Pharmaceutical Sales Extern Sophmores

The AbbVie EXCEL Externship is a two-day, unpaid immersive experience for sophomore students interested in future internships with AbbVie. Students will join us at AbbVie's Headquarters in Lake County, IL during the Summer of 2026 to:

Get immersed in AbbVie’s culture

Gain hands-on experience in a variety of key business areas

Build an extended network of AbbVie representatives, senior leaders, and students from across the country

Participate in cross-functional professional development opportunities

Learn more about AbbVie’s career opportunities

Be considered for an internship for the following summer

AbbVie will provide travel, transportation, and lodging for eligible students.

Pharmaceutical Sales Program Overview:

The AbbVie EXCEL Externship in Pharmaceutical Sales serves as a key talent pipeline for our Pharmaceutical Sales Internship. Externship participants are strongly considered for Internship opportunities within Pharmaceutical Sales for the following year. Successful interns will be considered for full-time Pharmaceutical Sales field based opportunities upon graduation.

As a full-time AbbVie Sales Representative, you will have the ability to network, build relationships with clients and make compelling clinical recommendations to customers (Healthcare Professionals) that lead to the appropriate use of approved products. For interested students, the Externship in Pharmaceutical Sales is the first step in becoming a Sales Representative at AbbVie.

Qualifications:

Must be currently enrolled in university, pursuing a bachelor's degree in biological sciences, pharmacy, business related field, or equivalent with an expected graduation date between December 2027 – July 2028

Willing and able to do an internship between Junior and Senior year

Interest and ability to relocate for AbbVie’s 10 to 12-week on-site internship which will take place part-time in Lake County, IL and part-time in assigned territory

Benefits:

Yes

Skills required:

Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher preferred

Basic healthcare or biotech industry knowledge

Strong communication skills with ability to adapt to many different scenarios

Strong desire to learn; self-motivated with high levels of discipline

Basic/Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Excellent problem-solving, written, and verbal skills

Exceptional interpersonal, leadership and project management skills

Proven track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity

Interest in a sales career that requires strong clinical acumen

Planning and organization skills

Note: Mobility is a key component as a pipeline internship to our full-time Pharmaceutical Sales field based roles.