2026 Pharmaceutical Sales Extern Job at AbbVie, Mettawa, IL

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  • AbbVie
  • Mettawa, IL

Job Description



AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at  . Follow @abbvie on  X ,  Facebook ,  Instagram ,  YouTube ,  LinkedIn and  Tik Tok .

Job Description



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



Basic

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

Preferred 

Qualifications

:
  • 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.

Additional Information



All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Summer work, Internship, Work at office, Relocation,

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