Medical Operations Intern-Summer 2027

Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity / long-term incentive

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Health, vision, dental insurance

Job summary

Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is offering a Medical Operations Intern position based in our Chicago office.

You will support the Medical Operations team, assist with product donation tracking, and coordinate with cross-functional partners to ensure timely and compliant operations. The internship emphasizes learning across advocacy, healthcare community engagements, and administrative responsibilities, with five days per week in the office and opportunities to present a comprehensive internship

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate candidate with a career focus in Medical Operations (or related) field.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Returning to academic program at a credentialed institution for at least one semester post-internship.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.)
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competencies: Teamwork & Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Self-Starter, Problem, Strong organizational and time management abilities, Adaptability, Professionalism, Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effective

Responsibilities

• Report to the Associate Director, Medical Operations for daily updates, accomplishments, and any issues that require attention.
• Manage tracker for all submitted product donation applications.
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross functional teams.
• Assist with shipment tracking to ensure product donations are shipped in alignment with requested delivery date.
• Faciliate communications with camp administrators as needed.
• Provide excellent Medical Affairs experience when communicating with internal and external partners.
• As opportunities arise during the internship with gain further learnings and understandings related to advocacy and healthcare community engagements.
• Understanding administrative responsibilities, including training requirements.
• Shadow various members of the Medical Affairs team and other cross-functional partners as identified.
• Actively participate in all Summer Intern programming and initiatives
• At the conclusion of the internship, prepare a comprehensive review of the internship experience and present to the organization

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-starter

Adaptability

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate

GPA 3.0

Returning to academic program

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Onsite

Chicago, IL

Full time

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Job Description:

Job Purpose

The Medical Operations Intern position has an essential role in supporting our Medical Operations Team and ensuring smooth operations for our summer diabetes camp and other Medical Affairs initiatives. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who works well in a collaborative environment and is eager to make a meaningful impact in the diabetes community. As identified and under supervision by manager, this role will also gain exposure to operations, systems, programs, and processes that enable efficient and compliant operations across Medical Affairs.

Essential Job Functions

• Report to the Associate Director, Medical Operations for daily updates, accomplishments, and any issues that require attention.
• Manage tracker for all submitted product donation applications.
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross functional teams.
• Assist with shipment tracking to ensure product donations are shipped in alignment with requested delivery date.
• Facilitate communications with camp administrators as needed.
• Provide excellent Medical Affairs experience when communicating with internal and external partners.
• As opportunities arise during the internship with gain further learnings and understandings related to advocacy and healthcare community engagements.
• Understanding administrative responsibilities, including training requirements.
• Shadow various members of the Medical Affairs team and other cross-functional partners as identified.
• Actively participate in all Summer Intern programming and initiatives
• At the conclusion of the internship, prepare a comprehensive review of the internship experience and present to the organization

Skills and Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate candidate with a career focus in Medical Operations (or related) field.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Returning to academic program at a credentialed institution for at least one semester post-internship.
• Skills required:
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.)
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competencies: Teamwork & Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Self-Starter, Problem, Strong organizational and time management abilities, Adaptability, Professionalism, Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effective

Working Conditions

• Position may require periodic evening and weekend work, as necessary to fulfill obligations.
• Willingness to travel locally up to 10% as assigned during internship.
• This role is based in Xeris’ Chicago office and requires five days per week in the office.

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The anticipated hourly wage for this position is $24.00 - $35.00.

• We are committed to offering competitive compensation. Starting pay is determined based on a variety of factors, including the role, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education, internal equity, market data, and the location of the role, where applicable.
• Employees are eligible for equity or long-term incentive awards, where applicable.
• Field Sales role employees are eligible for a quarterly commission structure.
• Non-Sales role employees are eligible for an annual bonus.
• The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes additional elements such as paid time off benefits, various health, vision, and dental insurance options, 401(k) retirement benefits and more for eligible employees.
• Eligibility for other benefits will be based on plan documents.

Xeris participates in E-Verify.

Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified candidates are given equal opportunity and the Company’s employment selection decisions are based solely on job-related factors. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the Company.

Xeris is a growth-oriented biopharmaceutical company committed to improving patient lives by developing and commercializing innovative products across a range of therapies. Xeris is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and has a strong foundation built on proprietary formulation technologies and deep expertise in clinical development and commercialization.