CSL Seqirus-Medical Affairs Postdoctoral Research Fellow

About the Opportunity Northeastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships Program is a two-year experiential program designed to advance lifelong learning and the education and training of Pharm.D. graduates. A key element of the program’s success is preparing Fellows to meet evolving workforce needs across various sectors of the pharmaceutical industry. Fellows have the opportunity to work closely with our innovative biopharmaceutical industry partners, while engaging with Northeastern University faculty in professional and career development, teaching, service, and scholarly activities. In partnership with Northeastern University, CSL Seqirus is offering a two-year Medical Affairs fellowship, based in Waltham, Massachusetts. About CSL Seqirus At CSL Seqirus, we are driven by just one goal - to lessen the severity and impact of influenza, which can reach epidemic or even pandemic proportions with life-threatening consequences. Every year our influenza vaccines help protect millions of people. We find solutions to big, complex, challenging problems, and we see the results in the world around us. Then we do it all over again the following year. CSL Seqirus is one of the world’s largest influenza vaccine companies. We were created when our parent company, CSL Limited, acquired the Novartis influenza vaccine business and combined its vaccine subsidiary, bioCSL. The Medical Affairs Fellow The Medical Affairs fellow will assist across all pertinent areas of medical affairs within CSL Seqirus. The fellow will have rotations in medical information, medical communications & publications, field-based US medical science liaison and promotional review committee and will also have the opportunity to specialize in a preferred area of medical affairs for an elective rotation. The fellow will help the team to develop the strategy and implementation surrounding the collection, preparation, and dissemination of medical and scientific information on CSL Seqirus’ products externally to health care providers, health care institutions, patients and their families, and internally to CSL Seqirus partners in multiple countries. Responsibilities Develops and maintains a broad knowledge of medical, scientific, and technical information for therapeutic area and product portfolio, becoming a scientific influenza expert for Medical Information. Assist with creation and reviews of key medical communication documents, including, but not limited to, Scientific Responses Documents (SRDs), Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), content for medical meetings/symposia/Advisory Boards, content for internal Medical Affairs staff training and Data-on-File. Creates and implements processes/procedures for a streamlined handling of medical inquiries. Partners cross functionally to ensure data is incorporated into content and process is in place for highest volume topics for customers. Assist with the Publications, Abstracts and Posters; helps to facilitate Team calls to review progress of manuscripts and congress planning progress. Arrange for medical writing support once publication plan is recognized. Ensure consistent cross-functional communication and collaboration on ongoing publication projects and project updates with key stakeholders internally and externally. Assist with updating important internal documents such as the Scientific Pillars and Platforms and product compendia to support the Medical Plan and Medical Communication strategy. Assist with the oversight of manuscript submission for RD disclosure review including manuscripts (primary and secondary), abstracts and posters for review and approval prior to submission to journals and congresses. Assist with medical content review for professional materials through the Promotional Review Committee (PRC). Works with the medial affairs team to evaluate and review promotional materials. Ensures timely medical support for Promotional Review Committee (medical review of promotional materials) is accomplished for all CSL Seqirus’ products. Ensure that strategically aligned scientific communication is medically accurate and supported by appropriate data. Participate in the development of unbranded and branded commercial programs ensuring that they are medically accurate. Provide medical input and advice into development of commercial campaigns, where applicable and ensure that timely support and accuracy for Promotional Review Committee is accomplished for all CSL Seqirus’ vaccines, in the United States. Qualifications Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited institution Eligible for pharmacist licensure in the State of Massachusetts Excellent oral and written communication skills 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 Scientific knowledge in influenza therapeutic area Ability to prioritize tasks and meet agreed metrics Excellent communication and project management skills Ability to operate in a collaborative work environment Sound and balanced judgment; able to assess and handle risks; self-confident, proactive and decisive Has the expertise, determination and courage to resolve or escalate issues as appropriate Values and behaviours consistent with CSL’s High ethical standards as well as personal credibility Ability to prioritize and deliver Excellent leadership and relationship skills Ability to collaborate cross functionally Ability to meet deadlines Additional Information Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement, and commuting & transportation benefits. For more information, please visit

https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ . The expected hiring range for this position is $59,425.00 - $83,935.00. The starting salary will depend on several factors, including education, experience, location, knowledge, and expertise.

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