USC-Neurocrine Biosciences

The USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences–Neurocrine Biosciences one-year Clinical Development Fellowship is designed to provide a foundational understanding in drug development and clinical research. This fellowship program provides hands-on experience in the strategic planning, execution, and data analysis of early- and late-stage clinical trials across clinical programs in neurology, psychiatry, and endocrinology. Upon completion of this program, the fellow will be prepared for the challenges of a career in clinical development in the pharmaceutical industry.

Fellowship Objectives

• Train as a member of the Clinical Development team to gain insight into the opportunities and challenges of a career in clinical research
• Gain an understanding of the strategic and operational components of Phase I-IV clinical trials including planning, recruitment, execution, and closeout while operating within Good Clinical Practice (GCP), International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH), internal protocols and other guidelines as appropriate
• Contribute to scientific writing and/or review of key study documents, such as protocol, statistical analysis plan (SAP), informed consent form (ICF), investigator brochure (IB), and clinical study report (CSR)
• Participate in clinical monitoring and ongoing data collection, review, analysis, and reporting
• Collaborate with key cross-functional partners including Clinical Operations, Program Management, Quality Assurance, Drug Safety, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs
• Serve as subject matter expert on clinical matters with focus on Immunology and Rheumatology in support of pipeline programs
• Identify development program needs and data gaps and collaborate internally to help drive appropriate solutions and projects
• Develop, implement, and present a research project with intent to disseminate/publish
• Collaborate with the other Neurocrine Fellows
• Complete graduate coursework at USC with the opportunity to complete a graduate certificate in US Regulatory Affairs or Healthcare Decision Analysis
• Participate in the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Professional Development and Leadership Retreat

Candidate Application Information

• Requirements
  • PharmD, MD, or PhD in applicable field from an accredited university within previous 5 years
  • Good oral and written communication skills, ethics, professionalism, leadership, and an interest in the biopharmaceutical industry
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
• How to Apply
  • The application process will open on October 10, 2024
  • The USC Postdoctoral Fellowship Portal can be accessed online at https://provost.sma.usc.edu/prog/usc_alfred_e_mann_school_of_pharmacy_and_pharmaceutical_sciences_fellowship/
  • You will need to submit the following to USC:
    • Email addresses of three references
    • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
    • Letter of intent
    • Official professional or graduate school transcripts
  • In addition to applying through USC, please apply through American Society of Health-System Pharmacists’ (ASHP) Personal Placement Service (PPS)
  • Final interviews will be conducted at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, which will take place the week of December 9-11, 2024
  • Final due date for all application documents to USC is December 13, 2024
  • Program starts on July 1, 2025
  • Please address your letter of intent to:

Thank you for your interest in the USC-Neurocrine Biosciences Field Medical Affairs/Medical Science Liaison Fellow Additional information and application information are available at: https://provost.sma.usc.edu/prog/usc_alfred_e_mann_school_of_pharmacy_and_pharmaceutical_sciences_fellowship/

About USC-Neurocrine Biosciences

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.

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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