Pharmaceutical Sales & Training Intern-Summer

## Pharmaceutical Sales & Training Intern-Summer 2027

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Chicago, IL:
Full time:
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JR1159
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* Job Description:

**** Job Purpose
** The Pharmaceutical Sales & Training Intern will support the Sales and Training teams through a combination of field exposure, sales enablement, commercial operations, training support, and project-based work. This role provides a hands-on opportunity to gain experience within a pharmaceutical commercial organization while contributing to key business priorities and initiatives.

The intern will work closely with members of the Sales, Training, and Marketing teams to support day-to-day execution, maintain customer engagement, analyze business information, and develop resources that enable field teams to be successful.
** Essential Job Functions
** Sales & Field Support
* Support coverage of vacant territories through approved HCP communications, including iRep emails, targeted packages, and other appropriate customer touchpoints.
* Shadow pharmaceutical sales calls and customer meetings virtually and/or in person.
* Complete at least one field shadow day alongside a pharmaceutical sales representative to gain firsthand exposure to territory management, customer engagement, and field execution.
* Gather recurring field questions, customer feedback, and sales objections to identify opportunities for additional resources or training.

Sales Operations & Analytics
* Assist with sales reporting and CRM activities, including data gathering, tracking, organization, and basic analysis.
* Support territory and account opportunity assessments as requested.
* Help organize and summarize business information to provide actionable insights to the Sales and Training teams.
* Assist with competitive and market research.

Training & Sales Enablement
* Support planning and execution of the Summer Regional Execution Meeting, including materials, logistics, communications, and follow-up.
* Assist with in-person training programs, including materials preparation, attendee coordination, room setup, and post-training follow-up.
* Support development and organization of sales enablement resources.
* Help maintain organized, accessible training and sales materials for field teams.

Summer Capstone Project
* The intern will complete a defined capstone project addressing a current Sales or Training business need. Working with guidance from team members, the intern will own the project from initial research and analysis through final presentation.
* Potential project areas may include:
* Sales or training data analysis
* Territory or account opportunity assessment
* Training effectiveness or feedback analysis
* Competitive or market landscape assessment

Learning & Development Opportunities
* Pharmaceutical sales and field execution
* Customer and HCP engagement
* Sales operations and CRM processes
* Commercial analytics and market research
* Sales training and enablement
* Cross-functional collaboration
* Meeting and event planning
* Project management and executive presentation skills
** Skills and Qualifications
*** Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, life sciences, healthcare, communications, or a related field.
* Strong interest in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences industry.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
* Comfortable working independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
* Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.  
** Working Conditions
*** Position may require periodic evening and weekend work, as necessary to fulfill obligations.  Periodic overnight travel.
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