Bayer HealthCare combines the global activities of the Animal Health, Consumer Care, Diabetes Care, and Pharmaceuticals divisions.

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Medical Affairs Fellowship Program
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals is one of the world’s leading, innovative companies in the healthcare and medical products industry. In the United States, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals comprises the following business units: Women's Healthcare, Diagnostic Imaging, Specialized Therapeutics, Hematology/Cardiology and Oncology. The company's aim is to discover and manufacture products that will improve human health worldwide by diagnosing, preventing and treating diseases.

During the two-year fellowship, the fellow will be exposed to a variety of areas within the pharmaceutical industry, with a main focus on medical communications (medical and product information) during their first year and medical affairs business unit during their second year. The fellow will acquire the teamwork and leadership skills along with gaining proficiency in both verbal and written communication skills needed to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Identify and address specific needs of our consumers, healthcare professionals, personnel and healthcare-related organizations by providing balanced scientific responses regarding Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals product portfolio
• Prepare and maintain a comprehensive, well-balanced, and medically accurate product and disease state database
• Interact with Marketing, Sales, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Product Quality Complaints, and Global Medical Safety
• Participate in activities involving external thought leaders and advisory boards
• Contribute to marketing and sales initiatives, and provide clinical support
• Create, develop, and present educational lectures on products and disease states to sales training groups and other company employees
• Research, review, and coordinate scientific and clinical materials that impact corporate goals
• Provide scientific support at meetings

• Participate in the coordinating, managing, and monitoring of Phase IIIb/IV clinical trials and investigator supported studies (ISS)
• Assist in medical education programs, brand plan, and publications
• Interface with Medical Scientific Liaisons and interact with external thought leaders
• Work effectively across various cross-functional lines by provide medical support in brand initiatives and contribute scientific expertise in promotional activities standard response documents

• The Bayer HealthCare Consumer Care Medical Affairs/Clinical Development Fellowship program will provide training and experience in global consumer healthcare industry, while providing the Fellow insights and practice in the process of drug development. The Fellow will interact with and learn from other professionals in the company, including those in regulatory affairs, project management, marketing, business development, public relations, drug safety, and legal. The program is designed to provide the Fellow with skills and experiences that serve as a springboard for a successful career within the pharmaceutical industry

• Propel the consumer care business through innovations in clinical research and medical or product insights
• Development of new claims, dosage forms, and indications for OTC products, including Rx-to-OTC switches
• Design and conduct clinical research activities using vigorous scientific methodologies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), within global regulatory guidelines as well as Bayer standard operating procedures while providing medical support to ongoing clinical studies
• Maintain scientific and clinical expertise to support currently marketed products
• Collect, review, assess, and disseminate scientific and clinical information as it relates to the company products or competitive products
• Interact regularly with all members of the global and/or US clinical development teams and with other functions, particularly, Regulatory Affairs, and Project Management
• Coordinate and implement advisory boards
• Participate in the review of marketing and labeling
• Provide medical support to marketing initiatives

Bimark offers a 1-year, post-doctoral fellowship in medical communication, an exciting and rapidly growing field within the pharmaceutical industry.  Medical education and communications companies provide a variety of educational and marketing services to manufacturers, making them innovative environments for pharmacists to apply their clinical skills.  Fellows will be an integral part of project teams responsible for the development and management of a variety of programs, including slide kits, journal articles, monographs, live symposia, CD-ROMs, in-service videos, and online continuing education.

Bimark offers an academic, entrepreneurial environment that provides opportunities for long-term professional growth in the pharmaceutical industry. Fellows receive mentoring and hands-on training from every staff member, each of whom is accessible and eager to provide guidance on all aspects of program development and implementation.

Upon completing our program, fellows will be able to:

• Plan and implement medical communication programs and materials that improve the cost effectiveness of patient care guidelines.
• Collaborate and network with national thought leaders on the creation of educational programs.
• Interact effectively with peers and professional audiences through enhanced written and oral communications.
• Apply clinical knowledge to the critical analysis and evaluation of scientific programs and publications.

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Bristol-Myers Squibb is dedicated to extend and enhance human life by providing the highest-quality pharmaceutical and related health care products.

Fellowship overview:

• One-year and two-year post-doctoral fellowships
• Excellent opportunities to gain experience and exposure in various therapeutic areas, such as cardiovascular/metabolics, neuroscience, oncology, and virology.
• Established one-year fellowship programs in:
  • Global Marketing
  • R&D Strategy and Analytics
  • Medical Strategy: Cardiovascular/Metabolics, Neuroscience, and Virology
  • Scientific Communication / Medical Strategy: Cardiovascular/Metabolics
  • Medical Information: Cardiovascular/Metabolics, Neuroscience, and Virology
  • Medical Education Giving and Assistance (MEGA)
• Established two-year fellowship programs in:
  • Medical Affairs: Oncology
  • Medical Science Liaison – Medical Information

Fellow roles and responsibilities:

• Become an integral part of functional and matrix teams
• Learn to manage a broad range of responsibilities similar to those managed by current team members.
• Depending on the area, fellows may gain experience with areas/functions including, but not limited to:
  • Sales training
  • Drug information
  • Review of promotional and non-promotional materials
  • Clinical trial management
  • Medical writing
  • Business strategy and planning
  • Medical marketing
  • Competitive intelligence
• Strengthen medical expertise, gain in-depth experience, and develop skills needed in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Have the opportunity to develop relationships with various mentors within the company and gain exposure to executive leaders throughout the company at lunch & learn meetings.

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Daiichi-Sankyo is located in Parsippany, NJ and is currently offering two 1-year fellowship positions in Medical Affairs and one 2-year fellowship position in New Product Planning Market Research. The fellowship is a joint venture between Daiichi Sankyo and Rutgers University.  Tailored to his/her individual interests, each fellow will have a unique opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of their respective departments within a rapidly growing pharmaceutical company. A team approach is emphasized and the fellows can also become integrated into cross-functional departments including Marketing, Sales Training, Health Outcomes, Managed Care, and Regulatory.

Medical Affairs
The Medical Affairs Fellow will enhance Medical Writing skills through creating fair and scientifically balanced Custom Response Letters to unsolicited medical inquiries.  The fellow will assist in developing and maintaining a comprehensive and medically accurate internal product database, as well as strategically monitor the medical literature to identify data to help leverage the Daiichi-Sankyo product line. The fellow will also work with and manage an off-site call center vendor to ensure that product letter databases are up-to-date. The fellow will serve as a scientific resource to the Therapeutic Advisory Group, and Publication and Advertising Review Committees to ensure accuracy and fair-balance as it relates to new Publications, Marketing and Advertising.  The fellow will develop and deliver presentations; as well as support Sales, Managed Care, and Field Medical Affairs.  Periodic travel to attend national conferences and medical meetings is required, as well as to engage in activities pertaining to Key Opinion Leader development and training.  Most importantly, the fellow will interact regularly with Marketing, New Product Planning, Regulatory Affairs and Health Outcomes Research as they relate to Medical Affairs' activities and special projects. 

New Product Planning Market Research
The New Product Planning Market Research Fellow will design and implement qualitative/quantitative primary market research in various therapeutic areas including cardiovascular, diabetes, infectious disease and oncology. The fellow will help validate forecast assumptions and identify key market drivers to ensure that each pipeline product achieves its optimal commercial value. The fellow will analyze and retrieve current data through secondary resources for market input into commercial value analysis. The fellow will establish a competitive intelligence monitoring system for Daiichi Sankyo pipeline products to understand the current and future competitive market landscape. Other areas within New Product Planning that the fellow will be exposed to include: early stage products, clinical development, market development and in-license opportunities. The fellow will also have the opportunity to attend market research seminars to gain a greater level of insight about competitors, market structure, economic trends, technological advances, and numerous other factors that make up the business environment.

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Since the 1900’s, Roche has remained at the forefront of biomedical knowledge, employing more than 65,000 people in over 60 countries world-wide.  Roche invests $4.0 billion annually in research and development, and currently has over 50 new molecular entities in the pipeline.  The company’s achievements range from the introduction of antimicrobials in the 40s to psychotherapeutics in the 50s; all the way to the latest breakthroughs in the diagnosis and treatment of AIDS, cancer, and organ rejection in the 90s.

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Novartis is a world leader in pharmaceutical research and development with 100,000 employees in over 140 countries. In the United States alone, Novartis markets over 130 products which helped the company achieve global sales of $38.1 billion.  Novartis Pharmaceuticals, headquartered in East Hanover, New Jersey, creates leading products to treat and prevent disease and enhance lives.  The company’s dedication to research and development is supported by a $6 billion annual global R&D investment, which enables it to assemble cutting-edge teams of experts from many fields who collaborate with the world’s renowned research centers. 

The two-year Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships at Novartis are designed to identify practice opportunities for pharmacists within the pharmaceutical industry.  Fellowship opportunities during the initial year of the program are typically offered in the department listed below with the opportunity to rotate to a different department during the final year of the program:

• Early Clinical Development (Phase I)
• Translational Medicine (Phase I)
• Clinical Development (Phase II/III)
• Medical Affairs (Phase IV)
• Drug Regulatory Affairs
• Marketing
• Managed Markets

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The Market Research Department at Centocor Ortho Biotech Services LLC is focused on primary market research.  Primary research encompasses collecting and analyzing information from both physicians and patients.  Market researchers are also involved in interdisciplinary practice involving elements of forecasting and planning, business intelligence, sales training, and marketing.  Therefore, the fellow will attend departmental meetings outside of market research and provide other teams with insights and recommendations.  The result of this structure will provide the fellow with a strong foundation in market research while developing an interdisciplinary experience.

Candidate fellows should have impressive written and oral communication skills.  They are expected to effectively correspond and work with other team members of various backgrounds.  Strong candidates are independent, proactive, and show an interest in developing current as well as new skills through the fellowship.  The fellow can expect up to 20% domestic travel in conjunction with their roles and responsibilities.
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Medical Communications Fellowship
The Medical Communication Department at Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC, is in a unique position to empower our strategic business partners and customers with knowledge to impact patient care. The department is staffed with advanced degree medical professionals who are recognized as product and therapeutic knowledge experts. These professionals leverage intelligence and understanding of the customer, science, and healthcare environment to create insights that generate a positive impact on public health. The products and businesses supported include:

• Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (including the following divisions):
  • Janssen
  • McNeil Pediatrics
  • Ortho-McNeil
  • Ortho-McNeil Neurologics
  • Ortho Women's Health & Urology
  • PriCara
• Scios Inc.

Goals of the Medical Communications Fellow:

• Strengthen oral communication skills through scientific information exchange with health care providers and internal business partners
• Enhance written communication skills through activities such as the preparation of written clinical responses to medical information requests, literature summaries, and training materials
• Increase knowledge of a pharmaceutical company by working cross-functionally with departments such as Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Safety, Health Outcomes Research, and field-based Scientific Affairs Liaisons
• Advance therapeutic knowledge by interacting with Medical Information Specialists, conducting critical literature analysis, and maintaining current, clinical information on marketed products
• Strengthen presentation skills by developing and delivering a variety of presentations to business partners throughout the organization
• Enhance research skills through the development, completion, and presentation of a research project
• Develop professional responsibility and leadership skills through department initiatives and participation in professional organizations

Market Research Fellowship
The focus of the two-year Market Research fellowship is in primary marketing research, but the fellow will gain exposure to all areas of business analytics. Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. emphasizes a team-oriented structure in which the fellow works closely with business analytics partners and various internal departments such as Marketing, Finance, Business Development, Sales Training, and Medical Affairs. The fellow also collaborates with various outside consultants and agencies. In addition, the fellow gains exposure to a wide variety of marketing areas such as strategy development, segmentation, positioning, and message development. Strong written and oral communication skills are important, along with the ability to interact effectively with individuals in diverse areas of expertise. No prior marketing research experience is required, although candidates should express interest in developing strategic thinking, business analytics, and customer focus. Up to 25% of the fellow’s time may be spent traveling within the U.S.

Business Intelligence Fellowship
The Business Intelligence Fellowship is a two-year position that focuses on supporting and augmenting business decision-making, and strengthening the company’s competitive advantage through the timely capture and analysis of critical information. The primary focus of the fellowship is to expand the fellow’s knowledge of competitive issues within the pharmaceutical industry, and develop the necessary skills to gather, analyze, and properly disseminate information to enhance business decisions. The Business Intelligence fellow will gain first-hand insight into industry issues and emerging trends though active monitoring of the evolving pharmaceutical landscape. The fellow will work directly with internal business partners such as marketing, forecasting, marketing research, finance, and new business development to support strategic decision-making.
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The Rutgers Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program, in partnership with the Johnson & Johnson Group of Consumer Companies, is a two-year program that provides exposure and training in the various sectors of the company, enabling the fellows to gain an in-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical strategic and operational activities. The Fellowship supports one year in the area of Clinical Research/Medical Affairs or Regulatory Affairs, while the second year supports opportunities for rotations in the various business sectors including consumer healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices & diagnostics.

Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Affairs proactively drives the business forward and fosters continued innovation by working to develop new products and claims, support current marketed products, and maintain compliance with applicable regulations. Strong working relationships are also built with internal colleagues, FDA, other Regulatory Authorities, and external stakeholders.

Regulatory Affairs preceptors are considered subject matter experts within their therapeutic areas. The fellow can expect their preceptor to provide assignments that are challenging and provide opportunities to broaden their professional experience, while allowing them to enhance their academic and leadership potential. The fellow will have frequent interactions with colleagues in marketing, legal, research and development, and project management. These interactions offer opportunity to participate in project teams that oversee the development and launch of new products. These experiences, coupled with networking with professionals in the Company, facilitate an overall understanding of the industry. In an effort to provide a well-rounded experience, the fellow may also have the opportunity to rotate to various therapeutic areas within regulatory affairs, including the pharmaceutical research and development sector of the company.

The successful candidate within Regulatory Affairs will develop working knowledge and skills through project experiences that include the following:

• Initiate product development such as Rx-to-OTC switches, INDs, NDAs, and 510(k)s
• Interact with FDA, other Regulatory Authorities, and global affiliates
• Support marketed products (e.g., claims and advertising)
• Produce written assessments, briefings, presentations, and responses
• Develop, review, and approve product labeling

Clinical Research/Medical Affairs
The clinical research sector focuses on strategic and operational aspects of developing programs in the various phases of clinical research (i.e. Phase I, II, III, and IV). The clinical research teams in the various therapeutic areas focus on the development of over-the-counter (OTC) products, Rx-to-OTC switches, medical devices, as well as products in oral care and skin care. Other clinical research / medical affairs activities include claim support and substantiation studies, market research support, and validation of clinical devices. Fellows are encouraged to enhance their learning experiences through the attendance of professional meetings, conferences, and training opportunities that will expand the fellow’s understanding and ability to apply regulatory requirements specific to the International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH), 510(k) regulations for devices, and other industry topics.

Fellows can target development with activities that include, but are not limited to the following:

• Create and design protocols
• Establish and launch clinical studies
• Evaluate and monitor progress and compliance
• Ensure integrity, quality, and security of clinical data
• Develop Clinical Study Reports
• Present clinical study results
• Participate in Promotional Review Committee
• Contribute with data mining and due diligence activities involving new scientific information and medical literature
• Educate members of the product category (sales, marketing, business development, and others)

sanofi-aventis will be offering both 1 and 2-year fellowships.

Medical Information
The U.S. Medical Information Services (MIS) department at sanofi-aventis provides medical and drug information on sanofi-aventis products and therapeutic areas to healthcare professionals, consumers, and internal associates.  Medical information specialists offer expertise in cardiovascular, CNS/rheumatology, metabolism, oncology/urology, and respiratory/dermatology. 

Upon completion of this one-year Medical Information Fellowship, the Fellow will have accomplished the following objectives:

• Provide efficient and unbiased medical information on sanofi-aventis products
• Develop strong literature searching and evaluation skills
• Optimize written and verbal communication skills
• Excel in teamwork and leadership skills
• Complete a fellowship research project to be presented at a national conference
• Enhance professional growth in both the pharmaceutical industry and academia

Independent Medical Education & Scientific Publications
sanofi-aventis is offering a one-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Independent Medical Education & Scientific Publications. The Independent Medical Education and Scientific Publications departments establish an ongoing process of education for physicians and health care professionals that foster optimal medical knowledge to enhance patient care.   The Fellow will be involved in planning and managing medical education and publications throughout the year for various professional associations, major medical meetings, and reputed journals.  During the year the Fellow will attend medical meetings and have the opportunity to interact with national thought leaders. The Fellow will also have the opportunity to pursue two rotations in other disciplines of interest.

 Upon completion of this one-year Fellowship, the Fellow will:

• Develop strategic publication planning expertise
• Understand the process of medical education and publications within the  pharmaceutical industry
• Enhance project management and strategic planning skills
• Attend national and regional meetings
• Liaise with medical experts and medical education companies
• Participate in the Medical/Regulatory/Legal approval process of educational grants
• Manage publications, abstracts, live educational symposium, and web based enduring material
• Gain experience and knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and academia
• Develop budget management skills
• Develop and enhance teamwork and leadership skills

US Regulatory Affairs Marketed Products
sanofi-aventisis offering a one-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship in US Regulatory Affairs Marketed Products (US RAMP).  The US RAMP department helps set the Regulatory strategic direction for all initiatives and submissions in the US, including promotion and advertising, new product launch, labeling enhancements, clinical trial support, and FDA liaison activities.  The US RAMP department also helps maximize the Review Committee Process for review of advertising and promotion, and helps provide Regulatory submission support, which also includes annual and periodic report planning and submission.  The vision is to align science, business, and ethical/professional standards to provide solutions-oriented services, adding value to the organization and integral to the sanofi aventis business.

Upon completion of this one-year US Regulatory Affairs Marketed Products Fellowship, the Fellow will have accomplished the following objectives:

• Develop the ability to think strategically with a Regulatory Affairs perspective
• Become knowledgeable in the current FDA regulations and guidelines
• Optimize proficiency in Regulatory writing and verbal skills
• Become knowledgeable in the Review Committee processes for reviewing Advertising and Promotional materials
• Assist in the preparation of different types of Regulatory Submissions
• Develop the skills necessary to provide Regulatory guidance at Medical Conventions
• Assist to create, update, and implement departmental SOPs
• Enhance Teamwork, Negotiating, and Leadership skills
• Exhibit behavior that encompasses the values of respect, solidarity, creativity, performance, audacity, and courage 

Market Access
sanofi-aventis is offering a two-year post-doctoral Market Access Fellowship. The US Market Access team at sanofi-aventis increases patient care by demonstrating and communicating the value of our pharmaceutical products to key stakeholders. The highly skilled USMA team composed of pharmaceutical industry professionals understands the healthcare business climate, its needs, and the ultimate impact on key stakeholders in the healthcare marketplace.

As a Market Access Fellow, significant experience will be gained in USMA that may include National Payer Organization Relations, Payer Marketing, Account Management, and Brand Strategic Marketing. To gain in-depth knowledge and experience of the pharmaceutical industry, Fellows may elect to rotate through other commercial and medical departments.

During this two-year Market Access Fellowship, Fellows will:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the US healthcare payer marketplace and the current trends in key segments including employers, hospitals, managed care, senior care, and others
• Identify and assess the needs of key stakeholders and entities relevant to U.S. Market Access and assist in the development of strategies and tactics to ensure portfolio objectives are being achieved
• Ensure new and ongoing initiatives and programs are successfully implemented and executed
• Develop leadership skills that emphasize audacity, creativity, courage, performance, respect and solidarity
• Develop a well-rounded knowledge base by completing a variety of rotations within U.S. Market Access and other key business divisions

Corporate Affairs and Health Policy
U.S. Communication and Public Affairs department supports sanofi-aventis by developing and translating comprehensive positions related to emergent public policy issues, partnering with key national decision makers, and managing our company communication strategy. As a result, the group serves as a global resource for many departments, such as marketing, medical affairs, and investor relations.

As a Corporate Affairs and Health Policy Fellow, significant experience will be gained in USMA that may include External Relations and Strategic Advocacy, Communications, and Health Policy. To gain in-depth knowledge and experience of the pharmaceutical industry, Fellows may elect to rotate through other commercial and medical departments.

During this two-year Fellowship, Fellows will:

• Develop accurate, comprehensive, evidence-based, and timely solutions for important and significant health policy issues
• Learn to develop and advocate positions adopted by sanofi-aventis
• Assist in the development of policy strategies and tactics to ensure product portfolio objectives are achieved
• Foster relationships with key national healthcare decision makers
• Develop good communication and writing skills for use in convincing policy makers to support and adopt company policy positions
• Develop a well-rounded knowledge base by completing a variety of rotations within the U.S. Communications & Public Affairs department

Strategic Marketing
sanofi-aventis is offering a two-year post-doctoral Strategic Marketing Fellowship. At sanofi-aventis, Marketing serves a central role in understanding customer needs and creating valued brands. This Fellowship will provide a hands-on experience in establishing and implementing market strategies and tactics across the various stages of development. The primary focus of this Fellowship is Market Development-Commercialization of the life cycle management plan as well as the process of creating brand awareness and integrated communications strategies, which may encompass the functions of advertising and promotion, public and professional relations, continuing medical education, and patient education.

The Strategic Marketing Fellow will be provided with marketing excellence training to further develop the following competencies of a successful product manager according to the sanofi-aventis marketing model. These competencies include Strategic Planning, Operational Excellence, Analytical Thinking, Customer and Industry Insights, Leading & Teamwork, Communications, and Creativity/Innovation.

During this two-year Strategic Marketing Fellowship, the Fellow will:

• Assist in the development of Strategic and Tactical Plans
• Gain experience in execution of marketing strategies, programs and tactics to attain strategic objectives
• Contribute to brand success by working effectively with multiple agency partners as well as cross-functional colleagues such as: Market Research, Medical Affairs, Public Relations, Managed Markets, Sales Management
• Develop relationships with key thought leaders and association leaders
• Manage scientific content development for a variety of professional education programs
• Oversee programs aimed at creating product awareness at major national medical congresses and symposia
• Utilize competitive analysis to develop or adjust key product strategies that will create competitive advantage
• Manage within budget ensuring a cost effective allocation of resources

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At the New Schering-Plough, we aspire to earn the trust of doctors, patients and our other customers by providing a steady flow of innovative, science-based medicines and services that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.

Purpose of the Program
This distinctive two-year program provides practice opportunities within Schering-Plough that will enable individuals with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree to gain in-depth exposure in a variety of areas within the organization. Additionally, fellows will have the opportunity to enhance their academic and traditional clinical pharmacy experience in conjunction with Rutgers University. Overall, the program is a challenging post-doctoral experience that will provide the individual with the training and the knowledge to pursue a career within the pharmaceutical industry.

Objectives of the Program:

• To provide fellows with in-depth experience in the fields of Clinical Research, Clinical Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs and Global Medical Affairs/Global Medical Information
• To provide individuals with the opportunity to expand their knowledge of pharmacy by participation in academic, clinical and industry initiatives.
• To provide exposure to potential employment opportunities within the pharmaceutical industry.

The Schering-Plough Component
The two-year post doctoral fellowship is designed to provide a general understanding of the drug development process while allowing an in-depth understanding of specific departments within Schering-Plough, including the Schering-Plough Research Institute (SPRI). While concentrating in one particular area of the company, individuals have numerous opportunities to interface with many different departments within the organization.

Available core rotations include:

• Clinical Research
• Early Clinical Research and Experimental Medicine (Clinical Pharmacology)
• Global Regulatory Affairs
• Global Medical Affairs/Global Medical Information

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