Biopharmaceutical Fellowships

The Biopharmaceutical Industry Fellowships program at MCPHS (Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences) is designed to launch the careers of Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) graduates in the biotech industry. Established in 2003, the program partners with leading companies to offer extensive experience in a corporate environment, focusing on honing both business and clinical skills.

• The mission is to develop strong industry leaders through significant hands-on experience in various functional areas.
• The program provides an academic setting for fellows to grow their careers through teaching and research experience, alongside immersive industry experience with high-level hands-on work in innovative biotech companies.
• Functional areas of interest include Clinical Development, Commercial, Drug Safety, Health Outcomes and Economics, Medical Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Fellows have the opportunity to rotate through multiple core functional areas, enhancing their understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry and fostering collaboration with colleagues.
• The fellowship companies include Agios, Alexion, Biogen, Embecta, Moderna, Novartis, Pfizer, Sanofi, Sarepta Therapeutics, Sumitomo Pharma America, and Takeda.
• For PharmD students aspiring to enter the biopharmaceutical industry, MCPHS offers a free guide titled "From PharmD to Industry: A Fellowship Guide," which provides insights from current fellows and industry professionals, a structured pathway for the application process, and activities to aid in decision-making and preparation of application materials.

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