Job Description:
As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our ‘people first’ philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world’s oldest enemy: disease.
As the 2025 Summer Intern – Sales & Marketing, Rebyota, this is a field-based sales position, assigned to specified targeted accounts. The Intern will partner with the field-based Key Account Managers, Regional Directors and collaborate with other regional team members. The intern(s) will be assigned to work with a specific Key Account Manager for 2 months during the summer. This field-based rotation will occur after the intern successfully completes sales training on selected Ferring products and a 2 day introduction to pharmaceutical marketing. The person chosen for this internship must possess the ability to learn medical terminology, convey high level information to medical professionals, and have solid computer (Excel and Power Point) and time management skills. The intern must also be willing to travel 50% of the work week, lift 25lbs, and possess a valid driver’s license. Other responsibilities for the intern may be included by sales operations or human resources.
With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List,” for addressing society’s unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.
Responsibilities:
- Work within a set territory assigned by the Regional Director. Collaborate and communicate effectively with local Key Account Manager on targeted accounts.
- Be able to execute account management objectives within the geographic region and deliver coordinated, efficient, effective and appropriate approved product and disease state education.
- Deliver disease state and approved product presentations to nurses, pharmacists, physicians, and other health care stakeholders in the hospital and clinic setting.
- Collaborate with both state and local professional organizations.
- Develop and maintain strong and long-term relationships with clinical personnel, nurse leadership, key nursing organizations and associations, patient advocacy personnel and various specialty physicians.
- Ensure approved product and disease state information is used in an appropriate and compliant manner.
- Identify and assist in development of Health Care Provider advocates.
- Develop and execute specified target accounts based on a strategic and tactical plan that meets both HCP needs and company expectations focused on approved product and disease state education.
- Assist in developing and implementing ongoing educational programs within a set geography.
Requirements:
- Current college attendee in junior, senior or graduate studies.
- Over 21 years of age.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex clinical information and an ability to work in cross functional teams, collaborate, develop, implement, and execute strategic and tactical plans.
- The ability to manage strategic accounts assigned by Regional Director and Key Acct Mgr.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a vehicle.
- Lift up to 25lbs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, standard programs (Word, Excel and Power Point) and Outlook for email communication.
This is a field-based, remote position. The intern must be willing to travel up to 50% of the work week.
Standard Requirements for all intern positions:
- Ability to complete the entire 10-week program (from May 27, 2025 to August 1, 2025) and commit to 37.5 hours per week
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above; college transcript required
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university for undergraduate, graduate or PharmD program
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Ferring cannot sponsor work visas for summer interns
- At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date
- Pass a drug screen and background check prior to start date
- Virtual interviews with HR and hiring manager
- Final presentation to manager & department team members at the end of the 10-week program (mandatory)
- Must apply to online job posting and provide resume & cover letter
- Application deadline is Friday, January 24, 2025
Ferring + you
At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. From working hours that respect your lifestyle, a culture that is welcoming and equitable, and the chance to work with the industry’s most impressive people, these are just some of the ways we live our "People First" philosophy.
Our Compensation and Benefits
At Ferring, base pay is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package. The hourly rate for undergraduate interns is $20 per hour and the hourly rate for graduate students is $25 per hour.
This internship role is for the specific date range of May 27, 2025 to August 1, 2025. You will be eligible for any company-paid holidays that occur during that range.
During the internship, you will accrue sick time. However, use of this accrued sick time must occur after you have worked for Ferring for 120 consecutive days in 2025.
As a summer intern, you are ineligible for other Ferring benefits, comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision); a 401k plan and company match; short and long-term disability coverage; basic life insurance; wellness benefits; reimbursement for certain tuition expenses; and paid vacation time. You are also ineligible for pay of Company holidays that occur before or after the internship, should your internship be extended to part-time status.
Ferring is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.
Join our team and your voice will be heard, and your contributions will be valued. If you love to come up with new ways to make a positive difference and see them through, you will fit right in.
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (including Disability/Protected Veterans). We maintain a drug-free workplace.
Location:
Parsippany, New Jersey