What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 University Recruiting - Animal Health - Global Marketing - Ruminant Technical Services (6-month Co-Op) position at Merck?
Job Description
Position Overview
The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Animal Health Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals
This role will a vital role in supporting Animal Health global marketing strategies across various regions and key markets in our Global Marketing Ruminants Team. This full-time co-op position involves owning and supporting multiple projects including coordinating and executing marketing activities, participating in market support studies projects, and providing logistical support for marketing and technical initiatives. This Co-Op will be responsible for an end of assignment presentation to showcase progress made during the duration of the program.
This position is part of the Future Talent Program (FTP) which provides valuable student opportunities including networking and mentorship as well as personal and professional development.
Responsibilities
This is a 6-month co-op position requiring full-time availability. Please note that we do not provide a housing subsidy for this program and housing must be funded 100% by the intern.
Work Location:
This is position is based in Rahway, NJ, and follows site guidelines for in office days, currently we have a hybrid model of 3 days in office, 2 days remote but could change to 4 or 5 days in office.
Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.
Expected Salary Range
$39,600.00-$105,500.00
FTP2025
MAH2025
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US And Puerto Rico Residents Only
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
About
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
EEOC Know Your Rights
EEOC GINA Supplement
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
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.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship
No
Travel Requirements
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Shift
1st - Day
Valid Driving License
No
Hazardous Material(s)
N/A
Job Posting End Date
02/21/2025
Position Overview
The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Animal Health Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals
This role will a vital role in supporting Animal Health global marketing strategies across various regions and key markets in our Global Marketing Ruminants Team. This full-time co-op position involves owning and supporting multiple projects including coordinating and executing marketing activities, participating in market support studies projects, and providing logistical support for marketing and technical initiatives. This Co-Op will be responsible for an end of assignment presentation to showcase progress made during the duration of the program.
This position is part of the Future Talent Program (FTP) which provides valuable student opportunities including networking and mentorship as well as personal and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate effective communication and problem identification with Global Marketing, Tech Services, and external agencies.
- Play a key role in omnichannel / Digital projects.
- Provide logistical support for marketing and technical activities.
- Coordinate and co-host Quarterly Global Webcast events for internal audiences as well as other virtual team events.
- Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate a strong work ethic.
- Complete professional development e-learning and training modules as needed.
- Participate in Future Talent Program (FTP) networking/professional development events with other inters/co-ops.
- Current undergraduate or graduate student in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- Have completed at least 2 years of college coursework by December 2024.
- Experience working in a multinational and/or corporate business setting (summer intern or co-op).
- Digital marketing proficiency.
- Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to make decisions within scope of authority.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suites with an emphasis on PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to adapt to international audiences.
- Able to demonstrate resilience, self-awareness, and a growth mindset.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Leadership experience during college.
- Multilingual.
- Previous experience in consumer or professional marketing, PR, or advertising.
- Abroad school or summer work experience.
This is a 6-month co-op position requiring full-time availability. Please note that we do not provide a housing subsidy for this program and housing must be funded 100% by the intern.
Work Location:
This is position is based in Rahway, NJ, and follows site guidelines for in office days, currently we have a hybrid model of 3 days in office, 2 days remote but could change to 4 or 5 days in office.
Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.
Expected Salary Range
$39,600.00-$105,500.00
FTP2025
MAH2025
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US And Puerto Rico Residents Only
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
About
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
EEOC Know Your Rights
EEOC GINA Supplement
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
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.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship
No
Travel Requirements
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Shift
1st - Day
Valid Driving License
No
Hazardous Material(s)
N/A
Job Posting End Date
02/21/2025
- A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM 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.
Salary : $39,600 - $105,500
