Job Description
12-Month Medical Affairs Student Placement offering hands-on experience across scientific projects, medical education, patient engagement, evidence generation, and cross-functional collaboration. Our Medical Affairs team works with healthcare professionals, scientific experts, and cross-functional partners to generate and communicate scientific evidence that supports better outcomes for patients. The team supports a diverse portfolio of pipeline and established medicines across a range of therapeutic areas.
Job Description
12-Month Medical Affairs Student Placement offering hands-on experience across scientific projects, medical education, patient engagement, evidence generation, and cross-functional collaboration. Our Medical Affairs team works with healthcare professionals, scientific experts, and cross-functional partners to generate and communicate scientific evidence that supports better outcomes for patients. The team supports a diverse portfolio of pipeline and established medicines across a range of therapeutic areas. This 12-month placement offers hands-on experience in medical education, patient engagement, evidence generation, and scientific projects, while providing valuable insight into the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. 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
- Support the delivery of Medical Affairs projects, including advisory boards, medical education activities, patient engagement initiatives, and access programmes.
- Contribute to Medical Affairs plans and support the implementation of activities across key therapeutic areas.
- Assist with evidence generation activities, including data gap analyses, local data generation studies, and investigator-initiated studies.
- Support medical communications, reporting, and team engagement activities, while developing knowledge of medicines, disease areas, and the healthcare environment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on digital innovation, training, and business improvement initiatives.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and pharmacovigilance processes.
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
- Studying towards a BSc degree (or equivalent qualification) in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related discipline, with a demonstrated interest in healthcare sciences and the healthcare industry.
- Strong communication, organisational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- Eagerness to learn, contribute, and develop in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
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.
Employee Status
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
Relocation
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship
No
Travel Requirements
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements
Not Applicable
Shift
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License
No
Hazardous Material(s)
no
Required Skills
Adverse Events, Adverse Events, Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Cross-Functional Project Management, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Generation, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Department Budgeting, Detail-Oriented, Event Planning, Evidence-Based Medicine, Healthcare Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Liaison Work, Medical Affairs, Medical Management, Medical Sciences, Medical Studies, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Nursing Research {+ 10 more}
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Student Placement - Medical Affairs employer: MSD in the UK
As a global healthcare leader, we offer an exceptional work environment that fosters collaboration, diversity, and professional growth. Our Medical Science Liaison role in the North of England, Scotland & Northern Ireland provides the unique opportunity to engage with healthcare professionals while contributing to improved patient outcomes. We are committed to creating a culture of respect and teamwork, ensuring our employees thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.
