Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program 2014 - 2015
On July 1, 2014, Actavis completed the acquisition of Forest Laboratories, creating an innovative new model in specialty pharmaceuticals leadership built to compete within today’s evolving healthcare landscape. Learn more at www.Actavis.com
Actavis plc (NYSE:ACT), headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is a unique specialty pharmaceutical company focused
on developing, manufacturing and commercializing affordable generic and innovative branded pharmaceutical
products for patients around the world.
The Company markets a broad portfolio of branded and generic
pharmaceuticals and develops new medicines for
patients suffering from diseases principally in the
central nervous system, gastroenterology, women’s
health, urology, cardiovascular, respiratory and
anti-infective therapeutic categories. The Company
is an industry leader in product research and development,
with one of the broadest brand development pipelines in the
pharmaceutical industry, and a leading position in the submission
of generic product applications. Actavis has commercial operations
in more than 60 countries and operates more than 30 manufacturing
and distribution facilities around the world. Additionally, the Company’s
North American Brands commercial sales, marketing and drug development
& research functions are located in our Jersey City, NJ offices.
Troyan • Bulgaria
Bucharest • Romania
Owings Mills, MD • USA
Chennai • India
Hafnarfjordur • Iceland
Bangalore • India
Jakarta • Indonesia
Elizabeth, NJ • USA
Long Island, NY • USA
Jersey City, NJ • USA
Parsippany, NJ • USA
Oakland, CA • USA
Navi, Mumbai • India
Salt Lake City, UT • USA
Weston, FL • USA
Miramar, FL • USA Ambernath • India
Nerviano • Italy
Dundalk • Ireland Larne • Northern Ireland
Liverpool • UK
London • UK
Liège • Belgium
Our Global Marketplace
Our World-Class R&D Organization
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About Actavis
Actavis and ForestAre Now One Global Company
2014-2015 Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program
• Participating in the creation, execution and management of clinical trials
• Developing trial protocols and materials
• Training and managing investigative sites
• Analyzing, interpreting, and reporting clinical trial data
• Collaborating with a number of internal teams including Biostatistics, Data Management,
Regulatory Affairs, Global Drug Safety, and Global Monitoring Operations
Our Clinical Development team is responsible for the development and execution of our global Phase
II - IV clinical trials across our therapeutic categories. Team Fellows activities include:
Clinical Development
Now entering its 12th year, the Actavis Fellowship Program (formerly known as the Forest Research
Institute Fellowship) is one of the most dynamic and challenging development programs in the industry.
In partnership with St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, we offer two 2-year
fellowships focused in Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Development. Both programs are based in our
Jersey City, New Jersey office and designed to offer a broad range of hands-on training and professional
development opportunities.
Regulatory Affairs Our Regulatory Affairs team leads our Company’s business-critical relationships with the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory agencies throughout the world, ensuring the continued
success of our product portfolio and pipeline. Team Fellow activities include:
• Supporting the development, filing and regulatory approval of new products
• Filing and maintaining Investigational New Drug Applications (INDs) and New Drug Applications (NDAs)
• Ensuring team compliance with all appropriate regulations and laws
2014-2015 Actavis Fellowship Program
Clinical Development (l-r) 1st row: P.Hornick, Vice President TA Head, M. Adams; 2nd row: O.Khalid, A.Chan, R.Hofbauer
Regulatory Affairs (l-r) 1st row: A. Howell; R. Nadpara; 2nd row: M. Olchaskey; A. Iqbal; Not pictured: J. Bray, Sr. VP, Reg. Affairs; B. Kurian
2014-2015 Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program
The Actavis Fellowship Program is unique in that it offers the opportunity for fellows to rotate to other
functional teams during their second year, helping to accelerate their professional growth and broaden their
industry experience. Possible second-year rotations (3-12 months in duration) include:
• Clinical Development
• Global Drug Safety
• Global Monitoring Operations
• Health Economics and Outcomes Research
• Marketing
• Medical Affairs
• New Products Market Research
• New Products Scientific Assessment
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance/Compliance
• Regulatory Affairs
• Regulatory Advertising/Promotion
• External rotations with the FDA are also permitted
Second Year Rotation
St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, located in
Queens, NY, is affiliated and partners with a number of elite healthcare
organizations throughout the New York metropolitan area. Founded in 1929, the
University offers undergraduate and graduate level healthcare-related programs.
Undergraduates and graduates are actively involved in basic science, clinical
research, and providing pharmaceutical care to an urban patient population.
St. John’s University Component Fellows are full-time University employees and provided a competitive stipend
and benefit package, including comprehensive health insurance. Each Fellow is
required to complete a one-semester teaching component at the University during
their first year and a collaborative research project by the end of the second year.
Additionally, each Fellow is able to participate in a number of other professional and
educational development opportunities at the University, including mentorships;
presentations; continuing education courses; resident and fellow seminars; Affiliate
Faculty appointments; and a teaching certificate course. Fellows may also enroll and
participate in University courses and degree programs.
Certificate of CompletionUpon successful completion of the program, Fellows receive a certificate from
St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Actavis.
ABOUT ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY
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Location: Queens, NY Dean: Russell J. DiGate, Ph.D.Graduate Programs Offered: M.S./Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences; M.S. in Biological and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Pharmacy Administration, and Toxicology; Master of Public Health (MPH)Website: www.stjohns.edu/academics/schools-and-colleges/college-pharmacy-and-health-sciences
St. John’s University College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
“The St. John’s component providesa venue not only to teach studentsin an academic setting, but also towork on public speaking and yourpresentation style. This experiencehas shown benefit far beyond theclassroom, especially since conveyinginformation is at the heart of theprofession of pharmacy.”
– Joseph P. Stalder, PharmDClinical Development Fellow
2009-2011
CURRENT FELLOWS
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“The St. John’s/Forest Research Institute Fellowship gave me the skill sets necessary to achieve a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry. The fast-paced, high-energy environment, paired with a very dedicated group of preceptors, afforded me a customized learning experience that provided the confidence necessary to seek high-profile challenging, and rewarding positions in the industry.”
– Amjad Iqbal, PharmDRegulatory Affairs Fellow 2004-2006
CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT
REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Maxwell Adams, PharmDMassachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University
Betsy Kurian, PharmDSt. John’s University
College of Pharmacy and Allied
Health Professions
Omar Khalid, PharmDSt. John’s University, College of
Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Reene Nadpara, PharmDRutgers University,
Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
2013 - 2015
2013 - 2015
2014 - 2016
2014 - 2016
Our Industry-Leading Commitment to R&D• 25+ specialty brand products in the near- or mid-term stage of development
• ~12 product candidates at the Phase III or NDA stages of development • Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular disease, GI, infectious disease,
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorders and COPD
2014-2015 Fellowship Team (l-r) 1st row: P. Hornick, A. Howell, L. Kunka, R. Nadpara, R. Masoud, A. Chan, N. Success, D. Maiden; 2nd row: R. Hofbauer, M. Adams, O. Khalid, A. Iqbal, D. Yuen, M. Olchaskey
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CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
The Ohio State University
Yunji Kim, PharmD
Associate Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Regeneron PharmaceuticalsUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Donato M. Forlenza, PharmD, MBA
Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Advertising andPromotion Compliance, Boehringer IngelheimPharmaceuticals
Jessica Kachadourian, PharmD
Associate Director, Medical AffairsNovartisNortheastern University
Julie Plotnikov, PharmDProduct ManagerLEO Pharma A/STemple University School of Pharmacy
Rachel Luchini, PharmD
Sr. Clinical Scientist, Clinical DevelopmentForest Research Institute, Inc.Rutgers University, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
Sejal P. Emerson, PharmD
Director, Regulatory AffairsAbbVieUniversity of Michigan, College of Pharmacy
Kerri Z. Kaplan, PharmD
Associate Director, Regulatory AffairsDompéLong Island University, Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Shweta Pandya, PharmDManager, Advertising and Promotion, Regulatory AffairsForest Research Institute, Inc.St. John’s University,College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
Peter J. McFarland, PharmD
Medical Science Liaison, Teva PharmaceuticalsMassachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Hiren D. Patel, PharmD, MS, RACLCDR USPHSRegulatory Health Project ManagerDivision of Psychiatry ProductsCenter For Drug Evaluation and Research, FDASt. John’s University,College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
Vincent C. Yan, PharmD
Senior Marketing ManagerAmgenRutgers University, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
Amjad Iqbal, PharmD
Director, Regulatory AffairsForest Research Institute, Inc.University of Cincinnati, College of Pharmacy
Joseph P. Stalder, PharmD
Principal Business ManagerGenentechUniversity of California, San Diego
Nicole L. Bradley, PharmD
Regulatory Health Project ManagerDivision of Neurology ProductsCenter for Drug Evaluation and Research, FDA
Karen A. Allen, PharmDManager, Quality Assurance GCP GLP CSPVDaiichi Sankyo, Inc.
St. John’s University,College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
Hilary Winters Henshaw, PharmDAssociate Regulatory Program Director Product Development, GenentechUniversity of Michigan, College of Pharmacy
Michael C. Camuso, PharmD
Senior Pharmacist, Investigational Drug Services, Brigham and Women’s HospitalAlbany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Amol J. Parekh, PharmD
Principal Associate, Regulatory AffairsGenzyme, a Sanofi CompanyRutgers University, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
2014-2015 Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program
Application Process and Eligibility Requirements
Application Deadlines Curriculum Vitae (Resume) December 17, 2014
Letter of Intent December 17, 2014
Official College Transcript December 22, 2014
Letters of Recommendation (3) December 22, 2014
To be considered for the Actavis Fellowship Program, you must meet the following requirements: • Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-
accredited Doctor of Pharmacy Program prior to the start of the
fellowship term
• Have a strong interest in pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry
Interviews begin Saturday, December 7th, 2014 at the American Society of
Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting in Anaheim,
California. Candidates are encouraged to set up an interview in advance by
emailing Dr. Joseph Brocavich at [email protected].
Electronic Copies Should Be Sent To:Dr. Joseph Brocavich: [email protected].
Dr. Michael Olchaskey: [email protected]
Hard Copies Should Be Mailed to:Joseph M. Brocavich, PharmD
Senior Associate Dean for Pharmacy
Associate Clinical Professor
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
St. John’s University
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439
For more information about our Fellowship Program, contact the current Fellows at [email protected] or visit: www.stjohns.edu/academics/schools-and-colleges/college-pharmacy-and-health-sciences/residency-and-fellowship-programs
2014-2015 Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program