ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY &
AMERICAN REGENT, INC.
POST-DOCTORAL PHARMACEUTICAL
INDUSTRY
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
The two-year post-doctoral pharmaceutical industry fellowship is
designed to provide the Doctor of Pharmacy graduate a profound and
unique experience in medical communications and pharmaceutical
marketing within a pharmaceutical corporation, American Regent,
Inc. The fellow will have exposure to various departments
within American Regent, Inc., as well as research and teaching
opportunities at St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences. It is the goal of the program to provide the
fellow with the skills and tools necessary for a successful career
in the pharmaceutical industry.
FELLOWSHIP STRUCTURE
YEAR
ONE
Medical Communications
Pharmaceutical Marketing
YEAR TWO
Rotation in area(s) of interest
- Business Development
- Clinical Research & Development
- Clinical Liaisons/Sales
- Marketing
- Market Research
- Medical Communications
- Pharmacovigilance
- Quality Assurance
- Regulatory Affairs
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COLLEGE OF
PHARMACY & ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS
COMPONENT
The fellow may apply for an affiliate faculty appointment
at St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
and will precept entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy students who are
assigned to American Regent, Inc. for experiential
training. Additionally, each fellow will have opportunities at
the university to participate in activities to promote professional
development including:
- Formal and
informal educational opportunities
- Collaborative
research projects with St. John’s faculty
- Development of
continuing education courses
- Resident and
fellow seminar series with the College of Pharmacy and Health
Sciences
- Graduate
degree programs available at the University to further his or her
educational development (Master’s or PhD degrees)
- On-campus
teaching opportunities within the Doctor of Pharmacy Program
- Individual
research project(s)
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon successful completion of the fellowship program, a
certificate of completion will be awarded by St. John’s University
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and American Regent,
Inc.
ELIGIBILITY FOR FELLOWSHIP
Fellows are chosen from a nationally competitive selection
process. To be eligible, candidates must graduate from an
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited
Doctor of Pharmacy program and have a keen interest in pursing a
career in the pharmaceutical
industry.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The fellow will be a full time St. John’s University
employee. A competitive stipend will be given as well as
options for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Travel to professional meetings, conventions, and other facilities
of the company may be possible.
LOAN DEFERMENT
Fellows may qualify for a student loan deferment while
pursuing the post-graduate fellowship program. Deferment
options and repayment terms for education-related loans should be
discussed with the lender.
HOW TO APPLY
| Required Item | Deadline |
| Curriculum Vitae | December 15 |
| Letter of intent | December 15 |
| Official college transcript | December 20 |
| Three letters of recommendation | December 20 |
Please send all correspondence (electronic and hardcopy) to:
Joseph Brocavich, Pharm.D.
Associate Dean for Pharmacy Programs
Associate Clinical Professor
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
St. John’s University
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY, 11439
Email: brocavij@stjohns.edu