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About the fellowship
The St. John's University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship, run by the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in New York, trains Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) graduates for specialist careers in the pharmaceutical industry. Fellows spend primarily two years working inside partner companies while also lecturing and doing research at St. John's University — a deliberate mix of industry practice and academic experience. For the 2027 cycle the university is hiring fellows across four practice areas: Medical Affairs (American Regent), Health Economics & Outcomes Research and Global Market Access (Pfizer), Clinical Development (Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company) and Global Regulatory Affairs (PTC Therapeutics).
Eligibility
- Hold (or be about to complete) a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
- International applicants are welcome, subject to programme requirements and US training-visa rules.
- Strong academic record and clinical rotation performance; prior research or internship experience is an advantage but not mandatory.
- Clear motivation for a pharmaceutical-industry career.
Benefits
- Competitive annual living stipend (exact figure not published in the programme materials).
- Comprehensive health benefits.
- Professional development support across the multi-year programme.
- Hands-on industry experience plus university teaching and research.
Documents required
- Curriculum Vitae / resume
- Letter of intent / personal statement
- Official Pharm.D. transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
How to apply
- Open the official fellowship pageSt. John's University — Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Programs.
- Application window closed 23 Oct 2026CV + letter of intent applications closed on 23 October 2026.
- Official transcripts + three recommendation letters were due 27 October 2026 — now closed
- InterviewsShortlisted candidates are invited for screening calls and formal interviews with faculty and partner-company representatives.
FAQs
Yes — the programme welcomes qualified international applicants, provided they meet academic prerequisites and US visa requirements for training.
No. Strong academics, clinical rotations and clear industry motivation matter most; experience is an advantage, not mandatory.
Primarily two years, depending on the track — combining industry placement with teaching and research at the university.
The university describes it as a competitive annual living stipend plus health benefits; the exact figure is not published in the programme materials.
Verified 28 Oct 2026 via the official St. John's University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Programs page: the application-material deadlines still list CV + letter of intent due 23 Oct 2026 and official transcripts + three letters of recommendation due 27 Oct 2026, with no extension announced (corrected 28 Oct 2026 — transcripts + recommendation letters deadline passed; all application materials now closed). Earlier verification 24 Oct 2026: CV/LOI applications closed per the official page; transcripts + 3 recommendation letters still due 27 Oct 2026. Earlier details verified 16 Oct 2026 via St. John's University's official page (one-/two-year post-Pharm.D. tracks training Pharm.D. graduates in specific industry practice areas; partners include Pfizer and AbbVie), corroborated by AfroCareer and Bright Scholarship (applications opened 1 Oct 2026; international applicants eligible).
