MLDP | Manufacturing & Supply

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Our Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP) is designed to develop emerging talent for business-critical positions of increasing responsibility within our Manufacturing Division, the part of our company devoted to formulating, packaging, and distributing our products.

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Participants are placed in rotations that represent key business priorities to foster their development
A learning and development plan helps to supplement the rotational experience
A mentoring program is provided at three levels to coach each participant in career and leadership development
Annual program meetings facilitate a tight-knit network

All program members receive a competitive salary and access to the full benefits programs offered by our company
Potential for one-year international assignments
Opportunities for international travel within domestic assignments are offered as the program experience includes network sites across the globe
Successful candidates are new college graduates with a bachelor's or master's degree in key STEM or supply chain majors.
Participants are selected through a rigorous assessment process to evaluate academic understanding in their fields as well as demonstrated leadership potential
We accept applications in the early fall

Hear from our team and our MLDPs

I started my MLDP experience as an early start in Technical Operations in Durham, NC, then later transitioned to Global Engineering Solutions. Even within the same projects, I’ve gotten to practice many different skill sets, interface with equipment/processes, and develop my knowledge base while contributing to Merck’s inspiring mission. Technical, professional, and development competencies are the focus of my program and my experience thus far and I’ve seen an extremely worthwhile impact in my time at Merck from the MLDP program.

Judson Freidl

MLDP Class of 2022

The MLDP has given me the opportunity to experience vastly different roles that have refined my technical and strategic acumen, and have provided me with hands-on shop floor experience. I've also developed my leadership skills, received fantastic mentorship, and grown my professional network.

Ellie Alberti

MLDP Class of 2021

The MLDP has provided me with a diverse skillset allowing me to enhance my leadership capabilities through my core roles, active Employee Business Resource Group involvement, and opportunities to network with senior leaders. And with the tight-knit group that is my cohort, there is always a support system to lean on!

Mustafa Mahdi

MLDP Class of 2020

MLDP has been transformational to my development, both as an individual and as a leader. Having the opportunity to support three different areas of the business, from manufacturing to strategy development, has been incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. This program offers the perfect mixture of meaningful work, that is linked to our company’s mission, and development opportunities that will enable you to grow as a future leader of the company.

Emer Twohig

MLDP Class of 2020

The MLDP program has been a great stepping stone for me in terms of my career, with many opportunities and challenges to approach. One key benefit of the program would no doubt be exposure, from experiences in the shopfloor to interactions with global leadership, which will be key drivers for my development in my early career.

Kai Zhe Hew

MLDP Class of 2022

The MLDP has given me the opportunity to experiment and gain a wide breadth of knowledge through my distinct rotations. The highlight of my experience so far is learning a third language with the support of the program, using those skills through my rotations, and getting to work with individuals across the globe.

Sofia Gonzalez

MLDP Class of 2021

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