This is NOT the formal application. Please apply through the USC application portal found on this page to be considered for this position: https://provost.sma.usc.edu/prog/usc_alfred_e_mann_school_of_pharmacy_and_pharmaceutical_sciences_fellowship_2026-2027/ 

Applications submitted through PPS will only be used to contact final-round candidates for interviews at ASHP Midyear Meeting. 

Dear Prospective Candidate, 

The University of Southern California, USC Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Gilead Sciences, Inc. are proud to offer a 12-month Global Medical Information Fellowship designed to provide recent PharmD graduates an opportunity to learn the skills and experiences to excel in Medical Information, a key function in any Medical Affairs organization across the pharmaceutical industry. The fellowship is based at the Gilead U.S. headquarters in Foster City, California. The Fellow will be integral to the Global Medical Information teams that develop and manage Medical Information content in response to requests from healthcare professionals, patients, and their caregivers.

Duration: 1 year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) 

Positions Available: 1 

Location: Foster City, California 

Global Scientific Communications, Global Medical Information Fellowship Activities:

Medical Information Content:
Write, update, and review Medical Information content for healthcare providers and patients such as
Global Response Documents (GRDs), Local Response Documents (LRDs), Patient Response Documents (PRDs), chat bot /omni/multi-channel formats (including infographics)

Clinical Expertise:
Work with the Global Medical Information Clinicians to develop clinical expertise in specific therapeutic areas to develop and disseminate unbiased and scientifically balanced responses to requests for medical information escalated from Medical Information contact centers and affiliate teams.

Operational Excellence:
Work with Medical Information and Operations teams across regions on process improvement
initiatives, implement innovative technologies to support Medical Information, ensure inspection
readiness, and help manage the Medical Information contact centers.

Participate in Medical Review:
The fellow will have the opportunity to support development of US promotional materials, commercial learning and development materials, field medical slide decks, and Medical Information generated response documents to ensure medical accuracy, scientific appropriateness, alignment with product indication, alignment with public health guidelines and alignment with the Medical Affairs Plan of Action and strategic messaging.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Collaborate with colleagues from other departments (Commercial, Marketing, field medical team, etc.) and support Medical Affairs by providing product and drug information expertise on a wide range of initiatives including staffing the medical information booth at national scientific meetings and consulting on cross-functional activities.

Compliance:
Learn and comply with regulations and guidance from various national and global regulatory agencies that govern the pharmaceutical industry.

External-Department Rotations:
Based on the Fellow’s interests, there is an opportunity to participate in rotations with external
departments across the Gilead organization to gain a comprehensive experience and skillset in the
pharmaceutical industry. Potential departments to perform rotations with include Regulatory Affairs (Advertising and Promotion), Field-Based Medical Sciences, Medical Affairs Research (Phase IV/Investigator Sponsored Research), etc.

USC Graduate Coursework:
Fellows may complete graduate coursework at the University of Southern California with the opportunity to pursue a Graduate Certificate in a variety of fields.

Leadership & Career Development:
Fellows will have opportunities for leadership, teaching, and professional growth, including mentoring
PharmD students and engaging in professional development activities such as goal setting, strengths
identification/assessments, advising, coaching, and mentoring at USC.

Minimum Application Requirements:

The candidate must be a US citizen/permanent resident and have completed a PharmD, MD, PhD or equivalent doctorate degree from an accredited college or university within five years of initial appointment and a minimum doctoral program GPA of 3.0, have good oral and written communication skills, ethics, professionalism, leadership, and an interest in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Interview Requests: Interviews are limited and will be scheduled on a rolling basis. For early consideration, please submit your application, including your CV and a letter of intent, by November 30, 2025 and at the following link: https://provost.sma.usc.edu/prog/usc_alfred_e_mann_school_of_pharmacy_and_pharmaceutical_sciences_fellowship_2026-2027/

Please follow the document conventions listed below:  

CV 

1. Document type: PDF
2. Document name: Last Name_First Name_CV.pdf  

Letter of intent 

1. Document type: PDF
2. Document name: Last Name_First Name_Letter_ Program of Interest.pdf  

Additional information and application materials are available at:  https://mann.usc.edu/program/fellowship-programs/admissions/ 

About USC-Gilead

The University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international trade, USC enrolls more international students than any other U.S. university and offers extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, USC fosters a vibrant culture of public service and encourages students to cross academic as well as geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge.

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