R&D Clinical Quality Summer 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

The Clinical Quality Summer Intern supports Ax R&D Quality operations by assisting with quality system documentation, vendor qualification processes, and cross-functional quality initiatives. This role contributes to analyzing quality data, maintaining vendor records within the QMS, and supporting SOP development and continuous improvement efforts. The intern collaborates across R&D to promote compliance, enhance operational efficiency, and support key quality projects while gaining exposure to clinical quality practices in a regulated environment.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Quality System Document Management:
• Effectively manage data analytics as defined by department, and corporate objectives
• Analyze and present cross functionality on quality outcomes to support decision-making
• Effectively manage project timelines as defined by department, project team, and corporate objectives.
• Vendor Qualification:
• Responsible for ensuring all vendor qualifications are current and corresponding documentation is properly labeled within the QMS
• General Quality Support:
• Provide support for approval of R&D vendors/suppliers
• Provide support for R&D related SOP creation and maintenance
• Quality Improvements:
• Engage with and promote harmonization initiatives within the R&D group (OneQMS)
• Engage with and promote projects to improve R&D compliance and operational efficiencies
• Further Tasks:
• Communicate effectively cross-functionally and raise questions/issues to the attention of executive management, as appropriate
• Provide support to other R&D staff as needed and perform duties and assignments as required
• Other Duties as Assigned:
• Additional duties as needed to support the business and overall company objectives
  

Minimum Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program (Life Sciences, Quality, Regulatory, or related field)
• Strong interest in clinical quality, regulatory compliance, or R&D operations
• Basic understanding of quality systems (QMS) or willingness to learn
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate cross-functionally
  
  

Education

Minimum

• Currently enrolled as a rising junior or senior at an accredited college or university.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, or a related discipline.
  
  

Preferred

• Pursuing a Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, or a related discipline.
  
  

Additional Information

Program Length:

• 11-week program (Projected Dates: June 1, 2026 – August 13, 2026)
  
  

Location:

• Raleigh, NC
• Full Time Schedule: 5 days per week in the office.