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Northeastern University · 3 months ago

Scholar Rock-Global Scientific Communications Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad

$59K/yr - $84K/yr

Northeastern University is offering a Global Scientific Communications Postdoctoral Research Fellow position at Scholar Rock, a biopharmaceutical company. The fellowship provides PharmD graduates with hands-on experience in medical affairs, focusing on scientific communications and collaboration in the pharmaceutical industry.

Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of scientifically accurate, balanced, and engaging content to support effective communication for healthcare professionals across the therapeutic area

Assist in the creation of medical education initiatives such as scientific symposia, field medical decks, infographics, and other educational materials designed for external engagement

Gain experience in strategic publication planning by participating in publication team meetings, helping define timelines, and ensuring alignment with broader medical communication objectives

Collaborate with internal and external authors on the development of manuscripts, abstracts, and posters for submission to peer-reviewed journals and major medical congresses

Support the development, review and maintenance of global standard response documents and FAQs collaborating with regional affiliates to ensure scientific messaging

Participate in medical information call center operations to gain insight into how healthcare professional inquiries are triaged and addressed

Assist in responding to unsolicited requests for information in a compliant and scientifically accurate manner

Capture and analyze insights from healthcare professional inquiry trends to help inform medical affairs strategy and identify educational needs

Gain hands on experience in supporting medical affairs presence at global scientific conferences through the planning and execution of congress activities, including medical booth planning and staffing, scientific communication and engagement activities, and participation in internal post-congress debriefs

Collaborate cross-functionally with medical affairs, clinical development, regulatory, and commercial teams

Contribute to continuous process improvements and innovation in scientific communications practices

Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement innovative solutions in medical communications practices

Provide mentorship to incoming fellows or interns and lead a fellowship legacy project

Qualification

PharmD degreeScientific communicationsMedical affairs experienceScientific writingProject managementData-driven presentationsTeam-orientedInterpersonal skillsVerbal communicationFast-paced environment

Required

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college of pharmacy prior to fellowship start date

Strong scientific foundation and interest in scientific communications and medical affairs

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in creating clear, data-driven scientific presentations in PowerPoint

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills

Preferred

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

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life

Retirement-

Commuting & transportation

Company

Northeastern University

Glassdoor4.3

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery.

Founded in 1898

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.northeastern.edu/cri/

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