Braeburn – Medical Affairs Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

1d•$60,315 - $85,193•Hybrid

About The Position

The 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. A key element of the program’s success is preparing Fellows to meet evolving workforce needs across various sectors of the pharmaceutical industry. Fellows have the opportunity to work closely with innovative biopharmaceutical industry partners, while engaging with Northeastern University faculty in professional and career development, teaching, service, and scholarly activities. In partnership with Northeastern University, Braeburn is offering a two-year Medical Affairs fellowship, based in Plymouth Meeting, PA or Boston, MA. Braeburn is a biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing innovative treatment options for people living with opioid use disorder. Braeburn offers a 24-month Medical Affairs fellowship designed to provide pharmacists with broad exposure to the Medical Affairs function within a biopharmaceutical company. The fellowship provides hands-on experience across medical information, medical communications and publications, field medical activities, promotional and medical review processes, and cross-functional collaboration. The fellow will help support the collection, preparation, and dissemination of medical and scientific information on Braeburn products to health care providers, health care institutions, patients, and their families.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited institution
Eligible for pharmacist licensure in the State of Massachusetts
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong time management and leadership abilities
Ability to work independently and take initiative on a variety of projects at both the industry site and Northeastern
Interest in Medical Affairs, medical information, scientific communications, opioid use disorder, and the biopharmaceutical industry
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining broad knowledge of medical, scientific, and technical information for the therapeutic area and product portfolio, including becoming a scientific resource for opioid use disorder and Braeburn products
Assisting with the creation and review of medical communication deliverables, including Q&A documents for field medical teams, Medicaid submission testimonies, AMCP dossiers, Scientific Response Documents, Frequently Asked Questions, medical meeting and advisory board content, internal training materials, and data-on-file documents
Supporting streamlined processes and procedures for handling medical inquiries and ensuring accurate, quality-assured responses aligned with Medical Affairs strategy
Partnering cross-functionally to ensure relevant data are incorporated into medical content and customer-facing resources
Assisting with publications, abstracts, posters, manuscript planning, congress planning, and vendor coordination, including ensuring alignment with internal policies, Good Publication Practice guidelines, compliance requirements, and authorship criteria
Supporting consistent communication and collaboration on publication projects with internal and external stakeholders
Updating internal documents that support the medical plan and medical communication strategy
Managing or supporting grant review processes
Supporting clinical development activities, such as protocol development, contract research organization engagement, medical writing for submissions, and site qualification visits
Supporting business development activities, including product profile evaluation, competitive landscape analysis, and disease state research
Assisting with review and approval processes for manuscripts, abstracts, and posters prior to journal or congress submission
Reviewing medical and promotional materials through the appropriate medical review committee processes and helping ensure materials are medically accurate, scientifically balanced, and supported by appropriate data
Supporting development of unbranded and branded programs by ensuring medical accuracy and alignment with approved scientific information
Assisting with identification of regional Key Opinion Leaders and Healthcare Professionals, supporting compliant scientific exchange, gathering actionable insights, and communicating relevant medical-scientific information to internal stakeholders
Attending scientific and medical meetings and supporting approved educational programs and training for internal stakeholders
Supporting planning and execution of advisory boards, scientific roundtables, congress activities, symposia, and other Medical Affairs initiatives