2026 Future Talent Program - Spclst, Finance Leadership Development Program (Hybrid)

Job Description

Job Description

Our Finance team brings financial perspectives coupled with learned business acumen into overall strategic and tactical decision making. We use state-of-the-art techniques for financial analysis, planning, accounting, reporting, and performance evaluation. This allows the organization to continue advancing medical innovation and improve lives.

Position Overview:

At our Company, Finance is committed to developing future leaders through the Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP). This 2-3 year experience provides participants with hands-on exposure to finance, accounting, auditing, analytics, risk management, and special projects.

Throughout the program, individuals receive leadership development, training, and networking opportunities to support their growth. Assignments are based on business need and assigned based on the individual’s unique skill set, professional interests and development opportunities. After completing the program, participants can advance their careers within Finance and the broader organization.

The FLDP is not a rotational program; it offers sustained, immersive experiences that build expertise and leadership skills over time. The program prepares early-career talent to drive innovation and help the company fulfill its purpose to use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world.

Program Overview

By joining the FLDP, individuals will gain an understanding of how the company is fulfilling its purpose of inventing medicines to improve people’s lives. The FLDP provides individuals with opportunities to gain critical business acumen such as product knowledge, healthcare systems, payors and customers, regulatory, business operations and reputational risks while working intimately with our global business partners. In addition, individuals will use data analytics to gain insights into business practices and the execution of the company’s strategy. Individuals will be based in the global headquarters in Rahway, NJ.

Opportunity to Innovate in a Changing World through:

• WIN AS ONE TEAM – We act with a company-first mindset inspired by unified goals; communicate, participate and collaborate as one team, winning and losing together.

• FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS We simplify our work and prioritize our resources on what matters the most to create the greatest value for human and animal patients, and in turn all stakeholders.

• ACT WITH URGENCY – We work with speed, rigor and determination to deliver our medicines and vaccines around the world.

• EXPERIMENT, LEARN, AND ADAPT – We balance our expertise with curiosity, continuous learning, adaptability and a commitment to never give up, whether we succeed or fail.

• EMBRACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION – We create fully diverse teams to deliver our best innovations and cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best ideas.

• SPEAK UP AND BE OPEN-MINDED – We voice our opinions, engage in healthy debate and encourage curiosity to improve ideas and decisions to achieve better outcomes.

This is a full-time position starting in June or July 2026. Individuals in the FLDP will complete a comprehensive onboarding and training. This training will provide insights to expansive business and industry knowledge. Additionally, the training will develop overall finance and business acumen, enhance leadership skills, and offer extensive networking opportunities.

Position Qualifications

Required Education, Skills & Experience:

• Current Seniors enrolled in a BS in Finance, Accountancy, or Business Analytics preferred, but all business majors may be considered (including Management, Marketing, or Economics) expected to graduate prior to start date. 

• Academic focus on data analytics is a plus.

• Dedication to teamwork

• Demonstrated leadership.

• Passion and commitment to learning.

• Strong experience with Microsoft Excel.

• Proven success in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Ability to self-motivate and take responsibility for personal growth and development.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with client and business process owners as well as finance colleagues.

• Effective written and verbal communications skills.

• Strong time management skills and the ability to work autonomously and within a team. 

• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.

• Commitment to high ethics and integrity within a professional work environment.

Preferred Experience and Skills:                   

• Previous internship or work experience in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics

• GPA of 3.3 or above

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$77,700.00 - $122,300.00

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

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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:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Required Skills:

Audits Compliance, Audits Compliance, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Management, Business Processes, Business Studies, Capital Budgeting, Cash Management, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Data Analysis, Financial Advising, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Foster Innovation, Health Care Systems, Inclusive Leadership, Income Tax Planning, Management Controls, Microsoft Excel, Preparation of Financial Reports, Procurement, Reputational Risk, Stakeholder Management, Treasury Management {+ 1 more}

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

11/3/2025

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