Associate, GOglobal Graduate Program (Data & AI)

Merck KGaA

Singapore, SGhybridPosted Jul 2, 2026
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About the role

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.

Inhouse Consulting (IC) APAC is recruiting high-performing Associates to join our team. As IC Associates, you will be part of our broader GoGlobal Graduate Program (GGP), our leadership development track for high potential early career professionals. This job opening is focused on candidates with a strong interest in Data & AI.

Inhouse Consulting is an internal management consulting group function working exclusively for all functions and sectors. IC projects span topics like Strategy & Execution, Processes & Efficiency, Integration, Innovation & Business Development, R&D, Organization Development and PMO across all Divisions. Our team of 75 consultants works globally. The IC Head Office is at the HQ in Darmstadt, Germany, with Americas office in the Boston area, USA and an Asia-Pacific (APAC) office in Singapore.

The IC Associate, GoGlobal Graduate Program is the company’s career accelerator for high potential professionals who are early in their careers. During the 24-month program, Associates will work on management-consulting projects and experience functional secondments (Stations) across our Healthcare, Life Science and Electronics businesses. Associates may be placed overseas for up to 6 months through the course of the program.

Associates will be developed through targeted professional training and our internal coaching program to continuously improve their business and technical skills. There is a high degree of on-the-job learning through working with experienced consultants on consulting projects, and high visibility across all management levels. Following successful completion of the program, Associates will transition to challenging and exciting positions across the company.

Key responsibilities

Support client projects together with other consultants from strategy to execution, delivering high impact for the company

Drive projects independently on Stations (from 2nd year), collaborating with Station managers to execute functional priorities

Work closely with the rest of the IC team to elevate IC capabilities, develop IC client networks and improve collaboration

About You

Master's degree in Business (Economics, Marketing, Supply Chain Management etc.) or Data & AI field (Computer Science, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning etc.). MBA is a plus

Bachelor’s degree in biological and chemical sciences or equivalent (Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering etc.)

2-4 years of corporate experience in a regional or global role in a global MNC / consulting experience from a leading management consultancy with experience in Data & AI

Informal / pro-bono consulting and consulting club experience will also be considered favorably

Technologically-savvy, ready to develop and/or harness Data & AI skills to increase productivity and maximize value for the company

Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills to structure project activities, perform in-depth analysis, and challenge thinking

Builds and maintains strong relationships with colleagues across the company

Exhibits high cultural adaptability through having worked and lived across international markets (especially western) beyond your home country

Displays a growth mindset and maturity with a desire to develop professionally, collaborate with others and communicate openly

Eager to travel to our international markets, including Darmstadt, Germany, for up to 6 months

Fluent in English and an additional language

Applicants should be prepared for behavioral and analytical business-case interviews, both individually and in groups.

What’s in it for you?

We are looking for talents who demonstrate the qualities to become future leaders at the company; in return, we offer:

Competitive compensation: We offer competitive salaries and performance bonuses that reward your contributions

Comprehensive benefits: We provide a robust benefits package including medical, insurance, fertility and flexible allowances

Prioritized well-being: We want our people to thrive. We grant employees with resources for physical and mental wellbeing, assistance programs, health screening and special leave among other benefits

Flexible workplace: Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and eligibility with you during the recruitment process

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!

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