UNIV - Post_Doctoral Fellow - College of Pharmacy

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The one-year post-doctoral fellowship is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for a field-based medical affairs position. A significant portion of the fellowship program is spent with SkinCeuticals gaining hands-on experience regarding the industry and Medical Affairs. The fellowship will prepare candidates for any field-based medical professional position within industry.

Requirements

• PharmD, PhD, or MD
• Candidates must have completed a Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Medicine, or Doctor of Philosophy degree from an accredited institution before the start of the fellowship year.
• Candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills and a strong interest in pursuing a career within the biopharmaceutical industry.
• All candidates must have authorization to work in the United States throughout the duration of the one-year fellowship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• No visa sponsorship will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Build a strong foundational background in the dermatologic therapeutic area and learn how to effectively communicate advanced scientific data on clinical research, disease state awareness, pipeline assets, and therapeutic trends in a fair balanced manner.
• Work in the field with a Medical Affairs mentor to gain skills in effective communication of scientific data, application of medical strategy, and development of scientific partnerships with practitioners in dermatology.
• Gain an understanding of Medical Affairs including thought leader (TL) engagement planning, territory management and the art of developing and fostering relationships with critical stakeholders, TLs, Health Care Professionals (HCPs) and institutions.
• Establish collaborative relationships with internal colleagues in various departments within SkinCeuticals/L’Oréal, as well as external colleagues.
• Learn medical trends and contribute actively to team projects of high impact to the medical team.
• Attend and actively participate in relevant scientific and professional meetings, including major medical meetings, SkinCeuticals/L’Oréal Advisory Boards, and peer to peer education.
• Participate in the review process and discussion strategy for Investigator Initiated Trials (IIT) as well as Company Sponsored Studies (CSS).
• Creating, updating, and reviewing fair and scientifically balanced responses to unsolicited medical inquiries.
• Strategically review medical literature to identify educational gaps.
• All fellows receive an affiliate faculty appointment at the MUSC College of Pharmacy. There they will have the opportunity to teach, serve on faculty committees, conduct continuing education programs, participate in various projects, and attend professional development opportunities.
• Complete Research & Teaching Certificate Program.
• Participate in the MUSC College of Pharmacy Industrial Pharmacists Organization (IPhO).
• Complete a one-month drug information rotation at the MUSC – Health Drug Information Center.
• Teach in the College’s Pharmaceutical Industry Elective and other courses.
• Complete other professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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