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Student Placement - Regional Regulatory Operations Associate Specialist (EU & EEMEA)

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Job Description
12-Month Regional Regulatory Operations Student Placement offering hands-on experience in regulatory planning, cross-functional collaboration, and submissions management across global markets.
As part of the Regional Regulatory Operations team, you will work as a Regional Planner on a one-year student placement, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced, globally connected environment. You will support regulatory planning activities across diverse markets by coordinating timelines, maintaining accurate plans and helping teams deliver in line with regulatory requirements. This opportunity is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills, a collaborative mindset and a keen interest in regulatory affairs. If you are eager to learn, thrive in a dynamic environment and want to make a meaningful contribution, we would love to hear from you.
This role will be based in our modern state-of-the-art co-working facilities in Moorgate, London. This site, at the heart of London provides fantastic amenities, support services and collaborative workspaces with convenient transport links. This is a hybrid position wherein the team assembles at the office once weekly, while working remotely for the remainder of the week, with the possibility of adjustments based on business requirements.
We are a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to enhancing the lives of individuals through a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology treatments, life-saving vaccines, and animal health products. Our unwavering dedication to delivering innovative solutions is the driving force behind everything we do.
Responsibilities
- Support the creation, tracking, and maintenance of regulatory submission plans and milestones across multiple markets, ensuring timely updates and risk escalation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather inputs, align timelines, and build strong communication, presentation, and teamwork skills.
- Assist in preparing reports and dashboards to support planning activities, while contributing to process improvement initiatives within the regional function.
- Develop a foundational understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, Regulatory Operations, and the organisation’s products and disease areas through hands-on experience.
- Engage in stretch assignments and cross-functional projects to enhance personal development, build confidence, and expand professional networks.
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Requirements
- Currently studying at a UK university and looking to complete a 12-month student internship as part of your undergraduate degree.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with attention to detail.
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities across diverse teams.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
- Self-motivated, eager to learn, and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated interest in healthcare sciences and a keen interest in regulatory affairs, regulatory operations, and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
How To Apply
Please complete the online application form by answering questions within the application and upload your CV and Cover Letter in a combined document in the ‘resume/CV’ section.
Our standard Future Talent recruitment process is An online application, a virtual conversation and then a final assessment.
Next Steps
In the event of your successful progression to the next stage, one of our future talent team will contact you within two - three weeks of the application closing date.
Start Date
June 2027
Equal Opportunity Employer
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. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.


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Required Skills
Clinical Research, Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Compliance Activities, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Detail-Oriented, Event Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Learning Agility, Legal Compliance, Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Progress Monitoring, Project Management, Public Health, Python (Programming Language), Regulatory Affairs Management, Regulatory Documents, Regulatory Management, Regulatory Operations {+ 9 more}
Preferred Skills
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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
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License
No
Hazardous Material(s)
no
Job Posting End Date
10/13/2026
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Requisition ID R418796
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