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:
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 our company's Data & AI Organization, to contributing to Agentic AI, data science or 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 (Shanghai, China) you will have three more assignments in various parts of the company, with one of them being a 6 months international assignment in 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 (all genders) 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, agentic AI and data analysis as an ML/Agentic AI 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 our company's 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 our company
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 people manager and assignment managers who guide you within your rotations, you will be supported by a mentor.
Start of the Program: October/November 2026,
Work Location: Shanghai, China + a 6 month international assignment in Germany
Who you are:
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!

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We are Merck, a leading global science and technology company headquartered in Germany.
We are curious explorers, courageous pioneers, and ingenious inventors. Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics.
Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and the planet.
We believe in the positive power of science and technology. It has determined our actions since 1668 and inspires us to continue researching for a future worth living. As a family-owned company with over 350 years of experience, we stand for sustainability, responsibility, and innovative strength.
We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive company that values and fosters the talents and abilities of our employees. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Work your Magic and join Merck.
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