Global Scientific Communications Fellow-Medical Affairs & SMA

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University in Cambridge, MA hosts the Global Scientific Communications fellowship for PharmD graduates. This two-year program provides hands-on medical affairs experience, with focus areas spanning medical communications, publications, medical information, and congress planning.

Fellows will develop expertise in SMA and gain exposure to the neuromuscular pipeline while collaborating across cross-functional teams and mentorship opportunities.

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 with proficiency in creating clear, data‑driven scientific presentations in PowerPoint.
• Strong time management and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative on projects at both the industry site and Northeastern.
• Team‑oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Prior internship experience in medical affairs or scientific communications is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of scientific content and educational resources across global and regional teams.
• Drive components of the global publication plan and synthesize clinical data across communication channels.
• Lead the development of global standard response documents and translate HCP insights into broader strategy.
• Independently manage congress planning projects, including booth strategy, content and post-congress activities.
• Provide mentorship to incoming fellows or interns and lead a fellowship legacy project.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Leadership

Independent work

Team orientation

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy degree (ACPE-accredited)

Massachusetts pharmacist licensure

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Northeastern University in Cambridge, MA hosts the Global Scientific Communications fellowship for PharmD graduates. This two-year program provides hands-on medical affairs experience, with focus areas spanning medical communications, publications, medical information, and congress planning.

Fellows will develop expertise in SMA and gain exposure to the neuromuscular pipeline while collaborating across cross-functional teams and mentorship opportunities.