Sarepta Therapeutics – Scientific Communications Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Commuting benefits

Job summary

The Pharmacy Postdoctoral Fellow will join Sarepta's Global Scientific Communications (Sci Comms) team for a two-year commitment. The objective is to develop and execute a holistic strategic communication plan that supports Sarepta’s platforms by building timely, balanced, evidence-based scientific narratives for cross-functional stakeholders.

The Fellow will be immersed in publication and medical communication activities related to clinical research, health economics and outcomes research, and

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from ACPE-accredited program
• Eligible for MA pharmacist licensure
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong time management and leadership abilities
• Ability to work independently on various projects at industry site and Northeastern University

Responsibilities

• Drive development of scientific publications (abstracts, posters, manuscripts) per good publication practices
• Review publications for scientific quality and data accuracy
• Develop medical field decks, booth collateral, digital assets, and symposium content
• Coordinate cross-functional alignment and review of scientific communications
• Collaborate with medical communication agencies to support publication and congress plans
• Identify and propose improvements to current processes

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Time management

Leadership abilities

Independent work

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree

Massachusetts pharmacist licensure

Job description

About the Opportunity

About Northeastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships Program Northeastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships Program is a two-year experiential program designed to advance lifelong learning and the education and training of Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) 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 innovative biopharmaceutical industry partners while engaging with Northeastern University faculty in professional and career development, teaching, service, and scholarly activities.

About Sarepta Therapeutics

Sarepta is a global biotechnology company on an urgent mission to engineer precision genetic medicine for rare diseases that devastate lives and cut futures short. The company is advancing drug development by driving efficiencies, shortening the time from lab to patient, and building gene therapy manufacturing capacity. Sarepta collaborates with health networks and payers while rethinking pricing models for innovative treatments in development. The organization is dedicated to transforming genetic understanding into genetic medicine for patients with rare diseases.

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Postdoctoral Fellow will join the Sarepta Global Scientific Communications (Sci Comms) team for a two-year commitment. The objective of the Global Sci Comms team is to develop and execute a holistic strategic communication plan that supports Sarepta’s platforms and programs by building timely, balanced, evidence-based scientific narratives that provide clear and consistent content for a wide range of cross-functional stakeholders. This fellowship is designed to provide the Fellow with in-depth experience within Scientific Communications through collaboration with internal cross-functional teams and engagement with external experts on key company initiatives. The Fellow will be immersed in publication and medical communication activities related to clinical research, health economics and outcomes research, and real-world evidence. The Fellow will support strategic dissemination of data across a wide range of channels and lead diverse projects throughout the two-year program based on business needs and professional interests.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-accredited institution
• Eligible for pharmacist licensure in the Commonwealth 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 University

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Drive the development of scientific publications, including abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts, in adherence to good publication practices
• Review draft publications for scientific quality and data accuracy
• Develop medical field decks, booth collateral, digital assets, and symposium content aligned with platform strategic imperatives
• Obtain cross-functional alignment among relevant internal stakeholders and coordinate review, approval, and related activities associated with the development of scientific communications and publications
• Collaborate with medical communication agencies to support the timely execution of publication, congress, and medical communication plans
• Identify and propose innovative solutions to resolve issues and improve efficiencies in current processes

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.

Benefits

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

About Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.

Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California.

Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses.

Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.