Cambridge, Massachusetts
Posted: 04-Nov-25
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Type: Fellowship
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Internal Number: 7420 A-F
Biogen, in collaboration with MCPHS, offers a unique fellowship program to promote the role of the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) within the biopharmaceutical industry. A fellow gains extensive experiences through various practical activities in both industry and academic settings, which could enhance the potential for accelerated career development.
About US Marketing
Sales and marketing teams work every day to ensure that patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals have all the necessary information about medicines manufactured by Biogen. We work from a deep understanding of the science behind our therapies and the disease areas that they treat. At Biogen, marketing is essential to recognize customer needs and create best-in class medicines. Biogen is rooted in a core focus on neuroscience and currently marketing medicines in 4 therapeutic areas: Multiple Sclerosis, Rare Diseases, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Neuropsychiatry. The US Marketing Fellowship at Biogen offers a unique opportunity for Fellows to learn what it takes to commercialize a medicine and have a successful career in the biopharmaceutical field.
During the first year, fellows will develop an understanding of core marketing fundamentals, commercial operations, and business processes at Biogen. Fellows will work with cross-functional partners and field teams to develop a deep understanding of the patient journey and key customer insights. Fellows will support ongoing projects and lead new initiatives that help advance the strategic priorities of the brand. As fellows lead and take on more responsibility, they will learn about the US promotional review process and how to effectively execute key projects in a regulated environment.
During the second year, fellows will have the opportunity to rotate to another franchise to learn a new therapeutic area. As they build expertise, fellows will own brand projects from ideation to execution.
The US Marketing Fellowship provides PharmDs an opportunity to learn and develop critical business skills required to grow as a leader within a rapidly growing and innovative biotechnology company. This program strives to provide experiences that will launch their careers in the biotech & pharmaceutical industry.
Elective Options
The fellow will start their first year in the Rare Disease Franchise, then choose their second-year rotation from the following rotations with the Rare Disease, MS, Alzheimer’s or Neuropsychiatry teams:
- HCP Marketing
- Consumer Marketing
- Peer-to-Peer Marketing
- Payer Marketing
- Market Insights
View the Biogen Program Brochure for more information, or visit http://www.mcphs.edu/pharmdfellow for general fellowship program information.
Eligibility
The MCPHS Biopharmaceutical Industry fellows will be selected on a nationally competitive basis.
- Applicants must have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy at the commencement of the program.
- 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- or two-year fellowship. No visa sponsorship will be provided (i.e., TN, H-1B, STEM OPT, etc.).
Application Procedure
The MCPHS application portal (SMApply) will open up on Monday, October 6, 2025. Applicants must upload the following application materials to the online portal by Monday, November 3, 2025:
- Letter of intent (addressed to the company specific program director/lead; found in each company brochure)
- Curriculum vitae
- Unofficial college transcript
- Contact information for three references. References will receive an electronic recommendation form to complete separately.
Three recommendation evaluation forms must be submitted no later than November 20, 2025 via the online portal. This is NOT a letter of recommendation but an online form that the recommender will receive for completion from SMApply.
Application Review and Interview Timeline
Following a review of submitted applications, pre-screens and preliminary interviews will begin in October. Additional interviews, including final rounds will take place in December during ASHP. Candidates will be notified if selected for an interview. The process is rigorous and competitive; therefore, candidates should submit their applications well in advance of posted deadlines as priority will be given to those who apply early.
ASHP Midyear and Onsite Interviews
The fellowship program will be conducting in-person interviews at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas, NV. Attendance is strongly encouraged, but not required. Candidates attending in-person will not be able to interview without registering for both ASHP and PPS. Please refer to the ASHP & PPS website for registration details.
Top candidates may be invited for interviews at the sponsoring company’s location.
AIFA First Offer Date
The choice of a Post-Doctoral Fellowship is an important decision. MCPHS, in conjunction with the Alliance of Industry Fellowship Associates (AIFA), has aligned to extend offers for Fellowships no earlier than Friday, December 12, 2025. We believe this is a positive reflection of the cultures our Programs offer, and that culture is a critical consideration in choice of Fellowship. We hope that other academic and non-academic Fellowship Programs will NOT pressure candidates to accept offers prior to this aligned offer date.
We see this respect for candidate choice as a common aspect of each of our Program's cultures. We hope that other academic and non-academic Fellowship Programs will respect this timeline.
Learn more about AIFA affiliated programs.
Onboarding
Final candidates will be required to go through additional screening / onboarding as required by MCPHS.
Academic Requirements
In addition to the responsibilities set forth by our industry partners, MCPHS requires the fellow to fulfill academic-related objectives pertaining to teaching, scholarship, and service. The fellow will be paired with an academic mentor from MCPHS, either from the Boston, Worcester, or Manchester campuses. Please note, the fellow may be asked occasionally to travel to the MCPHS campuses in Worcester (45 miles) or Manchester (53 miles). The academic mentor and fellow will work closely over the 1 or 2-year program to fulfill the requirements listed below. The fellow should anticipate dedicating 10% - 15% of their time to MCPHS-related activities.
Academic Related Objectives
Teaching: Each fellow is required to participate in at least 1 teaching opportunity (didactic, laboratory, experiential) per year.
Scholarship: Each fellow is required to complete at least 1 scholarly activity per year with either their faculty or industry preceptors. Over the 2-year program, it is expected that, at a minimum, 2 scholarship activities are completed. In addition, the fellow is expected to present their scholarship activity and main project(s) at MCPHS showcase/events.
Service: Fellows are required to attend and participate in professional development activities including the MCPHS Conference Series and Professional Development Days, and at least 1 Community Relations Committee (CRC) event per year.
Fellows are encouraged to partake in service-related activities such as:
- Participate in recruitment efforts, professional service, and/or community engagement opportunities. This includes but is not limited to programs organized by the MCPHS Fellows Network (MFN) and/or New England Post Graduate Seminar on Teaching and Learning
- Participate in student organized professional organization events pertaining to post-graduate fellowship training in the biopharmaceutical field.
Benefits
The fellow will receive a competitive stipend and benefits package, including comprehensive health and dental insurance. Attendance at one or more professional meetings, conferences, or workshops will be sponsored by the fellowship program. The fellow may qualify for student loan deferment, allowing for the postponement of loan payments until the completion of the fellowship program. The lender of the student loan(s) will be able to provide specific information regarding eligibility and terms of deferment.
Certificate of Completion
MCPHS and the sponsor company will award a professional certificate upon successful completion of the fellowship program.