Pharmaceutical Industry and Education Fellow – Genmab Multidisciplinary (2 year) presso Saint Joseph's University

Position Title:

Pharmaceutical Industry and Education Fellow – Genmab Multidisciplinary (2 year)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

This is a 2-year post-graduate training program providing advanced skill training in a variety of functions, including Global Medical Affairs, Global Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance, and Clinical Strategy.

This Fellowship provides the Fellow an opportunity to be involved in pre-launch, launch, and post-launch activities across multiple functions with mentoring from experienced preceptors.

This fellowship prepares individuals to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry.

Weekly responsibilities are split between Saint Joseph’s University (20%) and Genmab (80%).

The fellow will rotate between Global Medical Affairs, Global Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance, and Clinical Strategy and a rotation of the fellow’s choosing (6 months each).

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.

NOTE - ABOUT UPLOADS

All applicants should include the ALL of 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, 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. 
• Strengthen leadership and professionalism through participation in academic and industry initiatives.
• Apply and communicate clinical knowledge to projects and project teams.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Industry-based Responsibilities:

The four 6-month multidisciplinary rotations include Global Medical Affairs, Global Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Strategy, and an Elective. During the elective, Fellows will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding in one of the functional areas for an additional 6 months.

Medical Affairs

Medical Information

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a Global Medical Information professional in the pharmaceutical industry
• Provide timely and balanced responses to healthcare providers and patients
• Create and maintain a database of Global Medical Information responses
• Consistently evaluate opportunities to innovate the content format
• Provide high-quality review of Promotional and Scientific Exchange Materials for accuracy

Medical AffairsTraining

• Develop foundational expertise in translating clinical evidence into strategic Medical Affairs training
• Build skills in critically evaluating scientific literature to support data-driven communication and education
• Gain experience collaborating cross-functionally to shape scientifically accurate, compliant training content
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs Strategy Leads (MASLs) and cross-functional teams to identify and address scientific
  training needs
• Analyze clinical trial data and literature to support development of training modules, slide decks, and educational materials
• Assist in planning and execution of congress activities, including preparation pre- and post-congress summaries
• Support competitive intelligence gathering and medical objection handling through targeted content development

Global Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance

• Work with all subgroups within GDS&PV to gain an understanding of all functions within PV
• Gain an understanding of GDS&PV’s role in the lifecycle of a drug including understanding how safety data from pre-clinical studies, clinical studies, and the post-marketing setting translates into useful information for healthcare professionals and patients
• Collaborate on an assigned project(s) with GDS&PV Safety scientists, Safety physicians, as well as with other GDS&PV colleagues and cross-functional groups providing input into safety topics
• Assist in reviewing and contributing to safety sections of aggregate reports, clinical trial protocols, informed consent forms, reference safety information for investigational products, and risk management plans
• Learn to perform safety surveillance/signal detection/ad hoc analyses and contribute/assist in the preparation of presentations of safety concerns/findings to the Genmab Safety committee and PV board
• Develop critical thinking and leadership skills to prepare for a successful career in pharmacovigilance or other disciplines within the biopharmaceutical industry

Clinical Strategy

• Gain insight into a drug’s life cycle (study start-up through regulatory submission)
• Build knowledge within a therapeutic area and disease indication while achieving proficiency in understanding protocols and applying this knowledge to both internal and investigator site interactions
• Monitor patient clinical data for safety and efficacy
• Develop technical writing skills by authoring clinical documents and slide preparation with opportunities to present and interface in the internal and external environment
• Gain exposure to Translational Medicine and Pharmacokinetics concepts and familiarity with the roles of other functional lines key to the success of a clinical trial
• Understand the principles behind clinical research regulations including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements and International Council for Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) guidelines

University-based Responsibilities:

• Completion of a one-year teaching certificate 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.

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.

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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