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Posted: 16-Oct-24

Location: Irvine, 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. 

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)  

Drug Delivery Sciences

AbbVie's Drug Delivery Sciences Department, located in Irvine, CA and part of Development Sciences, has established top-tier drug delivery capabilities (e.g., bioerodible sustained release, delivery devices) to support a diverse portfolio of small molecules and biologics. The one-year Drug Delivery Sciences fellowship focuses on the design and development of innovative drug delivery systems and related technologies, including new approaches and adaptations of existing systems. This fellowship aims to provide postdoctoral researchers with exposure to R&D in the pharmaceutical industry, while fostering their scientific and professional development. The fellow will also have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across various departments and disciplines within R&D.

In the past, Drug Delivery Sciences fellows have had the opportunity to:

• Play a key role in advancing AbbVie's scientific capabilities in one or more areas of drug delivery.
• Participate in various projects that foster internal and external collaborations.
• Collaborate with scientists both within and outside the department to design and evaluate drug delivery systems, helping to create new products that address unmet medical needs.
• Contribute to experiments on early-stage development of innovative sustained drug delivery products and assist in identifying new drug candidates.
• Attend internal meetings, congresses, national meetings, and participate in field immersion experiences with MOSLs.
• Publish research findings and share them both internally and externally.

Please be advised to apply for this fellowship, candidates must hold:

• PhD. in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, polymer chemistry, colloidal chemistry, physical chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, or a related field.
• Expertise in drug delivery-related areas such as formulation, physical and chemical characterization, drug targeting, and relevant biology, or medical devices is highly desirable.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, professionalism, leadership, and a keen interest in the biopharmaceutical industry are also essential.

Application Requirements 

Please submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Letter of Intent through the USC Mann School Portal only to request for an interview.  

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_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 Drug Delivery Sciences Fellowship. Letters of intent should be addressed to: 

Best Regards, 

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