2026 Future Talent Program - Spclst, Finance Leadership Development Program (Hybrid)
2026 Future Talent Program - Spclst, Finance Leadership Development Program (Hybrid)
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$ 77700 - 122300
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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 individuals 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 peoples 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 addition individuals will use data analytics to gain insights into business practices and the execution of the companys 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 acumenenhance 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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Our company is committed to inclusion ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
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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 anothers 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 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
$77700.00 - $122300.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees 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 can apply for this role through (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:
RegularRelocation:
DomesticVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
Not IndicatedValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
N/ARequired 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 morePreferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
11/3/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Employment Type
Full-Time
