2025 Summer Intern – Human Resources

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.

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic intern who is eager to learn about the Pharmaceutical industry and how the Human Resources Team helps support growth of the business. Throughout this 10-week internship, you will gain exposure to several areas in Human Resources, such as Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, as well as assist in implementation of new programs.

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:

• Provide support in launching the 2025 Scholarship program for undergraduate students of Ferring employees
• Assist with the development and coordination of a high school outreach program with NJ LEEP.
• Assist with development and coordination of activities related to Ferring’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion action plan (including, for example, preparation for career fairs at the National Sales Network Conference in August 2025)
• Assist with development and coordination of training activities (e.g. gather training resources via LinkedIn Learning and manage implementation, support the enrollment process by drafting communication, organizing schedules and managing of tracker)
• Any other similar duties and responsibilities assigned by the HR team

Requirements:

• Interest and desire to learn more about Human Resources
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree for human resources, business, or a related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maneuver ambiguity, with a keen mind for problem-solving
• Technical skills including Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Sharepoint
• Demonstrated higher level proficiency in HR related coursework will be favorably considered
• Prior experience in HR-related roles and/or in corporate business environments will also be favorably considered
• Lived experiences that demonstrate resilience, the ability to manage multiple priorities, a strong work ethic, problem solving, decision making and other critical skills, are a plus.
• At Ferring, we celebrate our inclusive work environment and encourage individuals of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. We embrace our differences and know that our diverse team is a strength that drives our success. Any experience that demonstrates your commitment to principles of diversity, equity and inclusion will be favorably considered.

• This role is expected to work no less than three days at our site in Parsippany, New Jersey, on days in conjunction with your assigned team; you may be able to work two days per week remotely. This role may also be eligible for Ferring Summer Fridays, where meetings and most work commitments end by 1 PM each Friday.

  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 10, 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 o