About the role#
The Global Development Quality (GDQ) team ensures that clinical supplies are safe and manufactured to meet regulatory requirements. As an intern, you will support this mission by leading small projects and assisting with technical tasks. You will gain exposure to the drug development life cycle and network with the QA Leadership Team to understand how quality systems protect patient safety and maintain public trust.
What you'll do#
- Lead small projects or assist with specific project tasks.
- Develop collaboration tools to improve team communication and coordination.
- Create data visualization tools and solutions.
- Manage documents and perform technical editing.
- Coordinate and facilitate project meetings.
- Provide quality-focused support for clinical manufacturing operations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a BS or MS program for a science or engineering discipline, including Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Biomedical, or Environmental Engineering.
- Strong academic performance and organizational skills.
- Ability to take initiative and own your deliverables.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a multi-functional team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools like Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Spotfire.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027 (up to 12 weeks, full-time).
- Locations: West Point, Pennsylvania or Rahway, New Jersey.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment status: Paid internship.
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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