Ironwood- Medical Scientific 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 our 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, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is offering a two-year Medical Scientific Affairs fellowship, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: IRWD), is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing therapies for people living with gastrointestinal (GI) and rare diseases. Ironwood is advancing apraglutide, a next-generation, long-acting synthetic GLP-2 analog being developed for patients with short bowel syndrome who are dependent on parenteral support. Ironwood has also been a pioneer in the development of LINZESS® (linaclotide), the U.S. branded prescription market leader for adults with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) or chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) and pediatric patients with IBS-C or functional constipation (FC). Founded in 1998, Ironwood is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional operations in Basel, Switzerland.

Requirements

• PharmD from an accredited college or university before the start of the fellowship term
• Ability to interpret and discuss complex medical scientific data
• Excellent project management, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to learn new skills and apply them broadly across MSA initiatives
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proactive individual capable of assessing needs, then creating solutions that effectively meet the need
• Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly as company priorities change
• Excellent interpersonal skills in order to effectively manage expectations and facilitate collaborative, working relationships
• A positive attitude while adjusting to different personal approaches
• Advanced proficiency and extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite, such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited institution
• Eligible for pharmacist licensure in the State of Massachusetts
• 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
• Willingness and ability to relocate to Boston, Massachusetts before the Fellowship start date of July 1, 2027.
• Must be able to maintain valid work authorization in the United States throughout the entire appointment without Northeastern University's sponsorship for a visa.

Nice To Haves

• Record of medical and/or scientific publications preferred

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Ironwood Medical Scientific Affairs strategic plans.
• Work cross-functionally internally (commercial, medical writing, regulatory, legal, etc.) to provide subject matter expertise for medical strategy planning and content development.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to provide key MSA deliverables, such as the scientific communication platforms, publications strategy and medical communication strategy.
• Develop various types of internally or externally facing evidence-based medical content for symposia, training material and other MSA materials.
• Cross-functional collaboration to ensure strategic alignment, medical accuracy, evidence-based representation of Ironwood GI products in US and partnered regions.
• Generate medical insights from the perspectives of the patients and providers to support development of strategic plans.
• Participate in insight gathering activities
• Contribute to the maintenance of key medical information deliverables, including creation and updates FAQ documents and any required custom responses.
• Provide comprehensive training with respect to disease state(s) and product(s) and/or investigational agents to which fellow will be assigned.
• Participate in scientific congress, advisory committee, and KOL engagement activities.
• Precept PharmD students during their co-op and/or IPPE/APPE rotations.
• Participate in a rotational opportunity based on business needs, availability, and fellow interest.
• Additional responsibilities to be assigned based on individual interests.

Benefits

• medical
• vision
• dental
• paid time off
• tuition assistance
• wellness & life
• retirement
• commuting & transportation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree