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RFUMS-Amgen Rare Diseases Global Medical Affairs Fellowship Program
Amgen, in partnership with Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, College of Pharmacy offers a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in Global Medical Affairs with a focus on Rare Disease. This program is designed to provide recent PharmD graduates with the opportunity to gain essential skills and hand-on experience needed to thrive in Medical Affairs roles within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Additionally, the fellow will receive an appointment at Rosalind Franklin as an adjunct faculty member and participate in both didactic teaching and experiential course work with pharmacy students. This dual-setting fellowship is organized to provide experiences that foster the development of advanced professional skills.
Objective
The fellowship aims to develop a highly skilled professional with scientific expertise, strong business acumen, and the versatility needed to succeed in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
During the two-year program, the fellow will gain experience across Scientific Communications, Global/US Medical Strategy, Field Medical, and other areas of interest. The fellow will develop core competencies in Medical Affairs, including strategic and analytical thinking.
The fellow will work collaboratively with the Global/US medical teams, including Global/US Medical Leads, Scientific Communications team members, Field Medical, Medical External Events Engagement, and other cross-functional stakeholders, to navigate the complex matrix and team environment. The fellow will contribute to and lead projects, becoming integral team members of the cross- functional team. The fellow will also earn a teaching certificate through the collaboration with RFUMS.
The fellow will be assigned to a product/program in Amgen’s Rare Disease therapeutic area and work with a designated preceptor and experienced Medical Affairs professionals to support key Medical Affairs activities. This two-year fellowship program provides rotation options in: Scientific Communications, Medical Strategy, Field Medical, and other areas of interest.
View brochure with a more detailed description of the fellowship and Amgen, Inc.
Application
Eligibility Requirements:
- Completion of a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) at an ACPE-accredited institution
- Industry/FDA internships or rotations, or equivalent are preferred, but not required
Application Requirements:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Intent
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Two letters of professional recommendation, emailed to hzn_fellowshipprogram@amgen.com
- Address letters to Dr. Naina Barretto, PhD and Dr. Scott Hanes, PharmD
Additional Application Requirements for Final-Round Virtual Interview, if Offered:
- Official graduate transcripts
Completed applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To be considered for a first-round phone screening, materials must be submitted by Friday October 30, 2026 11:59 p.m. CST.
Contact Information
For questions, please contact the program via email at hzn_fellowshipprogram@amgen.com.