GoGlobal Trainee Data

Job Id

290512

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Job Type

full-time, part-time possible

Work Your Magic with us

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans – so do we Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Trainee GOglobal – Data & AI Program Merck Group – 2 Years Program (All Genders)

Start of the Program: September 2025

Work Location: Bangalore, India + an international assignment at our headquarter in Darmstadt, Germany

Department: Merck Data & AI Organization

Growth & Development & Experience

A career at our company is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 60,000 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in Healthcare, Life Science and Electronics. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others. To achieve this, we simplify and reduce complexity where we see it, we take accountability to deliver with impact, and we are curious and challenge the status quo, these are all key attributes of our High Impact Culture The Global Graduate Program is the company's career accelerator for high potential graduates who are early in their careers.

Your Role

During this 24-months program you will be taking an active part in our data & AI-driven, innovative, customers' and patients'-oriented organization. Potential assignments vary from learning about the groupwide strategic approach and technological backbone in the Merck Data & AI Organization, to contributing to data science and engineering projects within one of our Sector Data Offices or playing an active part in developing and managing products within the business.

After a first assignment at your home base (Bangalore, India) you will have three more assignments in various parts of the company, with one of them being a 3 to 6 months assignment in our headquarter in Darmstadt, Germany. You will be exposed to various industries, technologies, and applications, but also gain valuable insights into different cultures and learn to effectively collaborate in a diverse and global organization. Depending on our business needs and your preference, you'll get the chance to expand your network and gain in-depth knowledge in the day-to-day operations.

As Data & AI GOglobal Trainee you are the driver for your personal development and can decide on your target role: Do you prefer to become a data scientist and support our business with your machine learning and statistics expertise? Would you like to utilize your expertise in machine learning and data analysis as an ML engineer, or do you prefer to record and implement requirements as a product owner? Whichever role you choose, you will support our teams to deliver data & AI projects and products to solve business problems.

During your assignments

• You will learn about the Group's Data & AI Strategy, Data Culture, Data Governance and support our products and projects in the Merck Data & AI Organization
• You will apply and strengthen your data & AI skills by contributing to products and projects within Sector Data Offices, ranging from Manufacturing, Supply Chain, R&D to Marketing and Sales
• You will expand your network globally by meeting many other data & AI enthusiasts across Merck

During this program we will develop your personal and professional growth and provide you with great networking opportunities to continuously improve your data & AI skills and business acumen. In addition to your assignment managers who guide you within your rotations, you will be supported by a mentor.

Who you are:

• Master's degree or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, (Industrial) Engineering, Computational Chemistry, Physics or a similar field
• Programming experience is mandatory, e.g. with Python, R, Matlab, Java, C++
• Prior experience with Palantir Foundry or AWS (e.g. EC2, Sagemaker, S3) is beneficial
• Ideally two data & AI related internships & first international experience
• Strong interest in AI, machine learning, data engineering and analysis
• A strong verbal and written communicator, with fluency in English (other languages are a plus)
• Strong analytical skills, ability to think outside the box and a pragmatic way of working
• Ability to work with people from various backgrounds/cultures
• Comfortable reporting results to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills with the desire to share knowledge and skills

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress

and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity

US Equal Employment Opportunities

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

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WHAT WE OFFER

Money makes the world go round. But at our company there's more than just financial rewards. We offer a range of attractive benefits to help you work your magic.

Saving & Finacial

Our 401(k) Plan includes a generous company-matching contribution and an additional discretionary contribution each year.

We also provide tax-advantaged accounts for you to save for healthcare, commuting expenses, company-provided and buy-up life insurance to help you protect your financial future.

Health & Wellness

We offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision coverage-including virtual care through Telehealth & free behavioral health counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program.

We also offer a wellness incentive program and personalized support to help you navigate and use your benefits.

Voluntary Benefits

Our voluntary benefits provide additional protection from the high costs of healthcare not covered by health insurance.

We also have discount programs that offer exclusive savings on everything from auto, home, and pet insurance to low-interest personal loans.

Work/Life Support

We have several programs to support your work/life balance, including generous paid time off, back-up day care services, education assistance, and more.

OUR RECRUITING PROCESS

Depending on the position (level, functional area, country) the process can vary slightly.

You apply

Complete your online application for your preferred role(s) that match your interests and qualification. If you cannot find a suitable role please join our Talent Zone and stay connected for your next career opportunity.

We screen

We review your application and if we determine that you are a good fit we will move you to the selection process.

We assess

You are interviewed by phone, via video and/or face to face.

Mutual agreement

Ideally you are the perfect match for us We hope you consider us as your new employer.

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