Stage affaires publiques et engagement patient Oncologie H/F

Merck seeks an intern to support public affairs and patient engagement initiatives in oncology for six months starting January 2027. The role involves institutional monitoring, stakeholder strategy analysis, and coordination with patient associations within a multinational pharmaceutical setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor institutional landscape in oncology and related therapeutic areas across France; create mapping documents and presentations
• Support external engagement preparation including meeting scheduling, note-taking at conferences, and stakeholder strategy analysis
• Draft position papers and policy arguments; synthesize public reports and health policy analyses
• Coordinate patient association meetings and project management activities; handle administrative dossier follow-up
• Support internal cross-functional collaboration across medical, marketing, and market access departments

Requirements

• Master's degree in Public Affairs, Political Sciences, or equivalent (Institut d'Études Politiques/University)
• Strong writing and information analysis/synthesis skills
• Interest in health policy, advocacy, and institutional environment
• Autonomous, proactive approach with collaborative mindset
• English proficiency and experience in matrix organizational structures
• Proficiency in Office suite (PowerPoint, Word) and AI tool knowledge
• Prior pharmaceutical industry or public health experience preferred