UNIV - Post Doctoral Fellow - College of Pharmacy

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

4d • 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. 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.

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 perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers. (Frequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 15 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings. (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.
• Ability to work alone in isolated areas, such as darkrooms. (Frequent)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work rotating shifts as required.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• 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