Merck Hiring Regulatory Compliance Co-op (Pennsylvania)

Job Description

The Future Talent Program offers Cooperative (Co-op) education lasting up to 6 months and includes one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division provide development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

The co-op for the Regulatory Compliance & Partner Operations (RCPO) within the Global Regulatory Affairs Clinical Safety (GRACS) Operations, Process & Systems (O.P.S.) organization will support the RCPO team in designing and operationalizing business processes, tools, and governance for efficient and effective document records management. This role provides exposure to six sigma methodologies, quality by design, process mapping, process controls, metrics, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination in a global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain team collaboration channels to ensure accurate, accessible documentation.
• Assist with the upkeep of contact lists, SME directories, and governance artifacts (e.g., RACI matrices, prioritization tools).
• Contribute to process prioritization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate logistics and materials for recurring meetings (e.g., Community of Practice, office hours) and other stakeholder events.
• Create or update communication and education materials (slides, FAQs, quick reference guides).
• Support ad hoc projects and administrative activities as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Currently pursuing a college degree in Business, Communications, Information Systems, Health Sciences, or a related field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience or familiarity with SharePoint and Microsoft Teams is desirable.
• Availability for occasional travel (typically up to 5%).

Preferred Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working with stakeholders across functions and regions.
• Organized, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Interest in process improvement and basic familiarity with process management & quality concepts is a plus.

Duration: 4 to 6 months

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.