Job DescriptionEmerging Talent Rotational (ETR) ProgramThe ETR Program is designed to help participants build a strong foundation through three unique rotations over three years, providing broad exposure to GSMG and GWES while developing the skills needed for long-term career success. As an ETR, you will:
- Gain hands-on experience across procurement, supplier management, workplace services, business operations, and digital strategy functions within GSMG and GWES.
- Work on meaningful projects that support innovation, operational excellence, sustainability, and business growth.
- Collaborate with colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders across our company's global network.
- Develop professional, communication, analytical, and project management skills through real-world experiences.
- Explore multiple career paths while building a strong professional network and foundation for long-term growth.
Potential Rotational Areas- Research & Development Sourcing & Procurement (RDSP): Support discovery, preclinical, and clinical trial teams by sourcing the products and services needed to advance new medicines and vaccines. Gain experience in supplier strategy, category management, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Business Operations: Support the GSMG organization through centralized sourcing and contracting processes, tools, and operations. Contribute to initiatives that drive efficiency, standardization, and operational excellence across the organization.
- Indirect Procurement: Partner with business stakeholders to source goods and services that support our company's global operations, including areas such as Marketing, Human Resources, Professional Services, and Site Services. Gain experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and delivering value across a diverse portfolio of business categories.
- Digital Strategy & Insights: Leverage data, analytics, and digital tools to support business decision-making and drive innovation. Contribute to projects focused on process improvement, market insights, and digital transformation.
- Supplier Development & Performance Management: Work in a high-performing organization that leverages data and insights to drive supplier performance, continuous improvement, innovation, and risk management.
- Direct Materials Procurement: Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for categories that directly contribute to the manufacturing of our products while ensuring quality, supply continuity, and business value.
- GWES Real Estate & Workplace Services: Support projects that help shape the future workplace through real estate planning, facilities management, workplace services, and employee experience initiatives that enable employees to do their best work.
- Technology Procurement: Partner with technology teams to support sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and digital transformation initiatives that enable business innovation and growth.
Required Experience:- Bachelor's Degree or a minimum of a high school diploma with at least 2 years of professional experience.
- Ideal candidates demonstrate leadership abilities, are analytical, inquisitive, perceptive, quick learners, and are committed to advancing our vision and mission.
Additional Competencies:- Adaptability to new roles, teams, and situations, with a willingness to rotate through different business areas over the three-year program.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain professionalism under pressure.
- Strong communication skills, both in-person and in writing.
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a diverse and inclusive culture.
Program StructureNew hires will complete three rotations over three years across various business areas within GSMG and GWES, primarily located in Pennsylvania and New Jersey offices.
Your RoleYour contributions are vital to advancing global medical breakthroughs that benefit future generations. We rely on your skills, curiosity, and innovative thinking to help solve business challenges and support work that improves and saves lives around the world.
Visa Sponsorship:Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.FTP2027
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Required Skills: Acquisitions Divestitures, Acquisitions Divestitures, Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Business Decisions, Category Management, Change Management, Cost Efficiency, Data Analysis, Efficiency Improvements, Environmental Scanning, Financial Analysis, Integrated Project Management, Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Management Development, Material Sourcing, Microsoft Word, People Management, Portfolio Management, Process Design, Process Improvements, Program Delivery Management, Program Management, Project Management, Retail Management {+ 9 more}
Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE
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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
The salary range for this role is
$65,100.00 - $102,500.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 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: Regular
Relocation:VISA Sponsorship:Travel Requirements:Flexible Work Arrangements:Hybrid
Shift:Valid Driving License:Hazardous Material(s):Job Posting End Date:10/5/2026
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