Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Karyopharm-Health Economics & Outcomes Research
Northeastern University
Application
Details
Posted: 19-Sep-24
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 5640162
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Karyopharm-Health Economics & Outcomes Research
About the Opportunity
About the Opportunity:
Northeastern University's Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program is a two-year fellowship designed to advance the education and training of Pharm.D. graduates in various areas of industry pharmacy including regulatory affairs, medical information/affairs, patient safety, outcomes research, and many other areas. The program is a collaboration between Northeastern University and biopharmaceutical industry partners.
Our program provides a dynamic academic environment offering fellows the opportunity for a wide breadth of experiences:
Develop teaching skills through participation in our Teaching and Learning Seminar series
Facilitate small and large group didactic education in partnership with a faculty mentor
Create, present, and publish scholarly research through collaborative industry and university relationships
Engage with faculty who participate in various interdisciplinary
Network with area residents and other Northeastern fellows via professional development programs, teaching seminars, and participation on fellowship committees
In partnership with Northeastern University, Karyopharm Therapeutics. is offering a two-year Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) / Medical Affairs PharmD fellowship based in Newton, MA.
About Karyopharm Therapeutics:
Karyopharm Therapeutics is an innovation-driven pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of medicines with the goal of improving the lives of patients with cancer. Our company was founded in 2008 with a vision of pioneering a potentially new approach to treating patients with cancer and other serious diseases. Our novel approach to cancer treatment involves targeting the export of specific proteins in a cancer cell's nucleus with SINE technology. Our primary focus is on developing novel drugs which we hope will help treat patients with certain blood cancers or solid tumor malignancies.
www.karyopharm.com
Responsibilities:
Overview
As US Healthcare faces significant financial and other challenges, pharmaceutical/biotechnology companies are working to holistically assess and communicate the value of their products to patients, physicians and payers. The goal of the two-year Health Economic & Outcomes Research (HEOR) Fellowship is to develop professionals who
will understand the healthcare ecosystem and how to analyze the intrinsic/potential value of pharmaceutical products for all stakeholders. They will learn how the value of pharmaceutical products is identified, quantified, adapted, evolved, and communicated across the life cycle of the product. From first in human trials, to an investigational product under FDA review, through product launch, and finally to product nearing loss of patent exclusivity.
HEOR Fellow will:
Support development of AMCP/Global Value dossiers outlining product value based on available evidence and aligned with strategic brand positioning
Support health economic modeling such as budget impact modeling, cost effectiveness analysis, and network meta-analyses as needed
Support development and execution of real-world evidence generation plan leveraging real-world data from commercially available large-scale datasets or through partnerships with practice sites in the US
Support Global Product Teams in the identification and implantation of appropriate payer-relevant endpoints and patient reported outcome measures into registrational trials.
Conduct literature reviews to identify evidence gaps to support KPTI products
Support the development of field materials containing healthcare economic information
Collaborate with Market Access to fully leverage healthcare economic information for formulary decision-maker messaging.
Effectively manage vendors to ensure receipt of high-quality, on-time, on-budget deliverables
Medical Affairs assignments will be tailored to align with the candidate's interests in areas such as Scientific Communications, Field Responsibilities, Advisory Boards, and Symposiums.
Qualifications:
Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited institution, eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the State of Massachusetts or PhD in relevant discipline (e.g., health services research).
Excellent oral and written communication, time management, and leadership skills, ability to work independently and take initiative on a variety of projects at the industry site and Northeastern.
Additional Information:
Applicants should submit the following APPLICATION MATERIALS by the priority deadline of October 31, 2024.
Curriculum vitae (CV), uploaded
Unofficial PharmD/PhD transcripts, uploaded
Cover letter, uploaded
Three formal letters of recommendation (LORs) sent directly from the letter writer to PharmDFellowships@northeastern.edu by November 22, 2024. LOR writers should include the candidate's name and fellowship program(s) in the subject line (e.g. Smith, John - Alnylam, GSK).
Address cover letter and three LORs to:
J. Andrew Orr-Skirvin, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Professor, School of Pharmacy
Chair, Department of Pharmacy & Health System Sciences
Director of Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program
360 Huntington Ave, 140TF R218
Boston, MA 02115
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.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
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.
To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs?our signature cooperative education program, as well as student research, service learning, and global learning?build the connections that enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.