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,

AbbVie Inc., in collaboration with the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, offers you a distinctive pharmaceutical industry fellowship advantage – a global, diverse, research-based organization that will develop your skills, expand your potential, and optimize your career.

This year, fellowships are offered in the following areas:

• USC-AbbVie - US Oncology Marketing (Chicago, IL)
• USC-AbbVie - Medical Affairs + Health Impact: Global Medical Operations (Global Medical Information)  (Chicago, IL)
• USC-AbbVie - Medical Affairs + Health Impact: Global Medical Operations (Medical Program Management) (Chicago, IL)
• USC-AbbVie - Medical Affairs + Health Impact: Global Medical Operations (Global Scientific Publications) (Irvine, CA)
• USC-AbbVie - Medical Affairs + Health Impact: Global Medical Operations (Medical Compliance Operations) (Chicago, IL) 
• USC-AbbVie - Medical Affairs + Health Impact: Value & Evidence (Chicago, IL)
• USC-AbbVie - Medical Affairs + Health Impact: Therapeutic Areas (Neuroscience - Parkinson's Disease) (Chicago, IL)
• USC-AbbVie - Medical Affairs + Health Impact: Therapeutic Areas (Neuroscience - Pipeline Portfolio) (Chicago, IL)
• USC-AbbVie - Medical Affairs + Health Impact: Therapeutic Areas (Neuroscience - Pipeline Psychiatry) (Florham Park, NJ)
• USC-AbbVie - Medical Affairs + Health Impact: Therapeutic Areas (Neuroscience - Psychiatry) (Florham Park, NJ)
• USC-AbbVie - Medical Affairs + Health Impact: Therapeutic Areas (Immunology - Dermatology) (Chicago, IL)
• USC-AbbVie - Medical Affairs + Health Impact: Therapeutic Areas (Eye Care) (Chicago, IL)
• USC-AbbVie - Clinical Development (Eye Care) (Irvine, CA)
• USC-AbbVie - Pharmacokinetic and Translational Science (Irvine, CA)

USC-AbbVie - Medical Affairs + Health Impact: Global Medical Operations (Medical Program Management)

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

Positions Available: 1

Location: Chicago, IL

The one-year Medical Affairs + Health Impact: Global Medical Operations Fellowships focus on providing exposure to three pillars of functionality: Global Scientific Publications, Medical Program Management, and Global Medical Information. The fellow will be able to develop firsthand experiences in medical information functional operations, portfolio management and strategy, or global strategic publications. This program will provide fellows the necessary tools to become successful professionals within the pharmaceutical industry and the opportunity to network with a lasting legacy of alumni fellows.

Medical Program Management Fellowship:

Act as an operational partner with Global medical teams and leadership across all AbbVie therapeutic areas to plan and execute a unique blend of medical activities including medical strategy, congresses, symposiums, ad boards, medical education, launch readiness preparation, and more. Develop a strong foundation of business acumen and firsthand understanding of the critical connections between Medical strategy, Operations, and Global execution.

Application Requirements

The candidate must be a US citizen/permanent resident and have completed a PharmD, MD, or 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.

About USC

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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