2026 Summer Intern – Sales, Gastroenterology

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 2026 Summer Intern – Sales, Gastroenterology, you will have the opportunity to learn about brand strategy, marketing, and sales tactics including compliant interactions with health care providers In this role, you will assist the current sales team with customer interactions and analytics to support utilization of a product that prepares patients for colonoscopy. The Gastroenterology Sales Internship is a unique opportunity to gain experience in pharmaceutical sales and marketing.

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:  

1. Sample Management

• Review and process sample requests
• Track sample usage and follow up with healthcare providers (HCPs) for feedback
• Assist in cleaning up open AOCs to optimize field team interactions

2. Non-Targeted Account Outreach

• Contact non-targeted GI practices to introduce a gastro product
• Share digital resources and educational materials
• Capture interest and route potential leads to the field team
• Support outreach to white space accounts to generate new leads

3. Virtual Support for Targeted Accounts

• Schedule and coordinate virtual meetings for the field team
• Send follow-up materials post-engagement
• Monitor engagement metrics and report insights

4. Data Analysis & Insights

• Analyze territory-level sales data to identify growth opportunities
• Create dashboards or reports to track sample utilization and account activity
• Support ad hoc analytics requests to inform targeting strategy

5. Special Projects

• Miscellaneous projects based on your strengths and interests

Requirements: 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, Public Health, or a related field with interest in health care
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus
• Comfortable making outbound calls and engaging with healthcare professionals
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights
• Self-starter with a collaborative spirit and eagerness to learn
• Prior internship or work experience in healthcare, sales, or marketing preferred but not required
• Preferred geographic location: TX, FL, or NY/NJ/PA
• Willing to travel up to 50% each week
• Must have a valid driver’s license, have access to and be able to operate a vehicle
• Willing and available to travel to the Parsippany, NJ office 2 or 3 times during the 10-week program

Standard Requirements for All Intern Positions:

• Ability to complete the entire 10-week program (from May 26, 2026 to July 31, 2026) and commit to 37.5 hours per week
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above; college transcript required
• Must mail official transcript by application deadline to: Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Attn: Human Resources, Summer Intern Program, 100 Interpace Parkway, Parsippany, NJ 07054
• Currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. based college or university
• Enrolled in either an undergraduate (Bachelor’s), graduate, MBA, JD, PharmD, or PhD program
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without a need for sponsorship/CPT/OPT now or in t