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Chiesi Global Rare Diseases – Medical Affairs Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Northeastern University | LAYIQ

During the fellowship, the Fellow will gain exposure to a broad range of Medical Affairs activities, which may include:
Support Medical Affairs strategy and planning by identifying stakeholder needs, analyzing emerging scientific and competitive trends, and translating medical insights into actionable strategies.
Engage in scientific exchange with internal and external stakeholders, communicating disease state, clinical trial, and real-world evidence in an accurate, balanced, and compliant manner.
Develop scientific communications and medical education for Field Medical teams, healthcare professionals, scientific congresses, and internal stakeholders.
Contribute to evidence generation and publications , including identifying evidence gaps, supporting publication strategy and deliverables, and gaining exposure to investigator-sponsored research, collaborative studies, registries, and real-world evidence programs.
Gather and synthesize medical insights from healthcare professionals, scientific meetings, literature, and field interactions to inform Medical Affairs priorities and decision-making.
Support medical information activities by researching and developing balanced, scientifically accurate responses to unsolicited healthcare professional inquiries.
Gain exposure to Field Medical activities , including thought leader engagement, stakeholder mapping, congress participation, and relationship development with healthcare professionals and researchers.
Support pre-commercial, launch readiness, and lifecycle initiatives , as appropriate to portfolio needs and timing, including evidence planning, stakeholder engagement, scientific communications, and medical education.
Contribute to Medical Affairs operations , including budget management, vendor coordination, compliance with policies and procedures, and process improvement.
This fellowship is designed provide a comprehensive foundation for a career in Medical Affairs and the biopharmaceutical industry, combining scientific expertise with strategic, cross-functional, and patient-focused experience.

Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited institution
Eligible for pharmacist licensure in the State of Massachusetts
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively with others
Strong interest in Medical Affairs and the biopharmaceutical industry
Additional Information
Applicants should submit the following application materials by the priority deadline of October 31, 2026:
Curriculum vitae (CV), uploaded
Unofficial PharmD transcripts, uploaded
Cover letter, uploaded
Letters of Recommendation
Three formal Letters of Recommendation (LORs) must be submitted directly by the letter writers no later than November 23, 2026 .
Each letter writer must include: The candidate's full name
The fellowship program(s) to which the candidate is applying (e.g., Smith, John – Alnylam, GSK)
Please ask your letter writers to complete and submit the Letter of Recommendation Form along with their recommendation. Click here to access the form and share it with your letter writers.
Recommendations must be submitted directly by the recommender and cannot be submitted by the applicant.
Address cover letter and letters of recommendation to: J. Andrew Orr-Skirvin, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Professor, Department of Pharmacy & Health Systems Sciences
Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program Director
360 Huntington Ave, 140 The Fenway R218
Boston, MA 02115
Northeastern University will not provide H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, or any other type of employment visa sponsorship for the successful applicant to this position, now or in the future. STEM OPT is not compatible for this position. The successful applicant must be able to maintain valid work authorization in the United States throughout the entire appointment without Northeastern University's sponsorship for a visa.
Position Type
Research
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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