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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.
All applicants should include ALL 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 (eg, example of drug information response; other non-peer reviewed materials are acceptable). 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.
Global Medical Affairs
Global 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 Affairs Training
- Develop foundational expertise in translating clinical evidence into strategic, scientifically grounded Medical Affairs training and education
- Critically evaluate clinical trial data and scientific literature to support accurate, data-driven communication and learning initiatives
- Collaborate with strategy leads, cross-functional stakeholders, and external vendors to identify and address scientific and educational training needs
- Develop, review, and refine engaging training modules, slide decks, and educational resources with external content partners
- Support the planning and execution of congress activities, including the preparation of pre- and post-congress trainings
- Contribute to competitive intelligence and medical objection handling through targeted scientific analysis and content development
Global Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance
- Collaborate across different GDS&PV subgroups to build a comprehensive understanding of pharmacovigilance functions throughout the product lifecycle
- Learn how safety data from preclinical, clinical, and post-marketing settings translate into actionable insights for patients and healthcare professionals
- Partner with GDS&PV scientists, physicians, and cross-functional teams to evaluate and address key safety topics
- Contribute to safety sections of key clinical documents, aggregate reports, and risk management plans
- Perform safety surveillance, signal detection, and ad hoc analyses, presenting findings to the Genmab Safety Committee and PV Board
- Develop critical thinking and leadership skills for a successful career in 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 and 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.
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
- 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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