Pharmaceutical Industry and Education Fellow – CSL Behring Medical Information / Medical Affairs (2 year)

Position Title:

Pharmaceutical Industry and Education Fellow – CSL Behring Medical Information / Medical Affairs (2 year)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

This is a 2-year post-graduate training program providing in-depth training and hands-on experience in both medical information and medical affairs.

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

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

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.

This 2-year fellowship curriculum provides an introduction to the pharmaceutical industry by learning the functions of Medical Affairs within organization at CSL Behring. The fellows will spend the first year developing essential skills in Medical Information which include the critical evaluation of scientific data and the creation of scientific content. During the second year, fellows will learn the roles of the broader Medical Affairs team with a focus on medical strategy and tactics. In addition, the fellows will have an opportunity to choose a rotation with either the Medical Outcome Specialist or Global Regulatory Affairs teams. The program also offers opportunities for conference attendance, refining written and oral communication skills and cross-functional collaboration.

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:

Medical Information (Year 1)

• Gain therapeutic knowledge of all products in CSL Behring’s portfolio within Transplant/Immunology, Hematology, immunoglobulin, and Acquired Bleeding therapeutics areas
• Respond to unsolicited Medical Information requests from healthcare professionals and patients
• Create and update standard response letters and enhance skills in literature retrieval and analysis
• Review promotional materials in collaboration with legal, regulatory and marketing colleagues to ensure medical accuracy, fair balance, and appropriate content/context
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs colleagues in the development of slide decks and other medical resources
• Attend scientific congresses and provide support for the Medical Affairs booth
• Identify Medical Information insights and trends in inquiries received

Medical Affairs (Year 2)

• Review medical grants such as Investigator Initiated Studies and Independent Medical Education in alignment with medical strategy
• Contribute to creating valuable scientific information through publication by collaborating with experts and though leaders
• Assist in creation of medical educational materials such as presentations, videos, and conference materials while managing third-party vendors
• Assist in coordination and facilitation of advisory boards/ steering committees
• Learn how to manage US Medical Affair