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Northeastern University · 4 months ago

Vertex Pharmaceuticals-Clinical Science Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Boston, MA (Main Campus)

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$59K/yr - $84K/yr

Northeastern University is offering a Clinical Science fellowship in partnership with Vertex Pharmaceuticals, a global biotechnology company focused on creating transformative medicines. The Clinical Scientist fellow will work closely with the Medical Lead, contributing to clinical development programs, and engaging in cross-functional study teams to design, execute, and monitor clinical trials.

Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work with cross-functional teams as the clinical representative and liaison to the therapeutic area to conduct clinical studies, including study start-up, safety and medical monitoring, and study close-out activities

Support Medical Lead with medical monitoring reports, safety reviews, site interactions, and reviewing tables, figures, and listings (TFLs). Responsible for analytical support of clinical trial data (safety and efficacy), including gathering, analyzing, reviewing, interpreting, and providing preliminary assessments and recommendations to the Medical Lead. Analyze and synthesize information to assess issues relating to protocol conduct and/or individual subject safety. Assist in communicating a clear overview of trial results

Provide support for Data Monitoring Committees including operationalizing the charter, preparing updates and blinded data reviews, execution of meetings and adjudications, and communication of synthesized data reports

Contribute to protocols, clinical study reports, Investigator’s Brochures (IBs), informed consent forms (ICFs), manuals, training documents, and other clinical documents under the direction of the Medical Lead

Lead interactions with internal and external stakeholders (study sites, vendors, committees, etc.) in support of clinical trial objectives

Contribute to the organization, preparation, and execution of investigator and advisory board meetings in collaboration with the project team and external vendors

Present and support preparation of scientific material for conference presentations or publications

Learn about other functions within Global Medicines Development & Affairs (GMDA) through ongoing interactions and optional rotational experiences

Qualification

Doctor of Pharmacy degreePharmacist licensure eligibilityClinical trial data analysisClinical study protocol developmentEthicsSense of urgencyInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsLeadership abilitiesTime managementCommunication skillsAdaptabilityInitiativeIntegrity

Required

Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited institution

Eligible for pharmacist licensure in the State of Massachusetts

Strong interest in pursuing a career at Vertex

Strong verbal, written communication, interpersonal, listening, and organizational skills

Strong time management and leadership abilities

Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a matrix organization

Unquestionable ethics and professional integrity

Ability to work independently and take initiative on a variety of projects at both the industry site and Northeastern

Sense of urgency and perseverance to achieve results

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life

Retirement

Commuting & transportation

Company

Northeastern University

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Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery.

Founded in 1898

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.northeastern.edu/cri/

H1B Sponsorship

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