Market Access Strategy Fellow – Trade & Distribution

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

Job summary

Northeastern University’s Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program invites a Doctor of Pharmacy graduate to join a two‑year North American Commercial – US Market Access Trade and Distribution Strategy fellowship based in Boston, MA. The role emphasizes strategy, channel management and cross‑functional teamwork within a dynamic industry setting.

You will work with USMA, pricing, contracting, analytics, and field teams to support launches, access and distribution across the portfolio, while

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.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative on a variety of projects at both the industry site and Northeastern.
• Demonstrated interest in market access, trade, distribution, and/or the business side of the pharmaceutical industry through coursework, APPE/IPPE rotations, internships, or extracurricular involvement.
• Familiarity with the US healthcare system, including pharmaceutical procurement processes and the evolving reimbursement and payer landscape.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with strategic focus and attention to detail.
• Self‑starter with a learning mindset, business acumen and agility to thrive in a fast-paced, launch‑oriented environment.
• Direct retail and specialty pharmacy experience (e.g., APPE/IPPE, internship, or employment) with exposure to limited distribution networks, prior authorization, or patient onboarding workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support strategic/tactical projects for launch readiness across potential disease areas such as Type 1 Diabetes, Neuropathic Pain, DM1, APOL-1 Mediated Kidney Disease, and Cystic Fibrosis
• Support and contribute to the design and execution of go‑to market and lifecycle trade and distribution strategies, including distribution channel planning, patient journey mapping, and stakeholder engagement across specialty pharmacies, distributors and wholesalers
• Gain exposure to trade and distribution channel management, including distribution agreements and fee for service contracting
• Build an understanding of the specialty pharmacy landscape including hub services models, limited distribution networks, and patient support program integration
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with marketing, legal, finance, supply chain and other partners to align trade strategy with brand access objectives

Skills

Pharmacist licensure

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership abilities

Independent work

Market access interest

US healthcare familiarity

Project management

Self-starter mindset

Retail/pharmacy experience

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (ACPE-accredited)

Job description

Northeastern University’s Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program invites a Doctor of Pharmacy graduate to join a two‑year North American Commercial – US Market Access Trade and Distribution Strategy fellowship based in Boston, MA. The role emphasizes strategy, channel management and cross‑functional teamwork within a dynamic industry setting.

You will work with USMA, pricing, contracting, analytics, and field teams to support launches, access and distribution across the portfolio, while