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Posted: 12-Nov-25

Location: Foster City, California

Type: Fellowship

Categories:

Pharmacy

Job Setting:

Pharmaceutical Science/Industry

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 Fellowship Candidate, 

The USC-Gilead Sciences HIV Prevention Medical Affairs Fellowship program will provide an opportunity for a recent PharmD graduate to learn the skills necessary to excel in a career in the pharmaceutical industry within Medical Affairs, focusing on Gilead’s HIV prevention strategy in the United States. The Fellow will play a key role in the creation of medical strategy, content, and the dissemination of best-in-class medical information. The fellowship is based at the Gilead headquarters in Foster City, California.  

Duration: 2 years (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028) 

Positions Available: 1 

Location: Foster City, California 

U.S. Medical Affairs HIV Prevention Fellowship Activities: 

Develop Strategic Thinking:
The fellow will help create and implement strategies to end the HIV epidemic through the HIV
Prevention Plan of Action (POA), which drives Gilead’s activities across the HIV Landscape.

Medical Affairs Content:
The fellow will be involved with the creation, updating, and reviewing of Medical Affairs content
such as reactive slide decks, FAQ documents, Medical Affairs advisory presentations, and
Commercial Learning and Development Presentations.

Additionally, the fellow will support the development of content aimed at effectively educating
healthcare providers on guidelines, protocols, and efficacy and safety profiles.

The fellow will be involved in the development and delivery of training material for the sales
and medical scientist teams. The fellow will collaborate with Global and U.S. Medical Affairs
Colleagues to cover major HIV Prevention conferences, delivering timely conference
summaries to Medical Scientists and U.S. Providers.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:
The fellow will collaborate with colleagues from other departments (Medical Information, Global
Medical Affairs, Marketing, Clinical Research, Government Affairs) to learn about the role and
value of Medical Affairs within the wider organization.

Compliance:
The fellow will learn and comply with regulations and guidance from the various national and
global regulatory agencies that govern the pharmaceutical industry.

Additional Activities:
Based on the fellow’s interest, there is an opportunity to participate in rotations with other
departments to gain comprehensive experience and skills in the pharmaceutical industry.
Examples include clinical research, regulatory affairs, and patient access.

The fellow may also have the opportunity to engage in scientific discussions with Key Opinion
Leaders during field rides with the Medical Scientists.

USC Graduate Coursework:
Fellows may complete graduate coursework at the University of Southern California with the
opportunity to pursue a Graduate Certificate in a variety of fields.

Leadership & Career Development:
Fellows will have opportunities for leadership, teaching, and professional growth, including
mentoring PharmD students and engaging in professional development activities such as goal
setting, strengths identification/assessments, advising, coaching, and mentoring at USC.

Minimum Application Requirements:

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

Interview Requests: Interviews are limited and will be scheduled on a rolling basis. For early consideration, please submit your application, including your CV and a letter of intent, by November 30, 2025 and at the following link: https://provost.sma.usc.edu/prog/usc_alfred_e_mann_school_of_pharmacy_and_pharmaceutical_sciences_fellowship_2026-2027/

Please follow the document conventions listed below:  

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  

Additional information and application materials are available at:  https://mann.usc.edu/program/fellowship-programs/admissions/ 

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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