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Being an intern at our company means that you will work together with a team on healthcare in an international environment.
We offer a variety of internships, entry-level jobs and traineeships in various fields.

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

We recognize that selecting a new employer is a major life changing event. At some point accepting a new job requires a leap of faith and you will probably make your decision based on a “feeling” about whether we can offer you an inspiring environment, stimulating culture, learning, growth and career opportunities.

We take great care in our hiring process to select diverse people who will support us on our mission to discover, develop innovative products and services that save and improve lives around the world. Here are some tips to help you navigate through our hiring process and make an informed career decision …

Most of our interns start around January/February and August/September, however we do have some interns that begin with us during other times of the year.

We normally recruit twice a year for our internships, May/June and October/November

Yes, that is also possible!

The language requirements are always clearly stated in the job descriptions. Dutch is not always required.

We do not accept open applications as all the available internships will be posted on our career website. However, if there is currently not any interesting internship please subscribe to the internship opportunity talent community and we keep you updated on our available internships.

You need to be enrolled during the full period of your internship to be eligible for an internship at MSD.

Being an intern at our company means you will have the chance to work together as part of a dynamic team in an international environment.

In addition, we offer:

The opportunity to gain experience within the pharmaceutical industry
The chance to show your potential
A challenging and dynamic work environment with lots of space to develop yourself
Professional guidance by an experienced specialist
A placement fee of €500 gross per month (based on a 40-hour week)

Testimonials

Curious about our expectations for interns?
Niels (Director Operations), explains it in this video!

Get a glimpse into the internship and graduation experiences of our interns

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Wilmar

HBO Business IT & Management
MSD Haarlem

Luísa

MSc Medical Biotechnology
MSD Animal Health Boxmeer

Eva

HBO Applied Sciences
MSD Oss

Joshua

MSc Medical Biology – Science, Management & Innovation
MSD Animal Health Boxmeer

Hear from our interns

During my internship, I gained hands-on experience in clinical trials and felt valued by my colleagues. MSD supported me in my career aspirations and provided networking opportunities through social events.

Joosje Weperen

Intern at the GCTO department

Starting my traineeship in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector was a leap into the unknown, transforming my career aspirations and revealing my true passions. Supportive peers and mentors have helped me pursue a fulfilling path of professional growth and personal satisfaction.

Jeroen Gense

Manufacturing Leadership Development Program Trainee

My MSD Animal Health internship provided invaluable industry insights, shaping my career goals. Research projects deepened my understanding of animal vaccines, while hands-on experience equipped me with technical skills and analytical thinking.

Michelle Aurelya

Intern Discovery & Technology

As an 'D&T and R&D IT' intern , I gained hands-on experience in vaccine construction, genetic analysis and modeling. Highlights included PCR, NGS, analytic pipeline development and AI-DL.

Hooman Hanaei

Intern Pharmaceutical Research IT

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