Company Visit: Merck

sign up through: K.hubregtse@vu.nl

Program

14:00 – 14:25 | Welcome & Participant Introductions

• Arrival with coffee/tea
• Brief welcome by the organizers (e.g., Mariken and Vincent)
• Short introductions by each PhD candidate
  (Name, university, PhD topic in one sentence, current year, and interest in pharma – approx. 2 minutes per person)

14:25 – 14:55 | Company Presentation by the Medical Director

• Introduction to Merck
• Overview of business areas
• Insight into different departments and roles
• How a PhD fits within the company

14:55 – 16:10 | Speed-Dating Session with Colleagues

• Four rounds of 15–20 minutes in small groups
• Informal discussions with Merck professionals about:
  • Their career paths
  • Day-to-day responsibilities
  • Tips and learnings
• Featured roles:
  • Quality Assurance
  • Medical Affairs
  • Market Access
  • Pharmacovigilance (Drug Safety)
• All roles accessible to PhD holders, as well as those with a master’s degree or relevant experience

16:10 – 16:30 | Informal Wrap-Up & Q&A

Informal conversations with available Merck colleagues

Opportunity to ask additional questions