Position Title:

Pharmaceutical Industry and Education Fellow - Sun Pharma Medical Affairs (2 years)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

This is a 2-year post-graduate training program providing advanced skill training in medical affairs.

This fellowship prepares individuals to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry.
Weekly responsibilities are split between Saint Joseph’s University (20%) and Sun Pharma (80%).
The fellow will successfully complete projects related to industry, the fellowship program, and teaching responsibilities.
It is expected that as the fellow progresses through the program, the individual will be able to practice with increasing levels of independence.

All applicants should include ALL of the following attachments into the "Resume/CV" field of their application: a letter of intent; a curriculum vitae; unofficial college transcripts, both undergrad and professional; a document listing (3) references with their name, degree(s), title, email address and phone number for each reference; and a writing sample (e.g., example of drug information response; other non-peer reviewed materials are acceptable. No posters, slide presentations, group activities, or peer reviewed publications). The online application system only allows for 5 total attachments; please consider this as you upload your attachments.

Fellowship Objectives:

• Develop and cultivate core skills and competencies in analytical reasoning, critical and strategic thinking, problem solving, communication, influencing, and teamwork.
• Develop professional responsibility and enhance leadership presence.
• Enhance interpersonal communications with healthcare providers, strategic business partners, and consumers.
• Strengthen ability to critically evaluate, interpret, synthesize, and communicate scientific information.
• Instill knowledge of laws, compliance regulations, and guidance’s pertaining to medical and regulatory affairs.
• Advance critical thinking skills through industry-based projects and cross-functional teamwork. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Industry-Based Responsibilities:

Medical Affairs Foundations (Year One):

• Build foundational Medical Affairs competencies across specialty therapeutic areas
• Gain exposure to the full product lifecycle and corporate scientific environment
• Rotate through 3–4 core Medical Affairs functions: 
  • Medical Strategy & Planning – support annual medical plans, situational analyses, and evidence gap assessments
  • Medical Information & Scientific Communications – develop scientific response documents and address unsolicited HCP inquiries
  • Medical, Legal & Regulatory (MLR) Review – participate in review of promotional and non-promotional materials for scientific accuracy and compliance
  • Field Medical – shadow MSLs, observe KOL interactions, learn insight generation, CRM systems, and field strategy 
• Focus on learning, observation, and supporting tactical execution
• Develop understanding of study protocols, compliance processes, and scientific communication

Advanced Therapeutic Specialization (Year Two):

• Select a therapeutic area of focus (Medical Dermatology, Cutaneous Oncology, or Ophthalmology)
• Gain deeper clinical, scientific, and strategic immersion within a specialty area
• Lead higher-level Medical Affairs activities 
  • Evidence Generation & Data Science
  • Scientific Communication and Dissemination
  • Scientific Exchange
  • Product Launch Executional Excellence
  • Medical Strategy & Planning

University-Based Responsibilities:

• Completion of a one-year Teaching & Learning Curriculum Program with responsibilities for didactic and experiential teaching and a continuing education (CE) presentation for pharmacists
• Actively participate in professional development seminars and workshops designed to enhance professional growth and leadership
• Contribute to the successful functioning of the fellowship program, such as facilitating student outreach, recruitment, marketing, social media, team building, etc.
• Strengthen leadership and professionalism through participation in academic and industry initiatives.
• Apply and communicate clinical knowledge to projects and project teams.

Secondary Duties & Responsibilities:

As a training program, all the duties and responsibilities are considered primary and necessary for successful completion of the fellowship.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy (by the start of the fellowship program)
• It is expected that the fellow will be able to commute to both the university and the company to fulfill fellowship requirements.

Preferred:

• Computer skills: Microsoft Office, email and calendar proficiency
• Sufficient technology aptitude to learn new technology systems, including virtual conferencing if necessary
• Medical writing proficiency
• Communication skills, including formal presentations
• Ability to work cross-functionally with a diverse team

Physical Requirements:

This position does not require lifting or pulling as part of the day-to-day activities.

Unusual Work Hours:

• Throughout the year, there will be periodic times when the fellow will be responsible for attending conferences, webinars or meetings outside the usual work hours, either in the evenings or on the weekends.
• Travel may be required to represent the fellowship at various recruitment sessions, such as university career fairs and professional conferences.
• The fellow will be required to split their time between the university and the industry site.

Required Documents: see NOTE at the top of this posting

• Curriculum vitae / resume
• Letter of intent
• Example of drug information response (other non-peer-reviewed material is acceptable)
• Unofficial transcript(s)
• Contact information for 3 references

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