2025 University Recruiting - Global Marketing Animal Health (Ruminants) Co-op
USA - New Jersey - Rahway
Job Description
The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Animal Health Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
The job scope and primary focus for this position is to actively support the Global Marketing Ruminants strategy across the regions and territories via coordination and execution of marketing activities including:
Ensure clear, concise, and timely communication and problem identification with Sales, Marketing and Tech Services.
Key contributor in Digital Marketing and Global Marketing projects
Logistical support for marketing activities.
Participate in field-based/virtual events (trade show support; customers education regarding the features and benefits of our company's Animal Health products and services).
This is a full- time Co-Op position. Must be able to work full time for 6 months (starting Spring 2024)
Housing subsidy is not available as part of this program and must be funded 100% by the student.
Our Company's Animal Health Division works to improve the health of animals around the world through collaborative partnerships and a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and planet. This team of energetic, independent thinkers offers one of the industry’s most innovative portfolios of products, services, and technologies that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species both domestically and internationally.
Required Education and Experience:
Candidates must be currently in the process of earning a BA or BS in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Veterinary School, Animal Health, Business, Marketing, Communications or related degree program.
Candidates must have completed at least 2 years of college course work by May 2025
Candidates must be available to work full time for 6 months
Candidates must have critical thinking skills to carry out instructions and make decisions within scope of authority
Candidates must be able to use problem solving skills involving several variables
Candidates must have the ability to follow policies and procedures
Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
Candidates must have excellent English communication skills, oral and written.
Candidates must have the ability to adapt communication to international audiences
Candidates must be positive attitude and a strong work ethic
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Candidates should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Candidates should have leadership roles during college
Candidates should have additional language fluency
Candidates should have previous experience working in a multinational and/or corporate business setting
Candidates should have previous experience working in consumer or professional marketing, PR or advertising
Candidates should have a love and passion for animals.
Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.
Expected salary range:
$39,600.00-$105,500.00
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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
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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 Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.
Expected US salary range:
$62,000.00 - $97,600.00Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here.
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.
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Job Posting End Date:
11/29/2024*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
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GPA of 3.0 or higher Housing subsidy not available Hybrid Hybrid work Hybrid work model Must work full time for 6 months On-site US and Puerto Rico residents only
Benefits/PerksBonus eligibility Co-op education Diverse workplace Equal opportunity employer Flexible work Flexible work arrangements Hybrid work Hybrid work model Inclusion Inclusive environment Insurance Paid holidays Retirement benefits Sick Days Vacation
Tasks- Communication
- Communications
- Compliance
- Coordinate marketing activities
- Execution
- Innovation
- Leadership
- Participate in events
- Problem solving
- Support customers
- Support global marketing strategy
Agribusiness Animal Health Animal Health Products Animal science Communication Communications Compliance Critical thinking Development Digital Marketing Education English Communication Excel Execution Global Marketing Inclusion Innovation Law Leadership Logistical Support Manufacturing Marketing Microsoft Office Microsoft Office Suite Organization Outlook Partnerships PowerPoint Problem-solving Research Sales Science Strategy Veterinary
Experience2 years
EducationAgribusiness Animal health Animal Science AS B.A. B.S. Business Communications English Marketing Science Veterinary Veterinary school
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