Scholar Rock – Global Scientific Communications Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Boston, MA (On-site)

$60K/yr – $85K/yrIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own a two-year Global Scientific Communications Fellowship focused on SMA, spanning medical communications, publications, medical information, and congress planning, with a path to leadership in medical affairs across a global cross-functional environment.

  • Lead medical communications content development and external engagement initiatives.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration, publications planning, and medical information strategy.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Scholar Rock’s Global Scientific Communications Fellowship is a two-year program that provides PharmD graduates with comprehensive, hands-on experience in medical affairs. This fellowship offers the unique opportunity to develop deep expertise in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a rare neuromuscular disease, as well as gain exposure to Scholar Rock’s broader neuromuscular pipeline of innovative therapies. Through core areas such as medical communications, publications, medical information, and congress planning, the fellow will engage in global cross-functional collaboration, contribute to the communication of emerging science, and support the strategic dissemination of data that advances patient care worldwide. Through a phased training model, the program emphasizes both foundational knowledge and leadership development to prepare fellows for a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Learning Objectives:
  • - Develop deep expertise in the principles and practices of scientific and medical communications.
  • - Understand the strategic role of communications in product lifecycle management.
  • - Gain experience working in a global cross-functional matrix environment.
  • - Enhance project management, critical thinking, and scientific writing skills, while strengthening leadership, team building, and a sense of ownership and accountability.
  • - Build a professional network within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.
  • - Develop a broad understanding of the biotechnology industry landscape, including drug development processes and organizational dynamics.
  • Program Overview:
  • Year 1: Foundational Training and Cross-Functional Immersion

Requirements

  • 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 a variety of projects at both the industry site and Northeastern
  • Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills

Preferred

  • Prior internship experience in medical affairs or scientific communications is desirable

Benefits

  • Northeastern University 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.
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