About the Opportunity

About the Opportunity

The Northeastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships Program is a two-year experiential program designed to advance lifelong learning and the education and training of PharmD and PhD graduates. A key element of the program’s success is preparing Fellows to meet evolving workforce needs across various sectors of the pharmaceutical industry.

Fellows have the opportunity to work closely with our innovative biopharmaceutical industry partners, while engaging with Northeastern University faculty in professional and career development, teaching, service, and scholarly activities.

In partnership with Northeastern University, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company is offering a two-year Global Medical Affairs (GMA) Fellowship, based in Cambridge, MA (Boston area). The GMA Fellowship Program at Takeda offers experience in three therapeutic areas: Gastrointestinal and Inflammation, Neuroscience, and Rare Diseases. The two-year Takeda GMA Fellowship Program is designed to prepare post-doctoral scholars for rewarding careers in the biopharmaceutical industry. Through hands-on experience, Fellows will work with various cross-functional teams to learn the role of Global Medical Affairs, develop skills in the analysis, interpretation, and communication of clinical data, and expand their scientific knowledge to render clinical insights and contribute to meeting the needs of healthcare professionals.

About Takeda

Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We aim to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments in our core therapeutic and business areas, including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience and vaccines. Together with our partners, we aim to improve the patient experience and advance a new frontier of treatment options through our dynamic and diverse pipeline. As a leading values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, we are guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet. Our employees in approximately 80 countries and regions are driven by our purpose and are grounded in the values that have defined us for more than two centuries. For more information, visit www.takeda.com.

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company is committed to striving towards better health for people and a brighter future for the world through the development and delivery of potentially life-transforming treatments. Takeda Global Medical Affairs (GMA) is part of the Global Medical Division and provides medical support across the asset lifecycle, from early clinical development to marketed products. If you want to make a broader impact on the healthcare community, join our Global Medical Affairs Fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading or contributing to the execution of strategic medical tactics and activities within assigned rotations in Global Medical Functions—which include Scientific Communications and Global Medical Leadership, and may include Evidence Generation, Medical Information, Global Medical Excellence and Scientific Training, and Medical Program Management—with a sufficient level of independence and/or in close coordination/supervision by Fellows Program Advisors/Preceptors

• Complete mandatory teaching, recruiting, and professional development activities as assigned by Northeastern University, and serve as mentors/trainers for less-experienced Fellows

• Enhance scientific and therapeutic knowledge through active engagement with clinical literature, competitive intelligence, scientific landscape, and patient journey to inform decision-making, thereby becoming a subject matter expert in the assigned therapeutic area(s)

• Assist in the planning and execution of medical congresses, advisory boards, healthcare provider engagements, externally-facing medical materials, and other activities to facilitate impactful scientific exchange

• Develop experience in the review of promotional and non-promotional materials, as well as expertise in industry and Takeda Medical Affairs standards/SOPs

• Integrate digital solutions in workflows and processes

• May take on other independent projects as assigned

In the first year, Fellows will complete rotations in Scientific Communications and two elective rotations from a growing list of functions including Medical Excellence, Scientific Training, Medical Evidence Generation, Global Medical Information, and Medical Program Management. In each rotation, Fellows will have the opportunity to work with staff across various geographies and learn to navigate the complex dynamics and team environment at a truly global pharmaceutical company. Fellows will be integrated into typical daily workflows of each functional area while also participating and potentially leading special projects and initiatives. In the second year, the Fellow will begin with a 6-month Global Medical Leadership rotation and then select a specialty concentration in their area of interest. Throughout both years of the fellowship program, mentorship opportunities and one-on-one interactions with Global Medical Affairs leaders will be available. 

Upon completion of the program, Fellows will have both broad and deep experience in Global Medical Affairs and be well poised for the challenges of a career in the biopharmaceutical industry.  

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited institution, eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the State of Massachusetts or Doctor of Philosophy degree in a biological or physical science

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong time management and leadership abilities
• Ability to work independently and take initiative on a variety of projects at both Takeda and Northeastern

Additional Information

Applicants should submit the following application materials by the priority deadline of October 31, 2026:

1. Curriculum vitae (CV), uploaded
2. Unofficial PharmD transcripts, uploaded
3. Cover letter, uploaded

Letters of Recommendation

Three formal Letters of Recommendation (LORs) must be submitted directly by the letter writers no later than November 23, 2026.

Each letter writer must include:

·       The candidate's full name

·       The fellowship program(s) to which the candidate is applying (e.g., Smith, John – Alnylam, GSK)

Please ask your letter writers to complete and submit the Letter of Recommendation Form along with their recommendation. Click here to access the form and share it with your letter writers.

Recommendations must be submitted directly by the recommender and cannot be submitted by the applicant.

Address cover letter and letters of recommendation to:

J. Andrew Orr-Skirvin, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Professor, Department of Pharmacy & Health Systems Sciences

Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program Director

360 Huntington Ave, 140 The Fenway R218
Boston, MA 02115

Northeastern University will not provide H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, or any other type of employment visa sponsorship for the successful applicant to this position, now or in the future.  STEM OPT is not compatible for this position. The successful applicant must be able to maintain valid work authorization in the United States throughout the entire appointment without Northeastern University's sponsorship for a visa. 

Position Type

Additional Information

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

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.

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With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.