Industry Sponsor: Cerevel Therapeutics
Program Details
NOT RECRUITING FOR THE 2024-2026 CYCLE
The Cerevel-Purdue Global Medical Affairs (GMA) Fellowship provides the Doctor of Pharmacy graduate with personalized training and direct experience in Global Medical Affairs.
During the two-year fellowship program, the fellow will have the opportunity to explore different functional areas within Global Medical Affairs to prepare for a career in the biopharmaceutical industry. Functional opportunities include medical strategy, scientific thought leader engagement, scientific communications and publications, and medical information.
Program Staff
Eric Ponton, PharmD, MBA
Senior Director, Medical Capabilities
Cerevel Therapeutics, LLC
Brian M. Shepler, PharmD
Assistant Dean for Engagement and Partnerships
Purdue University College of Pharmacy
Current Fellows
First-Year Fellow
- 2023-2025: Joseph LoRusso, PharmD
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Class of 2023
Past Fellows
2022-2023: Lily Qian, PharmD
Manager, Scientific Communications
Cerevel Therapeutics
Benefits
The fellow will receive a competitive stipend and benefits package, including comprehensive health and dental insurance. The fellowship will sponsor attendance at one or more professional meetings, conferences or workshops.
Eligibility
The fellow will be selected on a nationally competitive basis. To be eligible, candidates must be graduates of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited Doctor of Pharmacy Program before the fellowship begins in July. Participation in the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacist (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting Personnel Placement Services (PPS) is strongly encouraged, but not required. The candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, as Purdue and Cerevel will not provide sponsorship to foreign students.
Application Process
NOT RECRUITING FOR THE 2024-2026 CYCLE
All interested applicants must submit the following via email:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Intent
- Official college of pharmacy transcript (unofficial transcript can be submitted as placeholder)
- Two letters of recommendation (Please instruct your letter writers to directly send to email below)
Applications will open N/A.
All application materials should be submitted electronically to the email contact below no later than N/A.
Preliminary interviews will be conducted virtually on a rolling basis, starting N/A.