Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Chiesi--North America 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. 

In partnership with Northeastern University, Chiesi Global Rare Diseases is offering a two-year North America Medical Affairs PharmD fellowship based in Boston, MA. 

About Chiesi Global Rare Diseases: 

Chiesi Global Rare Diseases is a business unit of the Chiesi Group established to deliver innovative therapies and solutions for people affected by rare diseases. As a family business, Chiesi Group strives to create a world where it is common to have a therapy for all diseases and acts as a force for good, for society and the planet. Chiesi’s commitment to create shared value for society as a whole is legally binding and central to company-wide decision-making. As a certified B Corp since 2019, we’re part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact. 

The goal of the Global Rare Diseases unit is to ensure equal access so as many people as possible can experience their most fulfilling life. The unit collaborates with the rare disease community around the globe to bring voice to underserved people in the health care system.  

Responsibilities: 

The Medical Affairs fellowship at Chiesi Global Rare Diseases will offer an opportunity for fellows to develop a proficient understanding of Medical Affairs, including analyzing, developing and delivering scientifically-balanced data to healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes. Throughout the fellowship, the fellow will engage in projects to learn and understand disease states and master product data while gaining experience in various functions within Medical Affairs.   

The fellow will develop an understanding of industry practice, regulations and guidance that govern activities including research, HCP interactions, publications, materials, sponsorships, grants. This will often involve working cross-functionally with teams outside of Medical Affairs including Legal/Compliance, Sales & Marketing, Market Access/HEOR, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs. The fellow will also participate in key Medical Affairs activities including the following: 

• Engage in the exchange of data and knowledge with both internal and external audiences in a scientific and balanced manner as they relate to disease state awareness, clinical trial design and outcomes, and real-world data 

• Contribute to planning, developing, and updating scientific communication materials for the Field Medical team and congresses 

• Provide support for publications by identifying data gaps, generating publication concepts, and executing on product publication plans 

• Collaborate with the medical director(s), marketing, legal, and regulatory teams to review promotional materials for sc