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Thank you for organizing this visit to Merck. I am highly interested in joining the visit and discussing the possibilities of working directly with these pharma leaders. This opportunity is excellent for me as it immediately bridges me with them in a good context
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, July 10, 2025 11:42 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> _list_onwar-phd <onwar-phd@listserver.vu.nl><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Onwar-phd] Invitation – ONWAR Company Visit to Merck (18 September)</font>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black">Dear ONWAR PhD candidates,</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black">Would you like to learn more about working in the pharmaceutical industry after your PhD? On Wednesday 18 September, we will visit <b>Merck</b> for an afternoon program where you can
hear from employees in different roles and ask your questions about careers in pharma.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black">There is space for around <b>10 participants</b>. If you're interested, please email me a short <b>motivation</b> and let me know you'd like to join. Spots will be assigned on a <i>first
come, first serve</i> basis.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black">You can find the preliminary program below.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black">Best regards,<br>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" style=""><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt; color:black">Merck Company Visit – Preliminary Program</span></b></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" style=""><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black">14:00 – 14:25 | Welcome & Introductions</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black"></span></p>
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<i>(Name, university, PhD topic in one sentence, current year, and interest in pharma – about 2 minutes each)</i></span></li></ul>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" style=""><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black">14:25 – 14:55 | Presentation by the Medical Director</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black"></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" style=""><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black">14:55 – 16:10 | Small-Group Talks with Merck Employees</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black"></span></p>
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<li class="x_MsoNormal" style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Roles represented include:</span></li><ul type="circle">
<li class="x_MsoNormal" style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Quality Assurance</span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Medical Affairs</span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Market Access</span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Pharmacovigilance (Drug Safety)<br>
<i>These positions are open to people with a PhD, master’s degree, or relevant experience.</i></span></li></ul>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" style=""><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black">16:10 – 16:30 | Wrap-Up & Questions</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black"></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt; color:black; background:white">Kim Hubregtse</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt; color:black"></span></p>
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