Global Medical Affairs Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Medical Information & Operations and Medical Communications

About the Opportunity

About the Opportunity

Northeastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships Program is a two-year experiential program designed to advance lifelong learning and the education and training of Pharm.D. graduates. A key element of the program’s success is preparing Fellows to meet evolving workforce needs across various sectors of the pharmaceutical industry.

Fellows have the opportunity to work closely with our innovative biopharmaceutical industry partners, while engaging with Northeastern University faculty in professional and career development, teaching, service, and scholarly activities.

In partnership with Northeastern University, Dompé is offering a two-year fellowship in Global Medical Affairs - Medical Information & Operations and Medical Communications, based remotely.

About Dompé

Dompé is an Italian bio-pharmaceutical company that focuses on innovation, where a long tradition in the field of personal wellness goes hand-in-hand with a commitment to research and development to meet unsatisfied therapeutic needs. Established in 1940 in Milan, Dompé has a manufacturing hub in L’Aquila, and offices in Naples, Italy, and Tirana, Albania. The company has approximately 1,000 employees. The US headquarters of Dompé is based in San Mateo, CA, in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The Pharmacy Postdoctoral Fellow will join the Global Medical Information & Operations and Medical Communications teams for a two-year commitment, where they will be immersed in a variety of Global Medical Affairs activities. Year 1 is a dedicated immersion in Medical Information & Operations (6 months) and Medical Communications (6 months). Year 2 consists of two 6-month rotations in Global Medical Affairs functions, selected from: Medical Engagement Strategy, Evidence Generation (Integrated Evidence Generation, Real-World Evidence Generation, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Payer Engagement), Patient Advocacy, and Field Medical. Throughout Year 2, the fellow will continue to dedicate approximately 25% of their time to the Medical Information & Operations and/or Medical Communication teams, with the remaining time devoted to the active rotation. The fellow will also have the opportunity to learn about various industry functions such as Research & Development (Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics), Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, or the Commercial Organization through longitudinal projects.  The fellow will also have the opportunity to attend Medical Congresses.  Rotations may be extended at the discretion of the rotation supervisor. Other rotations can be arranged based on availability and interest of the fellow.

Responsibilities

Global Medical Information & Operations and Medical Communications:

Example job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop medical response letters, slide decks, infographics, videos and literature summaries for both internal and external stakeholders
• Partner cross-functionally to support execution of the Global Medical Strategy for the assigned product/disease area
• Provide medical review support of medical and promotional materials.
• Support medical information contact center operations, including escalation handling and analysis of inquiry volume and trend metrics
• Provide training on the assigned product/disease area to contact center staff, Medical Affairs vendor partners, and Field Medical teams
• Support the development and maintenance of the Key Scientific Platform for the assigned product/disease area
• Develop enduring materials for Medical Affairs booth and support the execution of the booth
• Attend relevant medical congresses to support the Medical Affairs booth, attend sessions and medical education symposia and provide summary reports
• Lead and execute a longitudinal research project
• Precept APPE students on rotation, as opportunities arise

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited institution
• Eligible for pharmacist licensure in the State of Massachusetts
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong time management and leadership abilities
• Strong clinical acumen or the ability to develop disease area-specific acumen
• Ability to work independently, collaborate in a cross-functional environment across multiple time zone, and take initiative on a variety of projects at both the industry site and Northeastern
• Demonstrated interest in Medical Information and Medical Communications through rotation experience, industry internships, or relevant coursework
   

Additional Information

Applicants should submit the following application materials by the priority deadline of October 31, 2026:
 

1. Curriculum vitae (CV), uploaded
2. Unofficial PharmD transcripts, uploaded
3. Cover letter, uploaded

Letters of Recommendation

Three formal Letters of Recommendation (LORs) must be submitted directly by the letter writers no later than November 23, 2026.

Each letter writer must include:

• The candidate's full name
• The fellowship program(s) to which the candidate is applying (e.g., Smith, John – Alnylam, GSK)

Please ask your letter writers to complete and submit the Letter of Recommendation Form along with their recommendation. Click here to access the form and share it with your letter writers.

Recommendations must be submitted directly by the recommender and cannot be submitted by the applicant.

Address cover letter and letters of recommendation to:

J. Andrew Orr-Skirvin, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Professor, Department of Pharmacy & Health Systems Sciences

Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program Director

360 Huntington Ave, 140 The Fenway R218
Boston, MA 02115

Northeastern University will not provide H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, or any other type of employment visa sponsorship for the successful applicant to this position, now or in the future.  STEM OPT is not compatible for this position. The successful applicant must be able to maintain valid work authorization in the United States throughout the entire appointment without Northeastern University's sponsorship for a visa. 

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

108S

Expected Hiring Range:

$60,315.00 - $85,192.50

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.