2022-2023 Biopharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program - One-Year Fellowship U.S. Medical Affairs Immunology
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One-Year Fellowship U.S. Medical Affairs Immunology 2022-2023 Biopharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program
About AbbVie Fellowship Mentors
AbbVie is a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical company committed to
developing innovative advanced therapies for some of the world’s most complex
and critical conditions. The company’s mission is to use its expertise, dedicated
people and unique approach to innovation to markedly improve treatments
across four primary therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, virology, and
neuroscience. With our medicines benefitting more than 26 million people living Robert R. Pearson, Pharm.D. Sarah Cross, Ph.D. Sheila R. Stanley, M.S., Ph.D. Lauren Law, Pharm.D. Jessica Suboticki, Ph.D.
in more than 200 countries, AbbVie employees are working every day to advance National Field Director,
U.S. Medical Affairs,
Scientific Director,
U.S. Medical Affairs,
Medical Science Liaison Field
Director, U.S. Medical Affairs,
Senior Medical Science Liaison,
U.S. Medical Affairs,
Scientific Director,
U.S. Medical Affairs,
Immunology-Gastroenterology Immunology-Gastroenterology Immunology-Gastroenterology Immunology-Gastroenterology Immunology-Rheumatology
health solutions for people around the world.
Our approximately 30,000 employees are scientists, researchers, communicators,
manufacturing specialists and regulatory experts located around the globe.
Together as a cross-functional team, we come up with new approaches to
addressing today’s health issues—from life-threatening illness to chronic conditions.
We target specific difficult-to-cure diseases where we can leverage our core Lauren Smith, Pharm.D. Sandra Ciecinski, Pharm.D. Tanjinatus Oishi, Ph.D. Megha B. Shah, Pharm.D. Kassim Rahawi, Pharm.D.
Assistant Scientific Director, Senior Scientific Manager, Assistant Scientific Director Associate Scientific Director, Associate Scientific Director,
R&D expertise to advance science. We’re constantly working to create solutions U.S. Medical Affairs,
Immunology-Rheumatology
U.S. Medical Affairs,
Immunology-Rheumatology
U.S. Medical Affairs,
Immunology-Rheumatology
U.S. Medical Affairs,
Dermatology
U.S. Medical Affairs,
Dermatology
that go beyond treating the illness to have a positive impact on patients’ lives, on
societies—and on science itself. At AbbVie, we see a future full of possibility,
where health is in reach and patient lives are improved.
Additionally, Forbes recently named AbbVie as one of 2019’s best employers for
new graduates!
Blair Kaplan, Pharm.D. Sarah Ofori, Pharm.D. Brenton Bialik, Pharm.D. Saajan Shah, Pharm.D. Wes Matthias, Pharm.D.
Associate Scientific Director, Assistant Scientific Director, Assistant Scientific Director, Assistant Scientific Director Senior Director, U.S. Medical
Fellowship Mission
U.S. Medical Affairs, U.S. Medical Affairs, U.S. Medical Affairs, U.S. Medical Affairs, Affairs, Immunology-Medical
Dermatology Dermatology Immunology Cross-Franchise Immunology Cross-Franchise Payer Strategy
Our mission is to empower our medical affairs fellows to realize their full potential
while making an impact on patients’ lives. We aim to equip our fellows with the
necessary skills to become industry professionals by providing them with the tools
to set clear strategic goals, guide innovation, think critically, and team build. Our
focus on professional development will support the ability of our fellows to create Cynthia Theigs, Pharm.D.
Director, U.S. Medical Affairs,
Richard Thielen, Ph.D.
Associate Director, U.S. Medical
Isaac Hong, Pharm.D.
Medical Science Liaison, U.S.
Luke Bunkers, Pharm.D.
Medical Science Liaison, U.S.
Immunology-Medical
and maintain professional and personal relationships, ultimately preparing them for
Affairs, Immunology-Medical Medical Affairs, Immunology- Medical Affairs, Immunology-
Payer Strategy Payer Strategy Gastroenterology Gastroenterology
a fulfilling career in pharmaceutical industry.
Current Fellows
Tamica Collins, Ph.D. Kelly Chan, Pharm.D. Chibuzo Obi, Pharm.D. Kayla Judson, Pharm.D.
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Post-Doctoral Fellow Post-Doctoral Fellow
U.S. Medical Affairs, U.S. Medical Affairs, U.S. Medical Affairs, U.S. Medical Affairs,
Immunology-Gastroenterology Immunology-Rheumatology Immunology-Dermatology Medical Payer Strategy
U.S. Medical Affairs Fellowship
Overview Pharmaceutical Industry
Experience
Founded in 2019, the fellowship
program aims to provide exceptional The one-year medical affairs
biopharmaceutical industry training for fellowship provides an opportunity to
Doctor of Pharmacy graduates with a learn the skills necessary to excel as
broad exposure within the Immunology a pharmacist in medical affairs. The
Therapeutic Area. fellowship will provide a balanced
structure of learning and immersive
This program will prepare fellows for a
work experience, which may include:
career in the pharmaceutical industry
by focusing on developing a deep • Receiving training on and applying
understanding of medical affairs and regulations related to the medical
how it ties into the business. review of pharmaceutical promotion
The fellowship provides significant • Developing knowledge of AbbVie’s
experience in a corporate setting, Immunology products, clinical trials,
enabling fellows to hone their and associated disease states
business and clinical skills. • Contributing to the launch
The program also aims to foster preparation of new indications
professional development; provide • Conducting literature evaluations
intensive, hands-on training; and and critically analyzing clinical data
expose fellows to a variety of industry- U.S. Medical Affairs, Medical
• Partnering with cross-functional
based opportunities. teams on pipeline and on-market Payer Strategy
assets to gain understanding of
Fellow Development (Cross-Therapeutic) the field medical team’s strategy, create
product life-cycle management
• Professional development to promote Medical Payer Strategy is a team necessary resources, lead disease state
• Evaluating the competitive landscape
learning agility, leadership, critical housed within the Value and Access and product training, and generate real-
and preparing gap analyses
thinking, and team-building skills arm of U.S. Medical Affairs. Our team world evidence. Medical Payer Strategy
• Developing materials for training the is the perfect place for someone who
consists of health care professionals
• Networking to establish both personal Field Medical Team (Medical Science is interested in the complexities of the
(predominantly PharmDs and PhDs)
and professional relationships among Liaisons - MSLs, or Medical Outcomes U.S. health care system, has strong
Science Liaisons - MOSLs) who have a strategic mindset and are
colleagues, industry professionals, and clinical and communication skills, and is
therapeutic area experts in addition
health care providers • Spending up to 20 percent of time passionate about patient care.
to having an extensive knowledge of
traveling for congresses, national
the U.S. health care system. The main
meetings, and field immersion
function of the Medical Payer Strategy
experiences with MSLs
team is to ensure that every patient
has access to the life-changing and/
or life-saving medications that are
currently available. We collaborate with
many cross-functional partners to set
Application Process
The AbbVie Pharmaceutical Industry accredited institution. Substantial
Fellowship Program provides a unique background knowledge in
opportunity with a field leader, preparing a related field is a plus. All candidates
PhamDs and PhDs for successful careers must be authorized to work in the United
in industry. Candidates are encouraged to States on a permanent basis without
review the application requirements and requiring sponsorship.
deadlines, as admission into the program
is competitive. Available Positions:*
• Immunology/Gastroenterology Fellow
AbbVie’s Commitment to
• Immunology/Rheumatology Fellow
Equality
• Immunology/Dermatology Fellow
AbbVie is committed to equity, equality,
• Medical Payer Strategy Fellow
diversity, and inclusion (EED&I). It’s fun- (Cross Therapeutic)
damental to who we are and it’s just how
*Subject to change
we “do good business”. This includes
valuing diverse perspectives, creating an
inclusive culture and treating all employ-
Admission
ees with dignity and respect. To apply, send the following materials
to usmafellowships@abbvie.com:
At AbbVie, having a diverse and inclusive
culture is a business imperative. We are • Letter of intent
committed to operating with integrity, • Two references with email addresses
driving innovation, transforming lives,
• Two letters of recommendation sent
serving our community, and embracing
via email from each of the two
diversity and inclusion. It is not only the
references directly
right thing to do, it strengthens our ability
to innovate and is crucial to our ability to • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
deliver now and into the future. • Unofficial pharmacy school transcript
Contact Information
• Any additional materials that the
Developing and bringing innovative, life- Kelly Chan, Pharm.D. Chibuzo Obi, Pharm.D.
candidate feels would be useful to the
changing medicines to patients requires Post-Doctoral Fellow, Post-Doctoral Fellow,
interview committee
diversity of thought – and diversity U.S. Medical Affairs, U.S. Medical Affairs,
of thought comes from a diverse Immunology-Rheumatology Immunology-Dermatology
Deadline
workforce. Additionally important,
Candidates are required to submit Email: kelly.chan@abbvie.com Email: chibuzo.obi@abbvie.com
we serve a wide variety of patient
populations around the world, and it is all required application materials by
Tamica Collins, Ph.D. Kayla Judson, Pharm.D.
crucial that as a company, we reflect November 22, 2021.*
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Post-Doctoral Fellow,
them and represent their voices. U.S. Medical Affairs, U.S. Medical Affairs,
*Interviews will be conducted on a rolling
basis and early application is strongly Immunology-Gastroenterology Immunology-Medical Payer Strategy
Requirements for Eligibility
encouraged Email: tamica.collins@abbvie.com Email: kayla.judson@abbvie.com
A successful candidate must be a
Pharm.D. graduate from an ACPE
AbbVie Inc. 1 N. Waukegan Road North Chicago, Illinois 60064 www.abbvie.com
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