About Our Program
Northeastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships Program is a two-year experiential program designed to advance lifelong learning and the education and training of Pharm.D. graduates. Critical to the success of the program is our ability to prepare Fellows to meet the ongoing workforce needs in various areas of industry.
Our program provides fellows an opportunity to work with our innovative biopharmaceutical industry partners while collaborating with Northeastern University faculty in the areas of professional and career development, service, scholarship, and teaching.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide the highest quality training for future biopharmaceutical industry professionals by combining industry expertise with Northeastern University’s renowned tradition of life-long and experiential learning.
Our Core Values
- Innovation
- Life-long learning
- Social impact through drug development
- Quality industry pharmacy training for healthcare professionals
Our Program Pillars
Teaching and Scholarship
Teaching and Learning Seminar Series provides contextual activities and reflection on adult education and pedology outcomes.
Facilitator training and execution opportunities through teaching assignments.
Opportunities for collaborative creative projects and publication or dissemination.
Professional and Career Training
Regularly scheduled Professional Development and Career Training series are customized to engage Fellows in appropriate and professional conduct for success.
During the duration of the program Fellows will gain experience in the following areas:
- Tailored industry training in specialty area
- Project Management and Leadership
- Develop oral and written communication skills
- Budget Management
Service
Engagement with real-world responsibilities to invest in operations and execution.
Through their service on committees, Fellows will have an active connection within the community and program. This allows them an opportunity to demonstrate leadership development and skills.
Our Partnerships
Our partner companies include small to medium-sized biopharmaceutical companies typically working on drug approvals of novel and innovative drugs to meet unmet needs as well as larger companies with extensive drug portfolios.
Our program was piloted in 2012 with Cubist and launched officially in 2015 with Alnylam.
Thanks to the collaboration and dedication of our industry partners over the course of nearly 10 years, our program is now the 3rd largest Industry Fellowship program in the nation.
Program Milestones
73
Active Fellows as of July 1, 2024.
119
Northeastern Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Alumni as of June 30th, 2024.
24
Industry Partnerships established from 2015-2024.
99%
Employment in industry within 90 days of Fellowship completion.
2024 Program Snapshot
36
Fellows starting July 1st, 2024.
37 Fellows will begin year 2 of Fellowship as of July 1, 2024.
First cohort to recruit a PH.D. Fellow.
14
Partners recruited for the 2024-26 Fellowship cohort.
16 partners will have one or more Fellows participating in our program as of July 1, 2024.
54%
Recently graduated Fellows were retained by our partner company.
Partnership Opportunities
Please reference the links below for more information about our contracts and recruitment process.
Contact Us Today!
The Fellowship Team
Andrew Orr-Skirvin
Clinical Professor and Industry Fellowships Program Director
Sherisse Mayala-Nelson
Industry Fellowships Program Manager
Julia Van
Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
Sophia Sawtelle
Industry Fellowships Program Coordinator