Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy Fellowships
Partnership with Partner Therapeutics

The Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy is proud to partner with Partner Therapeutics to offer a Fellowship in Industry Program (FIP). Founded in 2017, the program aims to provide exceptional biopharmaceutical industry training for doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) graduates. The goal of the program is to prepare fellows for a career in the pharmaceutical industry by focusing on developing technical, leadership and communication skills. The fellowship will also concentrate on cultivating the fellow's clinical skills while honing their expertise in their area of interest.

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About Partner Therapeutics

Partner Therapeutics (PTx) is an integrated biotechnology company, focused on the development and commercialization of late-stage therapeutics to improve health outcomes in treatment of cancer and other serious diseases, and to develop host-directed therapeutic treatments from global health security threats.

We believe in delivering products and supporting medical teams with the purpose of achieving superior outcomes for patients and their families. Collaborations are more than something we do, it is our priority.

LEARN MORE ABOUT PARTNER THERAPEUTICS →

This unique two-year fellowship program is a 50/50 split of medical affairs and clinical development with additional exposure to regulatory science in the first
year. The program will help prepare the fellow to become a well-rounded industry leader. This is one of the few programs in the country that balances the
fellow’s long-term goals with institutional priorities.

Activities at Partner Therapeutics

The fellow will function as a clinical trial management associate and support clinical trial managers and clinical program managers on the following activities:

Medical Affairs

  • Develop and maintain scientific expertise in therapeutic area(s) relevant to the company’s portfolio.
  • Support the creation and review of scientific content, including slide decks, medical information letters, FAQs and standard response documents.
  • Participate in medical review of promotional and non-promotional materials to ensure scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  • Engage with cross-functional partners (regulatory, commercial, clinical operations) to provide medical and scientific insights.
  • Respond to unsolicited medical information requests from health care professionals.
  • Collaborate with field medical teams (MSLs) by preparing resources, training and supporting scientific exchange initiatives.
  • Contribute to scientific congress planning and execution, including booth activities, medical information dissemination and competitive intelligence collection.
  • Assist in generating real-world evidence and publications, including abstracts, posters and manuscripts.

Clinical Development

  • Gain exposure to the design, implementation and management of clinical trials across multiple phases.
  • Assist in drafting clinical study protocols, informed consent forms and case report forms.
  • Contribute to safety monitoring, adverse event reporting and data review for ongoing studies.
  • Support cross-functional study team meetings and clinical operations activities.
  • Participate in interactions with clinical investigators, study sites and contract research organizations (CROs).
  • Collaborate on data analysis, interpretation of study results and preparation of clinical study reports.
  • Contribute to regulatory submissions and responses by providing clinical and scientific input.
  • Monitor scientific and clinical landscapes to identify unmet medical needs and potential trial opportunities.

Fellowship Program Dates

The fellowship begins July 1, 2026 and ends June 30, 2028.

Fellowship Eligibility Requirements

A candidate must be:

  • A permanent resident or citizen of the United States
  • PharmD from an accredited college or university before the start of the fellowship term

Application Process

Candidates must submit the following application materials to pharmfip@pacific.edu

  • Letter of intent
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation emailed directly from the letter writer
  • One professional writing sample
  • Unofficial pharmacy school transcript

Application Deadline

  • Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis.
  • Early submission is highly encouraged.
  • Submit to pharmfip@pacific.edu
Spotlight
Jeremy Lim ’12, PharmD

Jeremy Lim ’12, PharmD and Sachin A. Shah, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, professor of pharmacy practice, teamed up to create the Fellowship in Industry Program with the goal of providing exceptional pharmaceutical industry training for PharmD graduates.

Jeremy Lim
Fellowship in Industry Program
Contact Us

Sachin A. Shah, PharmD, FACC, FAHA
Director, Fellowship in Industry Program
Professor of Pharmacy Practice

University of the Pacific
Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy
3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211

pharmfip@pacific.edu
209.946.7754