Global Medical Affairs Strategic Research Internship

About Us

Founded in 1908, Merz is a successful, family-owned specialty healthcare company with a rich history. As a leading global aesthetics business, our award-winning portfolio of injectables, devices, and skincare products empowers healthcare professionals to enhance confidence through aesthetic medicine. Our purpose is to fuel confidence by helping people look better, feel better, and live better. We believe you do not have to choose between living life and making a living. Live your best life with Merz Aesthetics.

A Brief Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Global Medical Affairs Strategic Research Intern to support our Global Medical Affairs team in strategic research initiatives across clinical, scientific domains involving aesthetic injectables and energy-based devices. This intern will contribute to scientific literature reviews, synthesis of complex clinical and real-world data, and generation of insights to inform medical and business strategy.

This internship offers hands-on experience within a global, cross-functional medical affairs organization, providing exposure to evidence generation, scientific information synthesis, and strategic decision-making in a regulated healthcare environment. .

Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic and targeted scientific literature reviews across peer-reviewed publications, clinical trial databases, and scientific congress materials.
• Extract, synthesize, and summarize clinical, real-world, and scientific data into clear, strategic insights.
• Support quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including descriptive analyses, trend identification, and thematic synthesis of scientific findings.
• Assist in the development of medical affairs deliverables, including evidence summaries, scientific slide decks, briefing documents, and internal reference materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Clinical Research, Regulatory, Commercial and other teams.
• Support strategic research initiatives related to evidence gaps, unmet needs, and future research planning.
• Critically evaluate scientific data for quality, relevance, and appropriate interpretation.
• Maintain organized documentation of literature sources, analysis outputs, and project materials.
• Adhere to applicable ethical, compliance, and regulatory standards in all research activities.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with scientific literature review through coursework, research, or prior internships.
• Ability to synthesize complex scientific information into clear, concise written summaries.
• Foundational skills in quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Copilot, Excel).
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Currently pursuing or planning to pursue a post-graduate or professional degree focused on science, medicine, or healthcare, such as:
• MD, DO
• PharmD
• PhD
• DNP
• PA, NP
• DMD, DDS
• MPH
• Prior experience in pharma, MedTech, medical affairs, clinical research, health outcomes research, or evidence synthesis.
• Familiarity with clinical trial design, scientific data interpretation, or real-world evidence.
• Strong interest in medical strategy, evidence generation, and scientific communication in an industry setting.
  

Education

Minimum

• Pursuing a degree or recently graduated from a scientific or health-related field (e.g., Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Neuroscience, Chemistry, Engineering, or related disciplines).
  
  

Preferred

• MBA (with healthcare or life sciences focus).
• MS or MHS in Clinical Research, Biomedical Sciences, or related fields.
  
  

Additional Information

Projected Start Date:

• Mid to late May of 2026
  
  

Program Length

• 12- to 16 week program
  
  

Location:

• Raleigh, NC
• Weekly Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote