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Ferring Pharmaceuticals · 2 days ago

2026 Summer Intern – Operational Excellence

Parsippany, NJ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25/hr - $30/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a privately-owned biopharmaceutical company that delivers life-changing therapies. As a 2026 Summer Intern in Operational Excellence, you will assist the team in implementing initiatives and driving improvements across the organization while modeling leadership behaviors.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting the implementation of Operational Excellence project(s) to the manufacturing environment and support functions as required to meet site targets

Collect, interpret, and communicate operational Current Condition data and analysis to advocate support and energy to drive improvements

Engage with personnel 'where the work is done' to gain firsthand knowledge of operations

Apply a Plan, Do, Check, Act mentality to projects and initiatives to drive moving forward despite potential challenges that may be encountered. This may involve resilience in removing barriers and creative thinking to resolve complex situations

Execute projects with problem solving methodology, using practical problem solving to drive a culture of root cause analysis

Communicate best practices and learnings

Qualification

DMAIC MethodologyContinuous Improvement toolsScorecard VisualizationsLean principlesCommunication skillsTeam playerSelf-motivatedProblem solving

Required

Pursuing an Undergraduate Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field (Mechanical, Chemical or Biomedical engineering) preferred

Strong knowledge on Continuous Improvement tools such as DMAIC Methodology, 8 Wastes of Lean, Leader Standard Work, Tier Process

Self-motivated, driven and able to effectively work both independently and in a team environment

Possess the ability to learn quickly and apply your skill set to a fast paced and dynamic environment

Desire to learn outside of initial comfort zone

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Self-starter, persistent, diplomatic, motivator, team player, people oriented, effective leader, goal-oriented and keen and effective in a cross-functional and cross-cultural working environment

Must be available to work onsite at the Parsippany, NJ office 5 days per week

Ability to complete the entire 10-week program (from May 26, 2026 to July 31, 2026) and commit to 37.5 hours per week

Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above; college transcript required

Must mail official transcript by application deadline to: Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Attn: Human Resources, Summer Intern Program, 100 Interpace Parkway, Parsippany, NJ 07054

Currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. based college or university

Enrolled in either an undergraduate (Bachelor's), graduate, MBA, JD, PharmD, or PhD program

Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without a need for sponsorship/CPT/OPT now or in the future

At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date

Must be available to complete virtual interviews with HR and hiring manager

Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check prior to start date

Must complete a final presentation at the end of the 10-week program (mandatory)

Application deadline is January 9, 2026

Preferred

Able to develop Scorecard Visualizations in systems such as PowerBi, Tableau is preferred

Benefits

You will be eligible for any company-paid holidays that occur during that range.

During the internship, you will accrue sick time.

Company

Ferring Pharmaceuticals

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Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a privately owned, research-driven, specialty biopharmaceutical group committed to building families and helping people live better lives.

Founded in 1950