Dear Prospective Candidate,

Bausch + Lomb, in collaboration with USC's Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, offers an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to the development of ophthalmic therapeutics within our Pharmaceuticals and Consumer products division. Fellows will contribute to eye health innovations while developing essential skills for a career as a clinical scientist in the pharmaceutical industry. Fellowship positions will be based in Irvine, California.

Clinical Development fellows will have the opportunity to:

• Develop an understanding of clinical development strategy and execution, enabling advancement of Bausch + Lomb’s innovative Pharmaceuticals and Consumer eye care pipeline, from first-in-human through global marketing approval
• Provide clinical input to inform the design and execution of clinical studies, drawing from scientific literature reviews and competitive intelligence analysis
• Contribute to authoring key study documents such as protocols, procedure manuals, and Investigator’s Brochures. Also, clinical sections of Regulatory dossiers such a briefing packages, safety updates, and other submissions
• Participate in data review, analysis, and reporting
• Complete a research project aligned with Bausch + Lomb’s research interests and present the findings at a scientific conference
• Interact with leaders in R&D Pharmaceutical and Consumer Products in the Irvine, California office

Bausch + Lomb's mission is to help people see better to live better. Our fellowship program aims to accelerate your career in the pharmaceutical industry and develop future leaders who will contribute to advancing eye health through innovative medicines and devices.

Fellows in our program will benefit from the academic component at the USC Mann School, one of the nation's leading schools of pharmacy. Opportunities include taking graduate courses, lecturing at USC Mann School, and engaging with the strong network of USC alumni.

Application Requirements

Please submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Letter of Intent through the Personal Placement Service (PPS) to request an interview. Interviews are granted on a competitive basis. This is not the formal application. Please apply through the USC application portal found on this page to be considered for this position. Applications submitted through PPS will only be used to contact final-round candidates for interviews at ASHP Midyear Meeting.

The Letter of Intent should address your career goals in industry and why you're interested in the USC-Bausch + Lomb Clinical Development Fellowship. Address letters to: William C. Gong, Pharm.D. (no physical address required).

Applicants must submit their application on the ASHP PPS portal and the USC Application Portal:

https://provost.sma.usc.edu/prog/usc_alfred_e_mann_school_of_pharmacy_and_pharmaceutical_sciences_fellowship)

Please follow these document conventions:

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

Eligibility requirements:

To be admitted to the USC Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship programs, the candidate must:

• Have completed a PharmD, MD, or PhD in applicable field from an accredited university within 5 years of starting the fellowship
• Good oral and written communication skills, ethics, professionalism, leadership, and an interest in the biopharmaceutical industry
• Minimum GPA of 3.0

Applicants can check their application status by logging into the USC portal.

For additional information, visit: https://mann.usc.edu/program/fellowship-programs/

Thank you for your interest in the USC-Bausch + Lomb Clinical Development Fellowship.

Best Regards,

About Bausch + Lomb

Bausch + Lomb is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world – from birth through every phase of life. Its comprehensive portfolio of approximately 400 products includes contact lenses, lens care products, eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products and ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments. Founded in 1853, Bausch + Lomb has a significant global research and development, manufacturing and commercial footprint with approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in nearly 100 countries. Bausch + Lomb is headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, with corporate offices in Bridgewater, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.bausch.com and connect with us on X, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

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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