Merck KGaA Posted September 13, 2026

Praktikant Inhouse Consulting (m/w/d)

Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany FULL_TIME
Commercial & General Management Intern/Fellow/Postdoc
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About this opportunity

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.

Your role:

Gain insight into the work of a leading internal consultancy! You will support the Inhouse Consulting Team in challenging projects across all businesses and functions within the company up to our purpose of talent development and business consulting. You will work in a diverse, young, and innovative environment, contribute your own ideas and get to know the daily life at Inhouse Consulting. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you to draw your own career map that is responsive to your aspirations and priorities in life.

Who you are:

Maximum one or two years of full-time work experience (early career stage)

Enrolled student in an advanced Bachelor's (minimum 3rd semester), Master's, or Ph.D. program in natural science, engineering, or business, with a grade average in the top 10% of your cohort or equivalent

At least one completed internship or professional experience (minimum 3 months, full-time equivalent) in business, consulting, or natural science, complementing the degree above, ideally combining both a science and business background

Demonstrated analytical skills, evidenced through prior project work, coursework, or professional experience involving data analysis, quantitative modeling, or structured problem-solving

Demonstrated self-initiative and reliability, evidenced through prior project responsibility (e.g. leading a work stream, thesis, or comparable independent project)

Practical experience applying Data & AI tools or methods to solve a business or research problem (e.g. through a project, internship, or coursework) is an additional, differentiating qualification, not required, but will be considered favorably in the selection process

Demonstrated communication and teamwork skills, evidenced through group project work, presentations, or team-based professional experience

Proven ability to work proactively and self-directed on assigned tasks, evidenced through prior academic or professional experience

Verified proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint at an advanced level, demonstrable through prior coursework, project work, or professional use (e.g. building financial models, pivot tables, or structured presentations)

English proficiency at CEFR level C1 or above (written and spoken), required

German proficiency at CEFR level B1 or above, preferred, not required

Please note:

Duration: 3 months, with a start date on the 1st of January, February, March, April, May, or June 2027.

You must be an enrolled student for the entire duration of your internship

You must have a valid German work permit for the entire duration of the internship (independent from your current employer)

You must be able to be on-site in Darmstadt throughout the period of your internship

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!

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

Job details

Seniority
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc
Function
Commercial & General Management
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Commercial & General Management role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 17 comparable Intern/Fellow/Postdoc Commercial & General Management roles across 6 biopharma companies.

17Comparable roles tracked
17Currently active
6Companies hiring similar roles
9Countries represented

Salary context

2 of 17 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · 2027 Commercial Leader Program Intern - Aesthetics (MBA) · AbbVie $78,500/yr – $141,000/yr
Highest disclosed · 2027 Commercial Leader Program Intern - Therapeutics (MBA) · AbbVie $84,500/yr – $162,000/yr
Peer group range $109,750 – $123,250 (median $116,500)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 17 comparable roles

China5
United States4
Philippines2
Switzerland1
Germany1
Turkey1

+ 3 more countries

Seniority mix

17 of 17 peers have a known seniority level

Associate11
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc6

Therapeutic area mix

1 of 17 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Dermatology & Aesthetics1

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How we calculate "similar"

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Every comparison starts from the same 100-point budget: 25 for working in the same function, 40 for the same therapeutic area, 20 for the same or adjacent seniority, 15 for the same country. A dimension we can't confirm on both sides contributes nothing, never a guess, never a free pass.

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Function Therapeutic area Seniority Country
45%
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Function Therapeutic area Adjacent seniority Country
Unmatched or unknown dimensions score exactly the same: 0 points, never a partial guess. A role we know almost nothing about beyond its function bottoms out at 25%; it never inflates to 100% just because there's little to compare against. Seniority uses a defined ladder (Associate → Manager → Associate Director → Senior → Principal → Director → Senior Director → Executive/VP) so "Director" and "Senior Director" count as adjacent, but "Director" and "Executive/VP" do not.