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

Position Title:

Pharmaceutical Industry and Education Fellow – Incyte Medical Information / Medical Affairs (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 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 Incyte (80%).

During the first year of the program, the fellow will develop and master core competencies in Medical Information and Content Development, including critical evaluation of scientific data and development of scientific resources.

During the second year of the program, the fellow will gain broader Medical Affairs experience, with a focus on developing oncology and dermatology therapeutic area expertise, obtaining proficiency in engaging with key external experts, and understanding the development of Medical Affairs strategy and tactics.

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, slide presentations, 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 One):

• Critically evaluate medical literature to develop evidence-based, scientific content including standard and custom responses, presentations, and other medical information materials
• Perform medical review of scientific and promotional material to ensure medical accuracy
• Participate in scientific congress activities, including materials development, responding to scientific inquiries received at the
  medical information booth, and attending/evaluating data presentations
• Demonstrate proficiency in call center operations, including responding to unsolicited medical information requests from
  customers

Medical Affairs (Year Two):

• Develop scientific subject matter expertise and serve as an internal thought leader to the Medical Affairs organization as well as Commercial business partners
• Participate in research and data generation activities, including real-world evidence, interventional, and observational
  studies
• Demonstrate customer focus by interfacing with health care professionals at major medical conferences, advisory boards, and
  other external meetings
• Illustrate leadership in subject area by obtaining proficiency as a therapeutic core medical team lead within US Medical
  Affairs
• Partner with Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) and engage with external therapeutic area experts regarding clinical research

University-based Responsibilities:

• Completion of a one-year teaching certificate program with responsibilities for didactic and experiential teaching and a contin