This is NOT the formal application. Please apply through the USC application portal to be considered for this position.
Applications submitted through PPS will only be used to contact second-round candidates for interviews at ASHP Midyear Meeting.
Dear Prospective Candidate,
AbbVie Inc., in collaboration with the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences , offers you a distinctive pharmaceutical industry fellowship advantage – a global, diverse, research-based organization that will develop your skills, expand your potential, and optimize your career.
This year, fellowships are offered in the following areas:
USC-AbbVie - Clinical Development (Irvine, CA)
USC-AbbVie - Clinical Pharmacology (Irvine, CA)
USC-AbbVie - Drug Delivery Sciences (Irvine, CA)
USC-AbbVie - Medical Affairs + Health Impact - Eye Care (Chicago, IL)
USC-AbbVie - Medical Affairs + Health Impact - Evidence Planning & Execution (Chicago, IL)
USC-AbbVie - Medical Affairs + Health Impact - Global Medical Information (Chicago, IL)
USC-AbbVie - Medical Affairs + Health Impact - Global Scientific Publications (Irvine, CA)
USC-AbbVie - Medical Affairs + Health Impact - Immunology – Dermatology and Gastroenterology (Chicago, IL)
USC-AbbVie - Medical Affairs + Health Impact - Medical Program Management (Chicago, IL)
USC-AbbVie - Medical Affairs + Health Impact - Medical Payer Strategy (Chicago, IL)
USC-AbbVie - Medical Affairs + Health Impact - Neuroscience – Psychiatry (Florham Park, NJ)
USC-AbbVie - Medical Affairs + Health Impact - Specialty (Chicago, IL)
USC-AbbVie - Pharmaceutical Sciences (Irvine, CA)
USC-AbbVie - Research Pharmacology (Irvine, CA)
The Global Medical Affairs-Medical Program Management fellow will have the opportunity to:
Partner across AbbVie therapeutic areas (TAs) and geographies to gain insights and firsthand experiences strategizing and executing a unique blend of activities including but not limited to developing Medical Strategy, planning and executing External Engagements (Ad Boards, Congresses, Symposiums, Medical Education), and Launch Readiness activities.
Gain critical Medical Affairs and corporate organizational business acumen including financial planning, organizational and operational execution
Work in collaboration with Global Scientific Publications, Global Medical Information, and Evidence Solution fellows to expand knowledge across other sub-functions
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with TA VPs, Medical Directors, Medical Science Liaisons, Area TA Leads, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and other External Experts (EEs)
Please be advised: If you have interest in more than one sub-function within the Medical Affairs functional area, you are encouraged to apply to each position of interest to be considered. Of note, there will be no penalty for applying to more than one sub-function.
AbbVie’s mission is to create an innovation-driven, patient-focused specialty biopharmaceutical company capable of achieving sustainable top-tier performance through outstanding execution and a consistent stream of innovative new medicines which have a remarkable impact on people’s lives. Today, our medicines help 57 million people living in more than 175 countries, and we are making significant advancements with a robust pipeline of potential new medicines.
Fellows in our program have the benefit to further enhance their experience through the academic component at the USC Mann, one of the nation's leading schools of pharmacy. Fellows are given the opportunity to take graduate courses in the Regulatory Science program, teach in a classroom setting or in small group discussions relevant to their practice at the USC Mann School, and share in the strong network of USC alumni.
Application Requirements
Please submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Letter of Intent through the USC Mann School online application portal to request for an interview. Interviews at the ASHP Midyear meeting are limited and are granted on a competitive basis.
Please follow the document conventions listed below:
CV
Document type: PDF
Document name: Last Name_First Name_CV.pdf
Letter of intent
Document type: PDF
Document name: Last Name_First Name_LOI_ Program of Interest .pdf
The letter of intent should address your career goals in industry and why you are interested in the USC-AbbVie Medical Program Management Fellowship. Letters of intent should be addressed to:
William C. Gong, PharmD, FASHP, FCSHP Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy
Executive Director, Fellowship Programs University of Southern California
USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 1985 Zonal Avenue Los Angeles, California 90089
Thank you for your interest in the USC-AbbVie Medical Affairs Fellowship.
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.