Informatics Placement

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About MSD

We believe the most important thing we make is a difference. We operate in more than 140 countries and through our prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and animal health products we work with customers to bring innovative healthcare solutions to those who need them the most. We also demonstrate our commitment to increasing access to healthcare through far-reaching policies, programmes and partnerships. For more information, visit www.msd-uk.com. Joining our dedicated and talented team for 12 months at our site in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire as a placement student will help build a strong foundation for success in your future. At MSD placement students can gain experience within a team comprising individuals from many backgrounds with different roles, but all working together to deliver on the same promise: finding new ways to create a healthier future. Uncompromising dedication to the people who depend on our products is a passion we all share.

The Role

The MSD Informatics Department part of MSD Commercial Services develops, sells and supports market leading clinical data management solutions and services to the NHS. Set up over 14 years ago by MSD, the team encompasses a wealth of experience of working in different healthcare environments across the UK.

The successful candidate will gain a full insight into the operations and support of a leading provider of software solutions to the NHS within a global company. Working in a professional and friendly environment, you will be part of a team who will provide product support to internal and external customers, allowing you the opportunity to develop project management and implementation skills. In addition, you will be exposed to the Systems Life Cycle from Project Initiation through Analysis and on to System Development and Implementation, enabling you to gain a good knowledge of the different roles within the department.

Throughout your twelve months here, you will be given the opportunity to learn about the business as a whole. Experiences will include field visits with our Business Unit Sales and Implementation Teams and the opportunity to attend various business meetings, both on and off site – with the option to focus on the areas that are of most interest to you.

Benefits

Subsidised gym membership and 25 days holiday

Requirements

• Ability to communicate accurately both verbally and in writing
• Good organiser and administrator
• Team player, learning from and helping others overcome obstacles
• Confident with a willingness to get involved
• Strong sense of urgency, takes initiative to do things without being asked
• Has a can do attitude, anticipates problems and proposes solutions, approaches work challenges creatively with fresh ideas
• Listens and adapts to improve
• Ability to run projects
• A self starter who can be relied upon to work without supervision

Working towards a 2:1 or above in your degree

How to Apply

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