Johnson & Johnson is looking to train individuals in biotherapeutic drug product and clinical trial development to prepare them for careers in the pharmaceutical industry.
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy (by the start of the fellowship program)
- Pharmacy licensure is required by September 1st, 2026
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office, email and calendar proficiency
- Sufficient technology aptitude to learn new technology systems, including virtual conferencing if necessary
- Medical writing proficiency
- Communication skills, including formal presentations
Responsibilities
- Design and execute laboratory-based studies that support drug development activities and regulatory filings, such as formulation and excipient selection, manufacturing process development, ancillary compatibility, product stability, delivery feasibility, and dose accuracy
- Author technical reports, maintain laboratory notebooks and present project findings
- Utilize pharmacy knowledge to provide clinical insight on preparation and administration techniques that impact instructional training for investigational sites
- Identify areas of risks to patients based on preparation and administration strategies to ensure positive outcomes in clinical trials
- Collaborate with scientists to optimize drug products, and engage with cross-functional team members to address complex formulation, manufacturing, and delivery challenges
- Conduct literature searches and present updates on current clinical practices to scientific teams to incorporate a patient and provider-centric approach to the drug development process
- Support the development of at least one clinical trial, with opportunity to gain exposure to various phases of end- to-end trial execution (planning, start-up, execution, data analysis, reporting, and closure)
Other
- This is a 2-year post-graduate training program
- Weekly responsibilities are split between Saint Joseph’s University (20%) and Johnson & Johnson (80%)
- The fellow will successfully complete projects related to industry, the fellowship program, and teaching responsibilities.
- It is expected that as the fellow progresses through the program, the individual will be able to practice with increasing levels of independence.
- Travel may be required to represent the fellowship at various recruitment sessions, such as university career fairs and professional conferences.
