly internal infographics and newsletters.
• Manage user acceptance testing and compliance auditing.
• Embrace Agile ways of working by taking on a Scrum Master role for the Digital Channels Team and best practices across teams.
Requirements:
• You will be looking to compete a 12-month student internship in your third or penultimate year of an undergraduate degree returning to your course at the end of the internship
• Ideally you will be studying a degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, STEM or a business-based discipline (or equivalent qualification), but we welcome all eligible candidates.
• Skill set includes data management, coding, and strong analytical abilities.
Deadline:
Monday 7th October 11:5+pm 2026
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 2026
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.
For more Information visit our Future Talent page!
#ukft2026
Current Employees apply HERE
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:
Hybrid
Shift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Job Posting End Date:
10/8/2026
• A job posting is effective until 11:5+:5+PM 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.
Job Posting End Date:10/08/2026
A job posting is effective until 11:5+:5+PM 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.
Requisition ID:R312441
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Student Placement | Digital Marketing and Data Enablement position is now open for candidates interested in the Marketing Executive Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Marketing Executive Jobs is a plus.
