Global Medical Affairs Communications Intern (Project Management)

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 Global Medical Affairs Communications Intern for Global Medical Affairs will play a pivotal role in supporting the execution of strategic communication initiatives. Reporting to the Associate Director, this role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the medical aesthetics industry, contributing to meaningful projects that enhance the visibility of Global Medical Affairs' scientific innovation. The intern will support in developing content and coordinating with media and HCPs to garner positive coverage around Merz Aesthetics scientific achievements and thought leadership activities as they relate to Global Medical Affairs communications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Communication Support:

• Assist in the creation and dissemination of communication materials, including internal news posts, external toolkits, press release and newsletters.
• Support milestone communications, including communications for congresses, publications, and other conferences.
• Contribute to the development of educational campaigns to inform employees about updates and scientific achievements from global medical affairs.
• Conduct research on industry trends and best practices in medical and scientific communication.
• Assist in developing reports on the effectiveness of communication initiatives, leveraging KPIs and analytics tools.

Content Coordination:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for newsworthy information.
• Assist in the creation of infographics, and other social assets that simplify complex scientific data for diverse audiences.
• Support consistent messaging aligned with Global Medical Affairs' vision and mission.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to identify storytelling opportunities that highlight Merz Aesthetics' leadership in innovation.
• Support engagement efforts with media, assisting in the preparation of materials and press releases.

Project Management:

• Track and manage timelines for communication initiatives.
• Assist in coordinating with third-party vendors for content development, analytics, and other project needs.
• Maintain a repository of communication resources, including press releases, media coverage, and campaign metrics

Education (Preferred Majors)

• Required:
  • Rising Junior & Rising Senior in a Bachelor's Degree ( in life sciences discipline with relevant communications-related experience))

Minimum Qualifications

• Required:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
  • Demonstrated organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Interest in the pharmaceuticals, aesthetics, or healthcare industry.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, global team environment.
  • Strong research and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Understanding of medical or scientific terminology and trends.

• Preferred:
  • Experience or coursework in scientific communication, digital marketing, or media relations.
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and multi-channel communication strategies.

 Additional Information

• Program Length:
  • 10-Week Program (Projected Dates: June 2, 2025 to August 14, 2025)
• Location: 
  • Raleigh NC - Weekly Hybrid Schedule (3-Days  WFO - 2Days WFH)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Medical Affairs