CSL Seqirus – Medical Affairs Postdoctoral Research Fellow

About the Opportunity About the Opportunity 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. A key element of the program’s success is preparing Fellows to meet evolving workforce needs across various sectors of the pharmaceutical industry. Fellows have the opportunity to work closely with our innovative biopharmaceutical industry partners, while engaging with Northeastern University faculty in professional and career development, teaching, service, and scholarly activities. In partnership with Northeastern University, CSL Seqirus is offering a two-year Medical Affairs fellowship, based in Waltham, Massachusetts. About CSL Seqirus At CSL Seqirus, we are driven by just one goal - to lessen the severity and impact of influenza, which can reach epidemic or even pandemic proportions with life-threatening consequences. Every year our influenza vaccines help protect millions of people. We find solutions to big, complex, challenging problems, and we see the results in the world around us. Then we do it all over again the following year. CSL Seqirus is one of the world’s largest influenza vaccine companies. We were created when our parent company, CSL Limited, acquired the Novartis influenza vaccine business and combined its vaccine subsidiary, bioCSL. The Medical Affairs fellow will assist across all pertinent areas of medical affairs within CSL Seqirus. The fellow will have rotations in medical information, publications, scientific communications, field-based US medical science liaison and will also have the opportunity to specialize in a preferred area of medical affairs for an elective rotation. The fellow will help the team to develop the strategy and implementation surrounding the collection, preparation, and dissemination of medical and scientific information on CSL Seqirus’ products externally to health care providers, health care institutions, patients and their families, and internally to CSL Seqirus partners in multiple countries. The fellow’s portfolio will span all CSL Seqirus pipeline and marketed products in the region. Responsibilities • Develops and maintains a broad knowledge of medical, scientific, and technical information for therapeutic area and product portfolio, becoming a scientific influenza expert for Medical Information. • Assist with creation and reviews of key medical communication documents, including, but not limited to, Scientific Responses Documents (SRDs), Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), content for medical meetings/symposia/Advisory Boards, content for internal Medical Affairs staff training and Data-on-File. Ensures prompt and accurate, quality-assured documents are created in alignment with the Global and Regional Medical Affairs scientific messages and strategy. • Creates and implements processes/procedures for a streamlined handling of medical inquiries. • Partners cross functionally to ensure data is incorporated into content and process is in place for highest volume topics for customers. • Assist with the Publications, Abstracts and Posters; helps to facilitate Team calls to review progress of manuscripts and congress planning progress. Arrange for medical writing support once publication plan is recognized. Ensure that the vendor selected is trained on internal policies, Good Publication Practice (GPP) Guidelines, internal compliance requirements and authorship criteria. • Ensure consistent cross-functional communication and collaboration on ongoing publication projects and project updates with key stakeholders internally and externally. • Assist with updating important internal documents such as the Scientific Pillars and Platforms and product compendia to support the Medical Plan and Medical Communication strategy. • Assist with the oversight of manuscript submission for RD disclosure review including manuscripts (primary and secondary), abstracts and posters for review and approval prior to submission to journals and congresses. • Assist with medical content review for professional materials through the Promotional Review Committee (PRC). Works with the medical affairs team to evaluate and review promotional materials. Seeks to build and maintain collaborative relationships with all involved in the PRC process and sets a model for professional and productive interactions. • Ensures timely medical support for Promotional Review Committee (medical review of promotional materials) is accomplished for all CSL Seqirus’ products. • Ensure that strategically aligned scientific communication is medically accurate and supported by appropriate data. • Participate in the development of unbranded and branded commercial programs ensuring that they are medically accurate. • Provide medical input and advice into development of commercial campaigns, where applicable and ensure that timely support and accuracy for Promotional Review Committee is accomplished for all CSL Seqirus’ vaccines, in the United States. • Assist with Identifying appropriate regional Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) with which to develop professional relationships to ensure exchange of medical-scientific information relevant to CSL Seqirus’s products and areas of therapeutic interest. Gather, translate, and communicate actionable, strategy-aligned insights from scientific, educational, and conference setting interactions. Attend scientific and medical meetings. Deliver approved educational programs and training to relevant internal functions. • Maintain excellent professional relationships, engage and cultivate relationships with leading KOLs to gain contribution/participation in advisory boards, greater understanding of influenza vaccines and insights into unmet patient needs. • Represents CSL Seqirus at scientific and medical forums, including medical education forums, scientific roundtables, congresses, and symposia. • Planning, designing, and managing or participating in local, regional, national, and global medical Advisory Boards including working with vendor(s) in support of medical affairs strategies. Qualifications • Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited institution • Eligible for pharmacist licensure in the State of Massachusetts • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Strong time management and leadership abilities • Ability to work independently and take initiative on a variety of projects at both the industry site and Northeastern • Scientific knowledge in influenza therapeutic area • Excellent communication and project management skills • Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and deliver in a collaborative work environment • Sound and balanced judgment; able to assess and handle risks; self-confident, proactive and decisive • Has the expertise, determination and courage to resolve or escalate issues as appropriate • High ethical standards, personal credibility, and values and behaviors consistent with CSL’s Additional Information Applicants should submit the following application materials by the priority deadline of October 31, 2026: 1. Curriculum vitae (CV), uploaded 2. Unofficial PharmD transcripts, uploaded 3. Cover letter, uploaded Letters of Recommendation Three formal Letters of Recommendation (LORs) must be submitted directly by the letter writers no later than November 23, 2026 . Each letter writer must include: · The candidate's full name · The fellowship program(s) to which the candidate is applying (e.g., Smith, John – Alnylam, GSK ) Please ask your letter writers to complete and submit the Letter of Recommendation Form along with their recommendation. Click here to access the form and share it with your letter writers. Recommendations must be submitted directly by the recommender and cannot be submitted by the applicant. Address cover letter and letters of recommendation to: J. Andrew Orr-Skirvin, PharmD, BCOP Clinical Professor, Department of Pharmacy & Health Systems Sciences Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program Director 360 Huntington Ave, 140 The Fenway R218 Boston, MA 02115 Northeastern University will not provide H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, or any other type of employment visa sponsorship for the successful applicant to this position, now or in the future. STEM OPT is not compatible for this position. The successful applicant must be able to maintain valid work authorization in the United States throughout the entire appointment without Northeastern University's sponsorship for a visa. Position Type Research Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 108S Expected Hiring Range: $60,315.00 - $85,192.50 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.