Main characteristics
- Company
- MSD
- Employment type
- Permanent
Job summary
DescriptionWe offer exciting 12-month placement opportunities to students that are looking to work with us to deliver on our mission to save and improve lives. A placement with us will give you the opportunity to collaborate alongside subject matter experts, bring your own ideas and share real responsibility whilst delivering on meaningful projects alongside a passionate, diverse and inclusive workforce.
Who we are
We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology, vaccines and animal health products. We are driven by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With over 70,000 employees operating in more than 140 countries, we offer state of the art laboratories, plants and offices that are designed to Inspire our employees as we learn, develop and grow in our careers. We are proud of over 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the world's biggest investors in Research & Development.
We are officially certified by the Top Employer Institute and been awarded the exclusive Top Employer United Kingdom Certification for the third year running.
Job Description
Our Support Functions deliver services and makes recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the experience of working at our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.
Our IT team operates as a business partner proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities. We collaborate internationally to deliver the services and solutions that help everyone to be more productive and enable innovation.
Working in a professional and friendly environment, will provide you the opportunity to gain practical experience in our IT (Infrastructure) roles and will help build a strong foundation for success in your future. Throughout your twelve-month placement with our Company, you will be provided with the opportunity to support, develop and improve our Infrastructure systems and processes, and will have the opportunities to travel to other sites.
Opportunities and Locations
Our 12-month Student Placement Programme within IT offers a wide range of opportunities, and a unique insight into the world of the pharmaceutical industry.
For our 2021 Student Placement Programme, we are offering roles in the following areas (see the detailed job descriptions using the how to apply link below for more info also):
Global Infrastructure Operations Support (Based in Milton Keynes)
IT Service Desk Analyst (Based in Moorgate, London)
IT Business Analyst Placement Student (Based in Moorgate, London)
UK Animal Health IT Business Analyst (Based in Milton Keynes)
UK Animal Health IT Project Delivery (Based in Milton Keynes)
Whatever your career path; we offer opportunities to develop and expand your career while making a true difference in peoples' lives.
Technical Requirements
You will be looking to complete a 12-month placement in your third or penultimate year of study, returning to your course at the end of the placement
Global Infrastructure Operations Support: Studying a Computer Networks or Computer Sciences related degree (or equivalent qualification)
UK Animal Health IT Project Delivery: Studying an IT related degree
All other listed roles above do not require a specific degree of study
More specific responsibilities and requirements can be found on our website
Start Date
Summer 2021
Deadline for applications:
We assess applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. This role will be removed once this position has been filled.
Other important information:
Our presence in the UK goes back a long way. For over 80 years, we've been researching, developing and supplying new medicines and vaccines that prevent and treat diseases that occur at every stage of life.
Today we're one of the top five biopharmaceutical companies in the UK and employ over 2,000 people across five sites in Hertfordshire, Northumberland, Buckinghamshire, Edinburgh and London.
How are MSD in the UK adjusting our hiring process with COVID-19?
At MSD in the UK our key priorities during the current COVID-19 outbreak are both maintaining supply of critical medicines to our patients and ensuring the health and safety of our employees and candidates. In support of Government measures to limit the spread of infection, we have therefore developed a new flexible, virtual route for candidates applying and interviewing for our open roles.
Equal Opportunities
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.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
We do 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.
What we look for
In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.
INVENT.
IMPACT.
INSPIRE.
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