St.
John's University & Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
Post-Doctoral Industry Fellowship
About Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Daiichi Sankyo
Co., Ltd, a global pharmaceutical company with headquarters in
Tokyo. Our goal is to improve patient lives through the development
of high-quality pharmaceutical products and we do this by drawing
upon the scientific expertise of our researchers as well as the
creative talents and diverse thinking of all our global
employees.
Program Objectives
This two year post Pharm. D. pharmaceutical industry
fellowship is designed to develop and expand the fellow’s skills to
effectively practice in the pharmaceutical industry. The program
provides a broad understanding of the global drug development
process and assists each fellow’s understanding of the key role
that clinical development has in the drug development process,
including the opportunity to gain “hands on” experience concerning
the requirements to identify, approve and market new medications.
Additionally, the fellow will enhance his / her knowledge through
educational and research activities at St. John’s University
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Fellowship Structure
This fellowship is designed to focus in the area of Clinical
Development. Below is a summary of activities and outcomes by
program year.
Year One- Clinical Development
- Learn strategies and processes for clinical trial start-up,
execution and completion
- Acquire a working knowledge of protocol development, case
report form design, trial governance and management, medical
monitoring, subject recruitment and retention, monitoring of
investigational sites, data management, statistical analysis and
clinical study report preparation
- Learn strategies for effective oversight and management of
contract research organizations and other vendors, thereby ensuring
that trials are conducted in accordance with Daiichi Sankyo Pharma
Development Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Clinical
Practice (GCP) standards as well as federal and other national
regulations
- Support the clinical operations team with trial implementation
and management (e.g., planning investigator meetings, managing drug
supply, management of investigational sites) to ensure high quality
deliverables
- Present progress reports from ongoing clinical trials
- Participate on a cross-functional clinical trial team to assist
with execution of the trial
- Attend national scientific conferences, medical meetings and
key opinion leader meetings
- Prepare and present poster/abstracts/scientific papers
- Collaborate cross-functionally with global colleagues and
scientists, representing diverse backgrounds, knowledge and
expertise on a variety of issues and topics
Year Two
Rotate (3-6 months) through various departments at DSPD,
dependent on fellow’s level of interest and / or projects with a
high priority level within the organization.
Rotations may include but not be limited to:
- Translational Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology
- Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety
- Regulatory Affairs
- Project Management
- Other external experiences will also be considered
St. John’s University Component
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 University’s
faculty
- Development of continuing education courses
- Resident and fellow seminar series with the College of Pharmacy
and Health Sciences
- On-campus teaching opportunities within the Doctor of Pharmacy
Program
- Graduate degree programs available at the University to further
his or her educational development (Master’sor PhD degrees)
- Individual research project(s)
Benefits
The fellowship provides a competitive stipend and a benefit
package, including comprehensive health insurance through St.
John’s University.
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 Daiichi Sankyo Pharma
Development.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, candidates must be graduates of an
Accreditation Council forPharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited
Doctor of Pharmacy Program before July 1 of the fellowship term and
have a strong interest in a career in the pharmaceutical industry.
Participation in the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists
(ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting / PPS is strongly encouraged, but
not required
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.
Senior 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