Merck Pte Ltd – Intern, Inhouse Consulting Asia Pacific

Inhouse Consulting (IC) is an internal management consulting group function working exclusively for all Merck functions and sectors. IC projects span topics like Strategy & Execution, Processes & Efficiency, Integration, Innovation & Business Development, R&D, Organization Development and PMO across all Divisions. Our team of ~75 consultants works globally. The IC Head Office is at the HQ in Darmstadt, Germany, with America’s office in the Boston area, USA and an Asia-Pacific (APAC) offices in Singapore and Shanghai.

Internship Program, Inhouse Consulting (IC):

The IC Internship Program offers an opportunity for high-potential professionals to gain insights into the work of an internal consultancy. Interns will be part of a broader team, working closely with IC senior consultants and associates, and with exposures to other parts of the business. Interns will contribute to a mix of strategic management consulting projects across the pharmaceutical, life science and electronics industries, with steep learning curve.

There will a good amount of on-job learning as well through consulting projects, with high visibility across all management levels.

Candidates who complete the Internship Program successfully could be considered for the Global Graduate Program (GGP).

Who you are: 

Ideal candidates for the Internship Program should be a student enrolled in an advanced degree (Master or Ph.D.) in Science, Engineering, Computer Science or Business related studies. Candidates should enjoy working with teams and have a global mindset.

Candidates must have a demonstrated interest in business through coursework, professional experience, or previous internships.

Applicants should be prepared for behavioral and analytical business-case interviews.

 Required Qualifications

• You are pursuing an advanced degree (Master or Ph.D.) in one of: Engineering, Computer Science, Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Business Administration, Economics or equivalent
• Outstanding record of academic achievements
• Other internship experience is an asset
• You have demonstrated experience in data science, analytics and visualization
• You have knowledge and understanding of digital strategy, digital transformation and technology within business context
• You have very strong problem solving, analytical and excellent communication skills
• You have experience using data analysis and visualization tools (Qlik Sense, Power BI, Tableau, Palantir)
• You have experience using MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• You have a proactive and self-motivated mindset
• You have a self-assured and confident personality
• Fluent in English and an additional foreign language is an asset

What we offer? At Merck, there are always opportunities to break new ground. We empower you to fulfil your ambitions, and our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you to draw your own career map that is responsive to your aspirations and priorities in life. Join us and bring your curiosity to life!