Medical Communications Intern-Summer 2027
Xeris Pharmaceuticals•Chicago, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic intern to join our Medical Communications team within Medical Affairs. This internship offers hands-on experience in Medical Review, with additional exposure to Medical Information, Publications, and Medical Communications, including real-world projects and an opportunity to develop professional skills in a collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Students that have completed their second year in accredited healthcare doctorate level school programs
- Minimum GPA 3.0
- Must be willing to come onsite to Xeris’ Chicago office Monday through Friday during business hours for 10 weeks/duration of the internship program
- Strong interest in roles within Medical Affairs
- Written and Verbal Communication skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Professionalism
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Adaptability
- Self-motivation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (eg, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Thrive in a fast-paced, diverse work environment
Nice To Haves
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
- Periodic evening and weekend work, as necessary to fulfill obligations
- Periodic travel may occur for conferences and other meetings as needed
Responsibilities
- Partner with Medical Review colleagues to evaluate promotional and medical materials for scientific accuracy, fair balance, and consistency with approved references and internal standards
- Participate in cross-functional Medical, Legal, and Regulatory review meetings as appropriate
- Contribute to process improvement projects, training materials, and knowledge management initiatives within Medical Affairs
- Support the team in day-to-day operations as needed
- Support the development, review, and maintenance of Medical Information response documents, including standard and custom response letters, FAQs, and related contact center resources
- Assist with literature searches, data extraction, and evidence summaries to support accurate and balanced responses to unsolicited medical information enquires
- Help identify, report, and document potential adverse events or product quality complaints in accordance with company procedures
- Gain exposure and support identified traditional medical affairs activities, including publications and medical material development
- Assist with publication projects as needed and as determined by Director of Publications and Medical Communications
- Shadow various members of the Medical Affairs team including Executive Director, Regional Medical Affairs, Director of Publications & Medical Communications, Medical Director, Pharmacovigilance, Quality, and other cross-functional partners as identified
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams as needed
- At the conclusion of the internship, prepare a comprehensive review of the internship experience and present to the organization
Benefits
- paid time off benefits
- various health, vision, and dental insurance options
- 401(k) retirement benefits
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
