Pharma Sales & Training Intern: Learn, Analyze, Elevate

Xeris Pharmaceuticals Inc; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Pharmaceutical Sales & Training Intern to support Sales and Training teams in a hands‑on, project‑driven role in Chicago.

You will assist with field exposure, sales enablement, CRM activities, and training coordination while gaining insight into territory management and customer engagement. The internship includes a capstone project, collaboration with cross‑functional teams, and exposure to competitive market research.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree (business, marketing, life sciences, healthcare, communications, or related field)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Pharmaceutical Sales & Training Intern to support Sales and Training teams in a hands‑on, project‑driven role in Chicago.

You will assist with field exposure, sales enablement, CRM activities, and training coordination while gaining insight into territory management and customer engagement. The internship includes a capstone project, collaboration with cross‑functional teams, and exposure to competitive market research.