About the Opportunity

Northeastern University’s Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program is a two-year fellowship designed to advance the education and training of Pharm.D. graduates in various areas of industry pharmacy including regulatory affairs, medical information/affairs, patient safety, outcomes research, and many other areas. The program is a collaboration between Northeastern University and biopharmaceutical industry partners.

Our program provides a dynamic academic environment offering fellows the opportunity for a wide breadth of experiences:

• Develop teaching skills through participation in our Teaching and Learning Seminar series
• Facilitate small and large group didactic education in partnership with a faculty mentor
• Create, present, and publish scholarly research through collaborative industry and university relationships
• Engage with faculty who participate in various interdisciplinary
• Network with area residents and other Northeastern fellows via professional development programs, teaching seminars, and participation on fellowship committees

In partnership with Northeastern University, Chiesi Global Rare Diseases is offering a two-year US Medical Affairs PharmD fellowship based in Boston, MA.

About Chiesi Global Rare Diseases:

Chiesi Global Rare Diseases is a business unit of the Chiesi Group established to deliver innovative therapies and solutions for people affected by rare diseases. As a family business, Chiesi Group strives to create a world where it is common to have a therapy for all diseases and acts as a force for good, for society and the planet. Chiesi’s commitment to create shared value for society as a whole is legally binding and central to company-wide decision-making. As a certified B Corp since 2019, we’re part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact.

The goal of the Global Rare Diseases unit is to ensure equal access so as many people as possible can experience their most fulfilling life. The unit collaborates with the rare disease community around the globe to bring voice to underserved people in the health care system. Chiesi Global Rare Diseases has successfully developed orphan disease products in the disease states of alpha-mannosidosis, ADA-SCID, and thalassemia. Additionally, Chiesi Global Rare Diseases recently acquired three orphan disease products – metreleptin (Myalept®); octreotide (Mycapssa®); and lomitapide (Juxtapid®).
 

Responsibilities:
 

North America Medical Affairs:

The Medical Affairs fellowship at Chiesi Global Rare Diseases will offer an opportunity for fellows to develop a proficient understanding of North American Medical Affairs, including analyzing, developing and delivering scientifically-balanced data to healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes. Throughout the fellowship, the fellow will engage in projects to learn and understand disease states and master product data while gaining experience in various functions within Medical Affairs. 
 

The fellow will develop an understanding of industry regulations and guidance governing clinical research, medical communications and interactions, and non-promotional and promotional materials by working in cross-functional teams outside of Medical Affairs including Legal/Compliance, Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Clinical Development and Regulatory.  The fellow will also participate in key Medical Affairs activities including the following:

• Contribute to planning, developing, and updating scientific communication materials for the Field Medical team and other uses, e.g., Global Scientific Platforms, Medical booth materials
• Provide support for publications by identifying data gaps, generating publication concepts, and executing product publication plans
• Collaborate with the medical director, marketing, legal, and regulatory teams to review promotional materials for scientific accuracy
• Participate in collaborative research activities by reviewing proposals, supporting site recruitment and education, and evaluating study conduct and data analysis
• Engage in the exchange of data and knowledge with both internal and external audiences in a scientific and balanced manner as they relate to clinical research, disease state awareness, pipeline assets, and therapeutic trends
• Work with the Field Medical team to gain an understanding of thought leader engagement and territory management by developing and fostering relationships with key HCPs, researchers, and institutions
• Collect and analyze insights from Field Medical and congresses to appropriately inform and prioritize activities to meet the needs of the scientific community
• Staff medical booths at scientific congresses

Potential for additional opportunities within the broader Global Medical Affairs organization
 

Qualifications:

Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited institution, eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the State of Massachusetts.

Excellent oral and written communication, time management, and leadership skills, ability to work independently and take initiative on a variety of projects at the industry site and Northeastern.

Additional Information:

Applicants should submit the following APPLICATION MATERIALS by the priority deadline of October 31, 2023

• Curriculum vitae (CV), uploaded
• Unofficial PharmD transcripts, uploaded
• Cover letter, uploaded
• Three formal letters of recommendation (LORs) sent directly from the letter writer to PharmDFellowships@northeastern.edu by November 29th, 2023. LOR writers should include the candidate’s name and fellowship program(s) in the subject line (e.g. Smith, John – Alnylam, GSK).

Address cover letter and three LORs to:

J. Andrew Orr-Skirvin, PharmD, BCOP

Clinical Professor, School of Pharmacy

Chair, Department of Pharmacy & Health System Sciences

Director of Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program

360 Huntington Ave, 140TF R218

Boston, MA 02115

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other  characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity .