Global healthcare leader Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) has announced openings for the Business Development Internship 2026 in Mumbai and Gurugram. This internship offers an excellent opportunity for B.Pharm graduates pursuing an MBA to gain hands-on experience in pharmaceutical business development, market research, commercial strategy, and new product evaluation.
Candidates interested in pharmaceutical business development careers, market research, licensing opportunities, and healthcare commercial strategy are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
Job Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Intern – Business Development |
| Company | Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) |
| Department | Commercial Business Development |
| Location | Mumbai, Maharashtra & Gurugram, Haryana |
| Employment Type | Internship (Temporary) |
| Duration | Approximately 2–3 Months |
| Internship Period | 15 June 2026 – 31 August 2026 |
| Working Hours | 40 Hours per Week |
| Reporting To | Director Business Development |
| Application Deadline | 14 June 2026 |
Key Responsibilities
Selected candidates will work closely with the commercial business development team and support strategic projects across the pharmaceutical business.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct primary market research involving healthcare professionals (HCPs) and pharmacists.
- Perform secondary market research and competitive intelligence analysis.
- Support business development and licensing (BD&L) initiatives.
- Analyze pharmaceutical market trends and opportunities.
- Assist in evaluating new product launch opportunities.
- Develop business cases for strategic commercial projects.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and executive summaries.
- Gather, organize, and interpret market data.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders on commercial assessments.
- Present findings and recommendations to management teams.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
- Currently pursuing MBA
Technical Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Market Research
- Primary Market Research (PMR)
- Secondary Research
- Data Analysis
- Report Development
- Business Presentation Skills
Soft Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving ability
- Attention to detail
- Multi-tasking capability
- Professional work ethics
- Ability to summarize complex business information
Preferred Skills
The following skills will be considered advantageous:
- Clinical Research
- Data Science
- Database Management
- Data Visualization
- Data Wrangling
- Project Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- KPI Analysis
- Python Programming
- Cloud Data Catalog Knowledge
- Data Security Fundamentals
Why Join Merck?
Merck is one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, offering interns exposure to:
- Real-world pharmaceutical business development projects
- Commercial strategy and licensing activities
- New product launch evaluations
- Pharmaceutical market intelligence
- Senior leadership mentoring
- Cross-functional collaboration opportunities
- Strong learning and professional development environment
Who Should Apply?
This internship is ideal for:
- B.Pharm students pursuing MBA
- Aspiring pharmaceutical business development professionals
- Candidates interested in commercial strategy roles
- Market research enthusiasts
- Healthcare consulting aspirants
- Pharma marketing and licensing professionals in training
Application Process
