Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Arvinas--Global Medical Affairs
Northeastern University
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Posted: 19-Sep-24
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 5636819
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Arvinas--Global Medical Affairs
About the Opportunity
About the Opportunity:
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. Critical to the success of the program is our ability to prepare Fellows to meet the ongoing workforce needs in various areas of industry.
Our program gives fellows an opportunity to work with our innovative biopharmaceutical industry partners while collaborating with Northeastern University faculty in professional and career development, service, scholarship, and teaching.
In partnership with Northeastern University, Arvinas is offering a two-year Global Medical Affairs PharmD fellowship.
About Arvinas, Inc.
Arvinas is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to improving the lives of patients suffering from debilitating and life-threatening diseases through the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies that degrade disease-causing proteins. Arvinas uses its proprietary PROTAC Discovery Engine platform to engineer proteolysis targeting chimeras, or PROTAC targeted protein degraders, that are designed to harness the body's own natural protein disposal system to selectively and efficiently degrade and remove disease-causing proteins.
In addition to its robust preclinical pipeline of PROTAC protein degraders against validated and 'undruggable' targets, the company has three investigational clinical-stage programs currently enrolling: vepdegestrant for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic ER+/HER2- breast cancer; ARV-102 for the treatment of patients with neurodegenerative disorders, and ARV-393 for the treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and potentially other lymphomas.
In April 2024, Arvinas entered into a transaction with Novartis, including a global license agreement for the development and commercialization of the clinical stage PROTAC androgen receptor protein degrader ARV-766 for the treatment of prostate cancer. The transaction closed in May 2024.
#TeamArvinas is made up of approximately 450 passionate and curious employees, whose diverse thoughts and perspectives are highly valued. Arvinas employees embrace the freedom to pursue innovation, think creatively, and give back. They are driven by the company's values and mission - to improve the lives of patients with serious diseases by pioneering therapies created with our revolutionary PROTAC protein degradation platform. We're really excited about the work we're doing inside and outside of Arvinas, and think you will be, too. But don't just take our word for it - learn more about life at Arvinas and what employees have to say.
The Medical Affairs fellowship at Arvinas will offer an opportunity to develop skillsets within Medical Affairs and prepare you for a career in the biotechnology industry. Throughout the two-year fellowship program, you will develop a deep understanding of assigned disease landscape(s), master product and competitor data, and gain experience across various functions within Medical Affairs. Our program is also designed to expose you to both Global and US focused projects/workstreams, including launch experience.
As a first-year fellow, you will gain hands-on experience across different functions in Medical Affairs based on personal interests and business needs; a sample list can be found below. As a second-year fellow, you will have the opportunity to go deeper into one of those selected concentrations and spend the remainder of your fellowship in that area of interest(s).
Key Medical Affairs concentrations may include:
Scientific Communication
Sample projects: Publication planning, identify data gaps & new publication opportunities, build scientific platform/product lexicon, omnichannel communications
Medical Strategy:
Sample projects: Medical affairs strategic planning + execution, launch readiness, advisory board support, congress strategy, scientific training and educational initiatives
Field Medical Affairs (Medical Science Liaison)
Sample projects: Scientific engagement with thought leaders, field territory planning, development of proactive & reactive field medical resources, support of local and national congresses
Health Economics + Outcomes Research (HEOR)
Sample projects: Conduct real world evidence studies, observational studies, patient reported outcomes research, and cost effectiveness analyses
Medical Operations/Medical Excellence
Sample projects: Provide strategic & operational support into the medical affairs plans & activities, investigator-sponsored/collaborative research program, medical education grant program, and medical affairs congress planning
Qualifications:
Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited institution, eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the State of Massachusetts.
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 31st, 2024.
Curriculum vitae (CV), uploaded
Unofficial PharmD transcripts, uploaded
Cover letter, uploaded
Three formal letters of recommendation (LORs) sent directly from the letter writer to PharmDFellowships@northeastern.edu by November 22nd, 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.