Regulatory Advertising and Promotion

Industry Sponsor: Johnson & Johnson
For more information, please see this brochure .

NOT RECRUITING FOR THE 2024-2026 CYCLE

Johnson & Johnson, Regulatory Advertising and Promotion - Titusville, NJ
During this 9-month rotation, the fellow will develop an understanding of FDA regulations and guidance, industry codes, and more, as related to prescription drug advertising and promotional activities. The fellow will work directly with internal business partners such as marketing, legal, medical, and others to ensure that a broad range of promotional initiatives are in compliance with regulations and internal policies.

Food and Drug Administration, Office of Prescription Drug Promotion - Silver Spring, MD
During this 9-month rotation, the fellow will gain experience in the FDA promotional review process and provide overviews of relevant laws and FDA guidance documents. The fellow will assist in reviewing promotional materials, evaluating draft product labeling, researching and evaluating industry complaints, and working with other functions in the Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP).

Purdue University, College of Pharmacy - Indianapolis, IN
During this 6-month rotation, the fellow will gain exposure to upper level academia and the different responsibilities of academic administrators. The fellow will gain significant teaching experience through provision of didactic education including coordination of a core PharmD management and marketing course and the experiential training of pharmacy students.

Sheetal Patel, PharmD
Head, Compliance & Regulatory Advertising and Promotion
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Compliance

Samuel Skariah, PharmD
Commander, U.S. Public Health Service
Team Leader, Office of Prescription Drug Promotion
Food and Drug Administration

Jennifer Chen, PharmD, MBA
Regulatory Review Officer, Office of Prescription Drug Promotion
Food and Drug Administration

First-Year Fellow

• 2023-2025: Richard Lee, PharmD, MS
  University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
   

2021-2023: Alison Kwak, PharmD
Manager, Regulatory Affairs Advertising & Promotion
Sanofi

2019-2021: Jennifer Chen, PharmD
Regulatory Review Officer, Office of Prescription Drug Promotion
Food and Drug Administration

2017-2019: Nicole Pedersen, PharmD
Manager, Regulatory Affairs Advertising & Promotion
Horizon Therapeutics

2015-2017: John Riehl, PharmD
Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs, Advertising and Promotion 
Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company

2013-2015: Samuel Davis, PharmD
Consultant, Global Regulatory Affairs, US Advertising & Promotion
Eli Lilly and Company

2011-2013: Ankur Kalola, PharmD
Regulatory Review Officer, Office of Prescription Drug Promotion
U.S. Food and Drug Administration

2009-2011: Nital Patel, PharmD, MBA
Senior Medical Science Director, East Team Lead
Relypsa

2007-2009: Sheetal Patel, PharmD
Head, Regulatory Advertising and Promotion
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Compliance

2005-2007: Samuel Skariah, PharmD
Commander, U.S. Public Health Service
Team Leader, Office of Prescription Drug Promotion
U.S. Food and Drug Administration

2003-2005: Amit Patel, PharmD
Sr. Director, Regulatory Affairs Advertising and Promotion
Acadia Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

• Competitive stipend
• Reimbursement for relocation during fellowship and professional travel expenses 
• Enrollment in Indiana Pharmacy Teaching Certificate (IPTeC) Program
• Optional Purdue University benefits package
  • Health insurance
  • Prescription coverage
  • Vision plan
  • Dental
• Vacation and University holidays
   

The fellow must be a graduate from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy, or otherwise eligible for licensure as a pharmacist, prior to the start of the fellowship term. All applicants must be U.S. citizens to complete the program. Candidates who do not meet this requirement should not apply.

NOT RECRUITING FOR THE 2024-2026 CYCLE

All interested applicants must submit the following via the online portal:

1. Letter of intent. Please specify track and sponsor(s) of interest.
2. Contact information for three references, including name, email, and phone number. References will be contacted to submit a letter of recommendation through the online portal.
3. Curriculum Vitae.
4. Official transcripts. You may also send your transcripts directly to AdPromoFellowship@purdue.edu.

Please address all fellowship application materials to the Pharmaceutical Regulatory Fellowship Program Director, Dr. Amy Sheehan.

All application materials should be submitted electronically to the online application portal no later than N/A

Preliminary interviews will be conducted virtually starting N/A

Final interviews will take place virtually on N/A

Candidates may apply to more than one track and more than one sponsor, however, final interview offers will be specific to track and sponsor (meaning candidates will need to select their track and sponsors of interest if pursued for final interviews by multiple tracks or multiple sponsors).

AdPromoFellowship@purdue.edu