Cubist Pharmaceuticals Fellowship in Drug Information and Medical Affairs
Worcester
Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc., in collaboration with the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Worcester, is pleased to offer a two year post-doctoral fellowship program in Drug Information and Medical Affairs.
Fellowship overview
This fellowship program is designed to offer Doctor of Pharmacy graduates in-depth experience in Drug Information and Medical Affairs within a biopharmaceutical industry setting. In addition, PharmD graduates will have the opportunity to enhance their clinical and academic background in conjunction with the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Worcester. Overall, this fellowship program will provide the training and experiences necessary to prepare the fellow for a career in the competitive pharmaceutical industry in areas such as Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, and Clinical Liaisons.
During the first year of the fellowship, the fellow will gain exposure to various areas and departments within the pharmaceutical industry with a primary focus in Drug Information. The fellow will personify the clinical, scientific, and technical face for Cubist to both external customers and internal colleagues. The fellow will become an integral member of the Drug Information team, which consists of a number of highly qualified and well-trained healthcare professionals including pharmacists and nurses who utilize their clinical expertise daily in order to fulfill the mission of providing accurate, balanced, timely information about Cubist products and their role in the practice of medicine.
During the second year of the fellowship, the fellow will gain a broader
experience in Medical Affairs under the supervision and mentorship of
senior Medical Affairs staff. Activities within Medical Affairs will
be selected based on the fellow’s experience and interests as
well as current needs of the company. Opportunities may include participation
in clinical research, support of sales and marketing functions, review
of promotional materials, development of CME programs, and scientific
liaison with researchers and opinion leaders in infectious diseases.
The fellow will have the opportunity to teach, develop and coordinate
classes at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in
Worcester. In addition, the fellow will attend and present at a monthly
seminar at MCPHS with fellows and residents from MCPHS affiliated programs.
Finally, the fellow will have the opportunity to publish at least one
review article per fellowship year, and precept students on advanced
elective clinical rotations.
Eligibility
Applicants must be a Doctor of Pharmacy candidate from an ACPE accredited institution prior to the start of the fellowship year, and must be a bright and enthusiastic professional with excellent communications and time-management skills. The fellow will be selected on a nationally competitive basis by the fellowship program coordinators at Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc and MCPHS.
Compensation
The fellow will receive a competitive stipend along with health benefits. Attendance at one or more major scientific conferences will be supported by the company.
Application
Please send curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and cover letter to the address below by December 31st, 2007.
Ani I. Inguilizian, PharmD
Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
65 Hayden Avenue
Lexington, MA 02421
ani.inguilizian@cubist.com