Pfizer, we recognize that our colleagues are our most valuable resource in advancing biomedical innovation and improving patient health outcomes. Our collective ambition is to change a billion lives per year, and we achieve this by making patients the focus of everything we do, from research and development to manufacturing to training the next generation of scientific and medical leaders.
Well over 1,900 Post-Doctoral Fellows have completed the RPIF Program, most of whom are experiencing influential and rewarding careers in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry throughout the US and abroad. The RPIF Program has Preceptors and Mentors from industry who share their knowledge and experiences with the Fellows through an intense but closely-guided training program. Assignments and projects are challenging, meaningful, and designed to enhance understanding of the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry and the Fellow’s functional area(s). Our goal is to provide the environment for Fellows to build the foundations to fuel their careers as future leaders in the industry.
2027-2029 Fellowship Positions
US and Global Medical Affairs – Oncology / US and Global Medical Strategy Management/Oncology Scientific Communications
Location: NY headquarters
Recruitment Status: 6 Fellows
US Medical Affairs (USMA)/Global Medical Affairs (GMA) – Internal Medicine
Location: NY headquarters
Recruitment Status: 1 Fellow
US Medical Affairs – Rare Disease
Location: NY headquarters
Recruitment Status: 1 Fellow
US and Global Medical Information & Review/Global Medical Affairs – Internal Medicine
Location: NY headquarters
Recruitment Status: 1 Fellow
Clinical Development – Oncology
Location: CA / PA / NY headquarters
Recruitment Status: 2 Fellows
Medical Scientific Communications and Content – Internal Medicine
Location: NY headquarters
Recruitment Status: 1 Fellow
Oncology Global Regulatory Strategy
Location: NY headquarters
Recruitment Status: 1 Fellow
Risk Management Center of Excellence/US FDA (RMC0E/FDA)
Location: PA / NY headquarters
Recruitment Status: 1 Fellow
Hematology Oncology Marketing
Location : NY headquarters
Recruitment Status: 1 Fellow
US & Global Medical Affairs — Oncology Fellowships
The purpose of this fellowship program is to provide PharmDs with the skills and experiences needed to launch a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry through specialized training in oncology medical affairs. The Pfizer Oncology Medical Affairs Fellowship offers PharmDs a broad overview of important areas within the industry and provides them valuable networking opportunities. Fellows will expand their clinical knowledge by gaining exposure to a wide range of therapeutic areas and treatments within oncology that may include early-stage development, breast cancer, hematologic malignancies, genitourinary cancers, thoracic cancers, biosimilars, and precision medicine. Fellows will be expected to work closely with medical directors and provide support through active participation in the development and execution of a broad range of medical-affairs activities.
US Medical Affairs (USMA)/Global Medical Affairs (GMA) — Internal Medicine Fellowship
The two-year US Medical Affairs/Global Medical Affairs fellowship provides an opportunity to work in two exciting areas of medical affairs within the pharmaceutical industry. The fellow will gain a broad understanding of medical affairs through both participatory and leadership experience from the perspectives of USMA/GMA colleagues and cross-functional team members.
• During the first year, the fellow will be based at Pfizer’s NY headquarters and will work with the U.S. Medical Affairs group in the Internal Medicine business unit. Potential therapeutic areas of focus include cardiovascular and metabolic, as well as migraine and general medicine.
• In the second year, the fellow will continue to be based at Pfizer’s NY headquarters and will work with the Global Medical Affairs group in the Internal Medicine business unit.
US Medical Affairs — Rare Disease Fellowship
The goals of this fellowship are to provide the fellow with the skills and experience needed to be successful in a career within the
industry, with a focus in Medical Affairs. The fellow will also work with various cross-functional teams, such as Medical
Information, Medical Communications & Content, Marketing, Patient & Health Impact, Sales, Regulatory, and Legal, and will be
provided with broad opportunities to partner and/or lead different Medical Affairs projects across the Rare Disease Portfolio.
Global/US Medical Information & Review/GMA — Internal Medicine Fellowship
First Year — Medical Information & Review
As a MIR Fellow, you’ll learn the roles and responsibilities of a MIR Scientist to play a pivotal role in shaping how Pfizer delivers
trusted medical information to healthcare professionals and patients. This fellowship offers an opportunity to:
• Lead scientific engagement by responding to complex medical inquiries and facilitating peer-to-peer exchanges using
advanced MIR science skills.
• Drive content excellence by reviewing and maintaining accurate, compliant medical information across digital platforms and
self-service tools.
• Support product launches and market events, contributing to scientific content strategy and ensuring readiness across MIR
channels and teams.
• Analyze customer insights to inform content development and Go-To-Market strategies, aligning with HCP and patient needs.
• Advance innovation by adopting AI and emerging technologies that enhance efficiency and support Pfizer’s leadership in
medical information transformation.
Second Year — Global Medical Affairs
The focus of the second year of the USMI/GMA fellowship is for the fellow to acquire a firm understanding of global medical affairs
through a multitude of participatory and leadership experiences. The fellow will have the opportunity to:
Understand the medicine, therapeutic area, and customer perspectives:
• Analyze emerging scientific trends, clinical data, and the competitive landscape to align stakeholders on benefit-risk insights, while
partnering with thought leaders, professional societies, and advocacy groups to identify and address unmet medical needs.
Create, evaluate & integrate clinical content:
• Collaborate on publication strategies, promotional material review, and medical content development for congresses and advisory boards.
Communicate the appropriate use, benefit-risk balance, and clinical value of our medicines in an accurate and balanced manner:
• Serve as a trusted source of up-to-date medical and scientific knowledge for stakeholders, and develop clear, balanced
communication tools that empower healthcare professionals to make informed, safe, and effective prescribing decisions.
Clinical Development - Oncology Fellowship
This two-year Clinical Development Fellowship will provide clinical scientist training and in-depth exposure to late-phase clinical development with hands-on experience in key elements of the planning, executing, and reporting of clinical trial results. These fellows will develop skills as a clinical scientist and work with cross-functional team members to advance clinical programs toward regulatory approvals.
Medical Scientific Communications and Content, Internal Medicine Fellowship
The two-year Medical Scientific Communications and Content Fellowship offers a distinctive, strategic, and innovative experience. The team is dedicated to delivering strategic data communications to enhance trust and extend reach through various medical channels, including content such as publications, medical-to-medical content, social media, and medical congress communications. This fellowship provides a tailored and practical learning experience, granting valuable hands- on exposure that equips the fellow for a robust career in the pharmaceutical sector. It empowers them to understand and contribute to the development of strategic medical communications which can bridge patient care gaps, impacting patient lives positively.
Oncology Global Regulatory Strategy Fellowship
The Oncology Global Strategy Fellowship provides a unique opportunity to gain training and hands-on experience in a specialized area of Strategy while enhancing knowledge and application. The fellow will work closely with the Science team and will have the opportunity to interact cross-functionally with a broad group of team members and stakeholders, including Clinical Development, Clinical Development Operations, Drug Safety, Clinical Pharmacology, and Biostatistics. The fellow will have the opportunity to support Pfizer Oncology’s marketed products, as well as investigational agents in both early and late stages of clinical development.
Hematology Oncology Marketing Fellowship
The two-year Hematology Oncology Marketing Fellowship at Pfizer offers a unique opportunity to pair one’s PharmD training with hands-on commercial experience at one of the world’s premier biopharmaceutical companies. The fellow will lead and assist a variety of projects while interacting with key cross-functional groups, including Medical Affairs, Sales, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Development. The fellow will also have opportunities to participate in marketing initiatives across multiple brands within the hematology franchise.
Risk Management Center of Excellence/US Food and Drug Administration (RMCOE/FDA) – Risk Management Fellowship Purpose
The RMCoE-FDA fellowship is a unique program designed to provide experience in US and global drug and biologic risk management. The fellowship will include industry- and regulatory-based experiences, which diversifies the program and positions the fellow to be on the forefront of risk management science, preparing them for a career in the pharmaceutical industry, or with a regulatory authority. This fellowship is the first of its kind to provide a fellow with industry and FDA experience (dependent on FDA availability) specific to drug and biologic risk management. As risk management policy and approach continue to rapidly evolve, this experience will provide the fellow an opportunity to be on the forefront of a critical component of drug and biologic life-cycle management. Additionally, the fellow will learn a broad perspective on global risk management in the industry and the US-based approach within the FDA. This will enable the fellow to become an emerging leader in risk management.
• During the first year, the fellow will be based at the Pfizer office in Collegeville, PA or New York Headquarters, and will work with the Pfizer Risk Management Center of Excellence (RMCoE) team that provides risk management strategy and operational support across Pfizer’s entire portfolio.
• During the second year, the fellow will be based at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration office in White Oak, MD: the Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology (OSE), Office of Medication Error Prevention and Risk Management (OMEPRM). *Candidates must be U.S. citizens due to the fellowship's FDA rotation component.
Professional Development Series
All Fellows gather once monthly as a group to participate in the Professional Development Day (PDD) series, an important component of their training that complements the hands-on experience provided at the sponsor companies. The PDDs are steered by a committee of Fellows and are designed to enhance the Fellows’ leadership skills such as emotional intelligence, communication, critical decision making, and presentation skills. Fellows develop skill sets under the guidance of external trainers and accomplished RPIF alumni. PDDs also provide general knowledge about various aspects of drug development/ commercialization and issues facing the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry, and promote connectivity and a sense of community among Fellows and alumni from different companies and disciplines. The Fellows can learn from each other through individual and group presentations on topics and issues related to the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry. In addition, outside experts provide training and professional development in a variety of areas (e.g., tools for corporate success, professional writing, presentations, meeting facilitation, negotiating, influencing, networking, conflict resolution, giving and receiving feedback, and business etiquette). Other PDD guest speakers include senior industry executives, including our successful RPIF Program alumni, who share their career paths, insights, and experiences. Importantly, PDDs provide an excellent opportunity for Fellows to interact with each other and develop lasting personal friendships and a strong professional network of Fellows, faculty, alumni, and other industry executives.
Application Process and Eligibility Requirements
Pharmacy Fellows for the RPIF Program are selected on a nationally competitive basis. Candidates must have completed a Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited institution before July 1 of the fellowship term.
Key Program Features
RPIF FOSTERS the growth and development of future pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry professionals and leaders through:
F — Family of Leading Companies
Partners include several top global pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical companies and offer large to small company environments.
O — Outstanding Alumni Track Record
Well over 1,900 alumni hold prominent positions at many leading companies, including VP and C-suite levels.
S — Strong Network
Fellows develop valuable, lasting connections with each other, alumni, Preceptors, and Rutgers EMSOP faculty.
T — Trusted and Proven Since 1984
The Rutgers Fellowship Program is nationally recognized, trusted, and proven as the key pathway to industry, developing foundations for future leaders.
E — Enhanced Career Development
Breadth of experiences informs career path choices, increasingly challenging assignments build depth of experience, and visibility creates opportunities — enhancing the potential for accelerated career paths.
R — Rigorous Academic Component
Rutgers affiliation provides academic and professional development opportunities.
Because of its relationship with and close proximity to most of the nation's leading pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies, EMSOP and the RPIF Program are uniquely capable of providing Fellows with advanced training in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is one of the major state university systems in the United States. EMSOP is part of Rutgers Health and is the only state school of pharmacy in New Jersey. EMSOP is located on the University’s main science and technology campus in Piscataway, New Jersey.
While RPIF offers all the benefits of a large program with an extensive network of distinguished professionals, Fellows receive the individual attention of a small program where they are known and supported as individuals.
Interested candidates may submit their application with short-answer questions and supporting materials (letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and 3 letters of recommendation) as soon as Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Submit By
Application with short-answer questions : Tuesday, October 20th
Letter of Intent (LOI) : Tuesday, October 20th
Curriculum Vitae (CV) : Tuesday, October 20th
Letters of Recommendation (LORs) : Tuesday, December 1st
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