Northeastern University
Scholar Rock-Global Scientific Communications Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Scholar Rock-Global Scientific Communications Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Location: Scholar Rock, Cambridge, MA (Hybrid) Duration: 2 Years 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. Fellows work closely with biopharmaceutical industry partners and engage with Northeastern University faculty in professional development, teaching, service, and scholarly activities. The Global Scientific Communications Fellowship provides PharmD graduates with comprehensive, hands-on experience in medical affairs, with a focus on Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and exposure to Scholar Rock’s neuromuscular pipeline.
The fellowship includes core areas such as medical communications, publications, medical information, and congress planning, with global cross-functional collaboration to communicate emerging science and support data dissemination to advance patient care worldwide. The program emphasizes foundational knowledge and leadership development through a phased training model.
Learning Objectives:
Develop deep expertise in the principles and practices of scientific and medical communications.
Understand the strategic role of communications in product lifecycle management.
Gain experience working in a global cross-functional matrix environment.
Enhance project management, critical thinking, and scientific writing skills, while strengthening leadership, team building, ownership and accountability.
Build a professional network within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.
Develop a broad understanding of the biotechnology industry landscape, including drug development processes and organizational dynamics.
Program Overview:
Year 1: Foundational Training and Cross-Functional Immersion
The Fellow will build a foundation in scientific communications by working across medical communications, publications planning and execution, medical information, and congress strategy and execution.
Please Note:
The following are examples of responsibilities associated with this fellowship and are not limited to the items listed. Specific projects and deliverables may evolve based on organizational priorities, fellow interest, and business needs.
Medical Communications
Contribute to the development of scientifically accurate, balanced, and engaging content for healthcare professionals across the therapeutic area.
Assist in creating medical education initiatives such as scientific symposia, field medical decks, infographics, and other external educational materials.
Publications Planning and Execution
Participate in publication planning meetings, help define timelines, and align with broader medical communication objectives.
Collaborate with internal and external authors on manuscripts, abstracts, and posters for submission to peer-reviewed journals and major medical congresses.
Medical Information
Support the development, review and maintenance of global standard response documents and FAQs with regional affiliates to ensure scientific messaging.
Participate in medical information call center operations; assist in responding to unsolicited inquiries in a compliant and scientifically accurate manner.
Capture and analyze insights from healthcare professional inquiry trends to inform medical affairs strategy and identify educational needs.
Congress Strategy and Execution
Gain hands-on experience supporting medical affairs presence at global scientific conferences, including congress planning, medical booth activities, scientific communication, and post-congress debriefs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Innovation
Collaborate cross-functionally with medical affairs, clinical development, regulatory, and commercial teams.
Contribute to continuous process improvements and innovation in scientific communications practices.
Year 2: Strategic Ownership and Leadership Development
In the second year, the fellow will take on increased strategic responsibilities, drive independent projects with full ownership, and continue developing leadership and scientific communication skills while contributing to global initiatives.
Please Note:
The following are examples of responsibilities associated with this fellowship and are not limited to the items listed. Specific projects and deliverables may evolve based on organizational priorities, fellow interest, and business needs.
Medical Communications
Contribute to continuous process improvements and innovation in scientific communications practices.
Publications Planning and Execution
Contribute to continuous process improvements and innovation in scientific communications practices.
Medical Information
Contribute to continuous process improvements and innovation in scientific communications practices.
Congress Strategy and Execution
Contribute to continuous process improvements and innovation in scientific communications practices.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Innovation
Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement innovative solutions in medical communications practices.
Provide mentorship to incoming fellows or interns and lead a fellowship legacy project.
Other Opportunities
Fellows will also have the opportunity to tailor their experience by engaging in optional cross-functional projects or short-term rotations across key departments based on individual interest and organizational need. These may include:
Field Medical
Evidence Generation
Medical Affairs Operations
Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR)
Global Regulatory Affairs
Patient Advocacy
Qualifications:
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college of pharmacy prior to fellowship start date
Strong scientific foundation and interest in scientific communications and medical affairs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in creating clear, data-driven scientific presentations in PowerPoint
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills
Prior internship or experience in medical affairs or scientific communications is desirable
Why Join Us?
This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the development and communication of scientific data that supports patient care worldwide. You will join a supportive, mission-driven organization committed to developing the next generation of industry leaders.
Additional Information
Applicants should submit the following application materials by the priority deadline of October 31, 2025:
Curriculum vitae (CV), uploaded
Unofficial PharmD transcripts, uploaded
Cover letter, uploaded
Three formal letters of recommendation should be sent directly from the letter writer to the Northeastern email address by November 21, 2025. LOR writers must include the candidate's name and the fellowship program in the subject line (e.g., Smith, John - Alnylam, GSK).
Address cover letter and letters of recommendation to:
J. Andrew Orr-Skirvin, PharmD, BCOP Clinical Professor, Department of Pharmacy & Health Systems Sciences Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program Director
360 Huntington Ave, 140 The Fenway R218 Boston, MA 02115
Compensation
Pay Type: 108S
Expected Hiring Range: $59,425.00 - $83,935.00
Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and may change. To apply, visit the Northeastern job posting page.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and 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.
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Location: Scholar Rock, Cambridge, MA (Hybrid) Duration: 2 Years 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. Fellows work closely with biopharmaceutical industry partners and engage with Northeastern University faculty in professional development, teaching, service, and scholarly activities. The Global Scientific Communications Fellowship provides PharmD graduates with comprehensive, hands-on experience in medical affairs, with a focus on Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and exposure to Scholar Rock’s neuromuscular pipeline.
The fellowship includes core areas such as medical communications, publications, medical information, and congress planning, with global cross-functional collaboration to communicate emerging science and support data dissemination to advance patient care worldwide. The program emphasizes foundational knowledge and leadership development through a phased training model.
Learning Objectives:
Develop deep expertise in the principles and practices of scientific and medical communications.
Understand the strategic role of communications in product lifecycle management.
Gain experience working in a global cross-functional matrix environment.
Enhance project management, critical thinking, and scientific writing skills, while strengthening leadership, team building, ownership and accountability.
Build a professional network within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.
Develop a broad understanding of the biotechnology industry landscape, including drug development processes and organizational dynamics.
Program Overview:
Year 1: Foundational Training and Cross-Functional Immersion
The Fellow will build a foundation in scientific communications by working across medical communications, publications planning and execution, medical information, and congress strategy and execution.
Please Note:
The following are examples of responsibilities associated with this fellowship and are not limited to the items listed. Specific projects and deliverables may evolve based on organizational priorities, fellow interest, and business needs.
Medical Communications
Contribute to the development of scientifically accurate, balanced, and engaging content for healthcare professionals across the therapeutic area.
Assist in creating medical education initiatives such as scientific symposia, field medical decks, infographics, and other external educational materials.
Publications Planning and Execution
Participate in publication planning meetings, help define timelines, and align with broader medical communication objectives.
Collaborate with internal and external authors on manuscripts, abstracts, and posters for submission to peer-reviewed journals and major medical congresses.
Medical Information
Support the development, review and maintenance of global standard response documents and FAQs with regional affiliates to ensure scientific messaging.
Participate in medical information call center operations; assist in responding to unsolicited inquiries in a compliant and scientifically accurate manner.
Capture and analyze insights from healthcare professional inquiry trends to inform medical affairs strategy and identify educational needs.
Congress Strategy and Execution
Gain hands-on experience supporting medical affairs presence at global scientific conferences, including congress planning, medical booth activities, scientific communication, and post-congress debriefs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Innovation
Collaborate cross-functionally with medical affairs, clinical development, regulatory, and commercial teams.
Contribute to continuous process improvements and innovation in scientific communications practices.
Year 2: Strategic Ownership and Leadership Development
In the second year, the fellow will take on increased strategic responsibilities, drive independent projects with full ownership, and continue developing leadership and scientific communication skills while contributing to global initiatives.
Please Note:
The following are examples of responsibilities associated with this fellowship and are not limited to the items listed. Specific projects and deliverables may evolve based on organizational priorities, fellow interest, and business needs.
Medical Communications
Contribute to continuous process improvements and innovation in scientific communications practices.
Publications Planning and Execution
Contribute to continuous process improvements and innovation in scientific communications practices.
Medical Information
Contribute to continuous process improvements and innovation in scientific communications practices.
Congress Strategy and Execution
Contribute to continuous process improvements and innovation in scientific communications practices.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Innovation
Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement innovative solutions in medical communications practices.
Provide mentorship to incoming fellows or interns and lead a fellowship legacy project.
Other Opportunities
Fellows will also have the opportunity to tailor their experience by engaging in optional cross-functional projects or short-term rotations across key departments based on individual interest and organizational need. These may include:
Field Medical
Evidence Generation
Medical Affairs Operations
Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR)
Global Regulatory Affairs
Patient Advocacy
Qualifications:
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college of pharmacy prior to fellowship start date
Strong scientific foundation and interest in scientific communications and medical affairs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in creating clear, data-driven scientific presentations in PowerPoint
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills
Prior internship or experience in medical affairs or scientific communications is desirable
Why Join Us?
This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the development and communication of scientific data that supports patient care worldwide. You will join a supportive, mission-driven organization committed to developing the next generation of industry leaders.
Additional Information
Applicants should submit the following application materials by the priority deadline of October 31, 2025:
Curriculum vitae (CV), uploaded
Unofficial PharmD transcripts, uploaded
Cover letter, uploaded
Three formal letters of recommendation should be sent directly from the letter writer to the Northeastern email address by November 21, 2025. LOR writers must include the candidate's name and the fellowship program in the subject line (e.g., Smith, John - Alnylam, GSK).
Address cover letter and letters of recommendation to:
J. Andrew Orr-Skirvin, PharmD, BCOP Clinical Professor, Department of Pharmacy & Health Systems Sciences Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program Director
360 Huntington Ave, 140 The Fenway R218 Boston, MA 02115
Compensation
Pay Type: 108S
Expected Hiring Range: $59,425.00 - $83,935.00
Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and may change. To apply, visit the Northeastern job posting page.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and 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.
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