Job description
About the role
Avalere Health’s FDA Fellowship Program invites applications from professionals with advanced degrees, who have strong backgrounds in science, health policy, and/or law and are looking to expand their perspective into the regulatory science/policy, drug development, and market access business environments. The 6-month Fellowship Program is small and highly selective, with the potential transition into a permanent role at the end of the term. The Fellowship provides access to the full network of Avalere Health professionals across the Advisory business. This position is a fully remote, full-time, paid Fellowship. For those in the greater D.C. or NYC areas, the option of hybrid/in-office work is available but is not required or guaranteed.
What you’ll do
- Gain valuable knowledge of regulatory issues facing healthcare companies
- Topic areas of focus include product development (e.g., clinical trial design strategy), non-clinical and clinical review criteria by FDA, approval pathways, market exclusivity terms, legislative and regulatory policy assessments
- Develop the ability to frame issues and guide clients with their strategic planning
- Research regulatory policy topics and follow current events related to the FDA
- Present on regulatory topics related to drugs, biologics and medical devices internally and externally
- Write and contribute to Insights, published on the Avalere Health website. on regulatory science and policy subjects
- Utilize quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to conduct research for clients
- Integrate FDA policy and strategy learnings within the broader range of market access and commercialization considerations relevant to clients
About you
- Demonstrated scientific background/prior experience in at least one of the following:
- Biological, chemical, or physical sciences
- Computational or statistical sciences
- Government, legal, or public policy disciplines
- Completed MS or PhD in physical science (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology) or in applied science (e.g., Biotechnology), or PharmD, or Juris Doctor, or MA in Public Policy or Public Health
- Demonstrated strength in verbal and written communication and translation of analytical information
- Ability to analyze data and/or information in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong intellectual curiosity and comfortability with uncertainty
- Previous consulting or industry experience preferred, but not necessary
Compensation
- Full-time, paid fellowship ($37,500 for 6-month program)
- PTO, Holiday Pay
- Health Insurance
- 401K
About Avalere Health
At Avalere Health, we are powered by a single, unifying mission to make EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE. Our three capabilities – Advisory, Medical, and Marketing – move as one, seamlessly collaborating to ensure every patient is identified, supported, treated, and cared for, equally.
Achieving our mission starts with providing enriching, purpose-driven careers for our team that empower them to make a tangible impact on patient lives. We are committed to creating a culture where our employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and tap into the power of diverse backgrounds and skillsets to play a part in making a difference for every patient, everywhere.
Our flexible approach to working allows our global teams to decide where they want to work, whether in-office or at home based on team and client need. Major city hubs in London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York, and smaller offices globally, serve as collaboration hubs allowing our teams to come together when it matters. Homeworkers are equally supported, with dedicated social opportunities and resources.
Our inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly support our employees in bringing their whole selves to work with our six Employee Network Groups – Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, and Race/Ethnicity. These groups provide opportunities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and to connect, learn, and socialise through regular meetings and programs of activity. We are an accredited Fertility Friendly employer with our Fertility Policy, enhanced parental leave, and culture of flexibility ensuring every employee feels supported across their family planning journey and can work in a way that suits their family’s needs.
We are deeply invested in supporting professional growth for our employees through day-to-day career experiences, access to thousands of on-demand training sessions, regular career conversations, and the opportunity for global, cross-capability career moves.
We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you’d like to apply and need adjustments made, you can let us know in your application.
