Vertex Pharmaceuticals-Clinical Science Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Northeastern University • Newton, MA

122d • $59,425 - $83,935

About The Position

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, Vertex Pharmaceutical is offering a two-year Clinical Science fellowship, based in Boston, Massachusetts. The Clinical Scientist fellow will act as a key clinical interface with the Medical Lead to provide scientific, clinical, and operational input contributing to the clinical development programs at Vertex, working on cross-functional study teams for the design, execution, and monitoring of clinical trials, as well as assisting with data interpretation and communication. This role will also serve as a point of contact for external collaborations with clinical investigators and thought leaders. The Clinical Scientist fellow will learn various aspects of the drug development process, while focusing on specified deliverables for a specific program. Activities will include program team involvements and presentation skills development.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited institution.
• Eligible for pharmacist licensure in the State of Massachusetts.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career at Vertex.
• Strong verbal, written communication, interpersonal, listening, and organizational skills.
• Strong time management and leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a matrix organization.
• Unquestionable ethics and professional integrity.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative on a variety of projects at both the industry site and Northeastern.
• Sense of urgency and perseverance to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams as the clinical representative and liaison to the therapeutic area to conduct clinical studies, including study start-up, safety and medical monitoring, and study close-out activities.
• Support Medical Lead with medical monitoring reports, safety reviews, site interactions, and reviewing tables, figures, and listings (TFLs). Responsible for analytical support of clinical trial data (safety and efficacy), including gathering, analyzing, reviewing, interpreting, and providing preliminary assessments and recommendations to the Medical Lead.
• Analyze and synthesize information to assess issues relating to protocol conduct and/or individual subject safety. Assist in communicating a clear overview of trial results.
• Provide support for Data Monitoring Committees including operationalizing the charter, preparing updates and blinded data reviews, execution of meetings and adjudications, and communication of synthesized data reports.
• Contribute to protocols, clinical study reports, Investigator’s Brochures (IBs), informed consent forms (ICFs), manuals, training documents, and other clinical documents under the direction of the Medical Lead.
• Lead interactions with internal and external stakeholders (study sites, vendors, committees, etc.) in support of clinical trial objectives.
• Contribute to the organization, preparation, and execution of investigator and advisory board meetings in collaboration with the project team and external vendors.
• Present and support preparation of scientific material for conference presentations or publications.
• Learn about other functions within Global Medicines Development & Affairs (GMDA) through ongoing interactions and optional rotational experiences.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness & life benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Commuting & transportation benefits

What This Job Offers

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