About the role#
This internship is part of the 2027 Future Talent Program within the Animal Health division. You will work in a field-based sales role for up to 12 weeks. This position offers a chance to gain firsthand experience in the companion animal market and see if this career path aligns with your long-term goals. You will work directly with our sales teams and management to support regional strategies.
What you'll do#
- Represent the company as an ambassador for parasiticide products and new technologies.
- Visit companion animal veterinary clinics to provide value to customers.
- Coordinate and execute sales support activities, including face-to-face calls and processing literature orders.
- Manage administrative tasks to help drive sales across your assigned territory.
- Collaborate closely with sales and management teams on specific projects.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program with at least 2 years of course work completed by May 2027.
- Availability to work from May 24th through August 6th, 2027.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
- Must be 20 years of age or older by the start of the internship to meet rental car requirements.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the ability to use an iPad.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing environments.
- You must reside in the assigned city for the duration of the summer.
Location & details#
- Location: Rahway, New Jersey.
- This is a full-time, on-site, paid internship.
- You will be required to rent a car for this position.
About MSD
MSD is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company founded in 1891. It develops medicines and vaccines for both humans and animals. The organization operates globally and maintains its headquarters in Rahway, New Jersey. It employs over 39,000 people.
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