Merck KGaA is a leading global science and technology company operating across the healthcare, life science, and electronics sectors. Founded in 1668, it is the world's oldest pharmaceutical and chemical company, currently employing over 60,000 people worldwide and focusing on high-tech solutions for life-threatening diseases and scientific advancement.

In Spain, Merck maintains a robust presence with major manufacturing sites and commercial hubs that serve both local and international markets. The company is a significant employer for international professionals in Spain, particularly within its global supply chain, IT, and R&D functions, offering a multicultural environment where English is frequently used as a primary working language.

Founded in 1668 in Darmstadt, Germany, Merck is the world's oldest operating chemical and pharmaceutical company. It has evolved from a single pharmacy into a global powerhouse that remains majority-owned by the descendants of Friedrich Jacob Merck.

For international professionals

Operates major production facilities in Tres Cantos (Madrid) and Mollet del Vallès (Barcelona).
Frequently hires for global roles in IT, Supply Chain, and Data Science that do not require Spanish fluency.
Offers the 'Curious Talent' program, providing structured entry points for international graduates and interns.
Consistently recognized as a 'Top Employer' in Spain, offering comprehensive benefits and relocation support for senior roles.

Government Affairs Patients Advocacy - Internship - Curious Talent

Merck

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Apply your Magic with us

Are you ready to explore, break barriers, and discover much more? We know you have big plans. So do we; innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics passionates our colleagues all over the world. Together, we dream big and share the enthusiasm for caring for a great diversity of people, customers, patients, and the planet. That is why we are always looking for curious minds who imagine the unseen with us.

United as one for patients: our goal in Healthcare is to help create, improve, and prolong lives. We create treatments, smart devices, and innovative technologies in therapeutic fields such as oncology, neurology, and fertility. Our teams collaborate across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity with the aim of helping patients at every stage of their lives. Joining our Healthcare team means being part of a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work culture that offers fantastic opportunities for personal and professional development across the globe.

Internship in the Medical Area - Government Affairs & Patient Advocacy

Join the Government Affairs & Patient Advocacy team with the Curious Talent scholarship. You will participate in initiatives that combine strategic analysis, positioning, and project management; you will collaborate in building alliances with stakeholders and in the interpretation of regulatory frameworks. You will work in multidisciplinary teams to advocate for access to treatments and improve the patient experience.

Responsibilities:

• Support the management of collaboration with patient organizations and associated activities.
• Analysis of results and preparation of reports.
• Preparation and review of materials, emails, ... intended for internal and external stakeholders.
• Preparation of briefings and presentations for meetings, committees, and events.
• Support the management of internal procedure and process platforms.
• Tracking of projects and key contacts (stakeholders, allies, and regulators).
• Political-legislative monitoring; analysis of risks and opportunities for the government affairs strategy.
• Support in the drafting of reports and company positioning documents.
• Support in the organization of events, forums, and meetings with stakeholders.

Profile:

• Education: Business Administration, Communication, Law, Political Science, Marketing, International Relations, Health Sciences, or similar.
• Advanced Education: University Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Industry, Marketing and/or Communication (valued).
• Languages: English level C1.
• Interests: reading and regulatory current affairs, especially in health-pharmaceutical policy; interest in innovation and social participation.
• Technical Competencies: advanced level of Office; proficiency in digital tools and AI.
• We will value: previous experience in the described functions, as well as experience in consulting or in the industry.
• Other traits: attention to detail, commitment, proactivity, and ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Desirable competencies and skills:

• Analytical thinking and ability to synthesize.
• Project management and deadline tracking.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Curiosity, innovation, ethics, and compliance.

What we offer:

We are curious minds from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities so that everyone can develop and grow at their own pace. Join us to build a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to advocate for human progress.

Apply now and become part of a team dedicated to Awakening Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

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Aplica tu Magia con nosotros

¿Estás listo para explorar, romper barreras y descubrir mucho más? Sabemos que tienes grandes planes. Nosotros, también, innovar con la ciencia y la tecnología para enriquecer la vida de las personas con las soluciones en Healthcare, Life Science y Electronics apasiona a nuestros colegas en el mundo entero. Juntos, soñamos en grande y compartimos el entusiasmo por cuidar a una gran diversidad de personas, clientes, pacientes y al planeta. Por eso, siempre buscamos mentes curiosas que imaginen lo nunca visto con nosotros.

Unidos como uno solo para los pacientes: nuestra meta en Healthcare es ayudar a crear, mejorar y prolongar vidas. Creamos tratamientos, dispositivos inteligentes y tecnologías innovadoras en campos terapéuticos como la oncología, la neurología y la fertilidad. Nuestros equipos colaboran en 6 continentes con pasión y una curiosidad incesante con el objetivo de ayudar a los pacientes en cada etapa de su vida. Unirte a nuestro equipo de Healthcare significa formar parte de una cultura de trabajo diversa, inclusiva y flexible, que ofrece fantásticas oportunidades para el desarrollo personal y profesional en todo el planeta.

Realización de prácticas en el Área médica - Government Affairs & Patient Advocacy

Únete al equipo de Government Affairs & Patient Advocacy con la beca Curious Talent. Participarás en iniciativas que combinan análisis estratégico, posicionamiento y gestión de proyectos; colaborarás en la construcción de alianzas con stakeholders y en la interpretación de marcos regulatorios. Trabajarás en equipos multidisciplinares para defender el acceso a tratamientos y mejorar la experiencia del paciente.

Funciones:

• Apoyo a la gestión de la colaboración con organizaciones de pacientes y de actividades asociadas.
• Análisis de resultados y elaboración de informes.
• Elaboración y revisión de materiales, emails, ... destinados a stakeholders internos y externos.
• Preparación de briefings y presentaciones para reuniones, comités y eventos.
• Apoyo a la gestión de las plataformas de procedimientos y procesos internos.
• Seguimiento de proyectos y de contactos clave (stakeholders, aliados y reguladores).
• Seguimiento político-legislativo; análisis de riesgos y oportunidades para la estrategia de government affairs.
• Apoyo en la redacción de informes y documentos de posicionamiento de la empresa.
• Apoyo en la organización de eventos, foros y reuniones con stakeholders.

Perfil:

• Formación: ADE, Comunicación, Derecho, CC. Políticas, marketing, Relaciones Internacionales, Ciencias de la Salud o similares.
• Formación avanzada: Máster universitario en Industria Farmacéutica, Marketing y/o Comunicación (valorable).
• Idiomas: Inglés nivel C1.
• Intereses: lectura y actualidad regulatoria, especialmente en política sanitario-farmacéutica; interés por innovación y participación social.
• Competencias técnicas: nivel avanzado de Office; manejo de herramientas digitales e IA.
• Valoraremos: experiencia previa en las funciones descritas, así como experiencia en consultoría o en la industria.
• Otros rasgos: atención a los detalles, compromiso, proactividad y capacidad de trabajo en equipo interfuncional.

Competencias y habilidades deseables:

• Pensamiento analítico y capacidad de síntesis.
• Gestión de proyectos y seguimiento de plazos.
• Habilidades de comunicación escrita y oral.
• Curiosidad innovación, ética y cumplimiento.

Lo que ofrecemos:

Somos mentes curiosas que provienen de una amplia gama de antecedentes, perspectivas y experiencias de vida. Creemos que esta variedad impulsa la excelencia y la innovación, fortaleciendo nuestra capacidad para liderar en ciencia y tecnología. Estamos comprometidos a crear acceso y oportunidades para que todos se desarrollen y crezcan a su propio ritmo. Únete a nosotros para construir una cultura de inclusión y pertenencia que impacte a millones y empodere a todos para defender el progreso humano.