UNIV - Post_Doctoral Fellow - College of Pharmacy

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The one-year post-doctoral fellowship at MUSC Health is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed for a field-based medical affairs career. Fellows spend substantial time with SkinCeuticals, gaining hands-on experience in industry insights and medical communications in dermatology.

They will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, participate in advisory boards and IIT/CSS reviews, and prepare for leadership roles within the biopharmaceutical sector in

Qualifications

• Completed Doctor of Pharmacy, Medicine, or Philosophy degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in pursuing a biopharmaceutical industry career.
• US work authorization; visa sponsorship not provided.

Responsibilities

• Build a strong foundational background in dermatologic therapeutics.
• Communicate advanced scientific data to varied audiences.
• Engage with TLs, HCPs, and institutions to foster partnerships.
• Collaborate across SkinCeuticals/L’Oréal and internal teams.
• Support advisory boards and investigator-initiated studies reviews.
• Attend relevant scientific meetings and contribute to education.

Skills

Scientific communication

Medical Affairs knowledge

Dermatology understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Education

PharmD/PhD/MD

Job description

Job Description Summary

The one-year post-doctoral fellowship is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for a field-based medical affairs position. A significant portion of the fellowship program is spent with SkinCeuticals gaining hands‑on experience regarding the industry and Medical Affairs. The fellowship will prepare candidates for any field-based medical professional position within industry.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Unclassified

Cost Center

CC000768 COP Clinical Pharmacy-Outcomes Sciences

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

The one-year post-doctoral fellowship is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for a field-based medical affairs position. A significant portion of the fellowship program is spent with SkinCeuticals gaining hands‑on experience regarding the industry and Medical Affairs. The fellowship will prepare candidates for any field-based medical professional position within industry.

• Build a strong foundational background in the dermatologic therapeutic area and learn how to effectively communicate advanced scientific data on clinical research, disease state awareness, pipeline assets, and therapeutic trends in a fair balanced manner. 10%
• Work in the field with a Medical Affairs mentor to gain skills in effective communication of scientific data, application of medical strategy, and development of scientific partnerships with practitioners in dermatology. 10%
• Gain an understanding of Medical Affairs including thought leader (TL) engagement planning, territory management and the art of developing and fostering relationships with critical stakeholders, TLs, Health Care Professionals (HCPs) and institutions.10%
• Establish collaborative relationships with internal colleagues in various departments within SkinCeuticals/L’Oréal, as well as external colleagues.10%
• Learn medical trends and contribute actively to team projects of high impact to the medical team. 10%
• Attend and actively participate in relevant scientific and professional meetings, including major medical meetings, SkinCeuticals/L’Oréal Advisory Boards, and peer to peer education. 10%
• Participate in the review process and discussion strategy for Investigator Initiated Trials (IIT) as well as Company Sponsored Studies (CSS). 10%
• Creating, updating, and reviewing fair and scientifically balanced responses to unsolicited medical inquiries. 10%
• Strategically review medical literature to identify educational gaps. 5%

All fellows receive an affiliate faculty appointment at the MUSC College of Pharmacy. There they will have the opportunity to teach, serve on faculty committees, conduct continuing education programs, participate in various projects, and attend professional development opportunities. 15%

• Complete Research & Teaching Certificate Program.
• Participate in the MUSC College of Pharmacy Industrial Pharmacists Organization (IPhO).
• Complete a one-month drug information rotation at the MUSC – Health Drug Information Center.
• Teach in the College’s Pharmaceutical Industry Elective and other courses.
• Complete other professional development opportunities

Required Items

• Letter of Intent (LOI)
• Curriculum Vitae
• 2 letters of recommendation (LOR)
• Unofficial graduate degree transcript
• Qualifications: PharmD, PhD, or MD

Fellows are selected on a nationally competitive basis. Candidates must have completed a Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Medicine, or Doctor of Philosophy degree from an accredited institution before the start of the fellowship year. Candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills and a strong interest in pursuing a career within the biopharmaceutical industry. All candidates must have authorization to work in the United States throughout the duration of the one-year fellowship. No visa sponsorship will be provided.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry objects up to 15 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Ability to work alone in isolated areas, such as darkrooms. (Frequent) Additional New Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts as required. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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