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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Ipsen-Medical Affairs
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Position Number: 5640194
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Medicine - Physicians

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Ipsen-Medical Affairs

About the Opportunity

About the Opportunity:

Northeastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships Program is a two-year experiential program designed to advance lifelong learning and the education and training of Pharm.D. graduates. Critical to the success of the program is our ability to prepare Fellows to meet the ongoing workforce needs in various areas of industry.

Our program gives fellows an opportunity to work with our innovative biopharmaceutical industry partners while collaborating with Northeastern University faculty in professional and career development, service, scholarship, and teaching.

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, Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. is offering a two-year Medical Affairs PharmD fellowship based in Cambridge, MA.

About Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.: Ipsen is a global, biopharmaceutical group focused on innovation and specialty care. The group develops and commercializes innovative medicines in three key therapeutic areas - Oncology, Neuroscience and Rare Diseases. Our presence in North America dates back to 1976, and includes Ipsen's third global hub right in the heart of the leading global biotech ecosystem in Cambridge, Mass., where a fully integrated biopharmaceutical team across External Innovation and Partnering, R&D, Manufacturing and Commercial operations collaborates. With Ipsen's footprint in Cambridge, as a North America headquarters in Kendall Square, the group is building a sustainable innovation engine within the biotech community.

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., in conjunction with Northeastern University, is sponsoring two-year post-PharmD Fellowship programs designed to provide the selected Doctor of Pharmacy graduate(s) an opportunity to gain a comprehensive, focused experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. Experience gained while working within our US Medical Affairs Team will help prepare the fellow(s) to make a sustainable contribution in support of Ipsen's mission of improving patients' lives while preparing the fellow(s) for a career in pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities include:

Understand the Industry standards, processes, and regulations in order to participate in audit readiness activities.

Gain in-depth knowledge of the products, disease state, treatment landscape, and information needs of the medical community, patients, and caregivers in order to support scientific exchange.

Research and respond to unsolicited medical information requests by creating and maintaining current, scientifically balanced and accurate nonpromotional response documents across the portfolio.

Develop strong literature searching skills and critically review published and unpublished clinical data regarding marketed and investigational Ipsen products.

Be an active contributor to execute on medical strategies within the Medical Affairs Teams

Participate in the review of internal promotional and medical materials

Work closely with Medical Affairs team to develop training and scientific education for internal and external stakeholders

Foster collaboration and leadership skills through cross-functional projects

Partner with Medical Directors /Health Economics Directors/Publications to contribute to scientific plans and materials (e.g. manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide decks)

Staff Medical Booth and participate in the overall strategy and execution at Scientific Congresses

Support initiatives across the US Medical Affairs Group, including Medical Excellence, Medical Strategy, Patient Affairs, Medical Information, Health Economics, Medical Operations, and Patient Safety

Participate in MSL trainings to accompany MSL on field rides and virtual interactions.

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, 2024.

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 22nd, 2024. 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.

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