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

Overview

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.

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.

We work with speed, rigor and determination to deliver our medicines and vaccines around the world.

We balance our expertise with curiosity, continuous learning, adaptability and a commitment to never give up, whether we succeed or fail.

We create fully diverse teams to deliver our best innovations and cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best ideas.

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

Preferred Experience and Skills

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only : Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 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 legally protected characteristics. We comply with 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 the EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement pages.

U.S. Hybrid Work Model : Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work schedule consisting of three on-site days per week, with a remote day on Friday unless business-critical tasks require on-site presence. This model may not apply to field-based, facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based roles, roles under a collective-bargaining agreement, or roles deemed unsuitable for remote work.

Salary and Benefits : The salary range for this role is $77,700.00 - $122,300.00. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, and other benefits. More information about benefits is available at the company careers site.

Application Information : You can apply for this role through the company careers site. The application deadline is stated on the posting.

Equity and Compliance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully : Merck & Co., Inc. does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms without a valid written search agreement will be the property of the company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired where no pre-existing agreement is in place.

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

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