Associate Specialist, Emerging Talent Rotation Program (ETR)

Emerging Talent Rotation Program

Our Company, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, is unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of research, bringing forward medicines, vaccines, and innovative health solutions for the world’s most challenging diseases. Established in 2015, Singapore now houses one of five Tech Centers in the world. We are committed to developing an inclusive workforce with IT capabilities to champion Data & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and many more.

Primary activities/responsibilities

The Emerging Talent Rotation (ETR) program allows recent university graduates a chance to experience different areas of IT over the period of two years. Each individual will be partnered with a buddy, a coach, and an executive mentor who will help with career planning. During the program, participants engage in facility tours, speaker series, social and networking activities, and training/development courses.

Areas of IT Expertise

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Data & Analytics
• Cybersecurity & Risk Management
• Cloud Technology
• Software Engineering & Design Thinking
• Enterprise IT
• Research & Development IT
• Manufacturing IT
• Commercial IT (Human Health)
• Commercial IT (Animal Health)
• Automation
• Enterprise Architecture
• Strategy Realization
• Infrastructure, Operations & Experience

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Recent Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or equivalent
• Degree preferably in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, Computer Science (or similar)

Required Experience and Skills:

• Passion for technology and healthcare
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Team-oriented self-starter
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Ability to work under pressure
• Creative mindset
• Curiosity to learn
• Spirit of innovation
• Independent, reliable, and committed

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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Merck & Co., Inc., 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.

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: Not Applicable

VISA Sponsorship: Not Applicable

Travel Requirements: Not Applicable

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Shift: Not Applicable

Valid Driving License: Not Applicable

Hazardous Material(s): Not Applicable

Job Posting End Date: 03/28/2025

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Requisition ID: R326938