2025 Summer Intern – Medical Affairs, Orthopedics

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 – Medical Affairs, Orthopaedics, you will have an opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in the pharmaceutical industry, gaining hands-on experience in medical affairs activities including, data analysis, and scientific research. The intern will assist in preparing and reviewing medical content, such as presentations, scientific papers, ensuring they meet high-quality standards. The role will also involve supporting medical teams with market access strategies, and possible interactions with healthcare professionals. This internship offers valuable exposure to the intersection of science and business within the pharmaceutical industry, while contributing to meaningful patient outcomes.

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:

• Assist with the collection, analysis, and documentation of patient data for Lumbar Disc Herniation studies, including clinical trials and observational studies.
• Literature Review & Reporting: Conduct literature reviews on relevant orthopedic topics and help prepare reports, summaries, or presentations for research findings.
• Documentation & Reporting: Help prepare presentations summarizing relevant research findings, ensuring accurate documentation and results.
• Help to understand the patient journey and support the launch of orthopaedic product based on US FDA Approval. 

Requirements:

• Undergraduate student (rising sophomore, rising junior, or rising senior) on the pre-med track or studying life sciences, economics, or public health
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Must have attention to detail and be willing to do extensive research

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 17, 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 tha