Pharmaceutical Industry and Education Fellow - Incyte Early Clinical Development​/Clinical Pharmacology

Time Type:
Full time

This is a 2-year post-graduate training program providing advanced skill training in early clinical development and clinical pharmacology. This fellowship prepares individuals to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry. Weekly responsibilities are split between Saint Joseph’s University (20%) and Incyte (80%). The fellow will successfully complete projects related to industry, the fellowship program, and teaching responsibilities. It is expected that as the fellow progresses through the program, the individual will be able to practice with increasing levels of independence.

Develop and cultivate core skills and competencies in analytical reasoning, critical and strategic thinking, problem solving, communication, influencing, and teamwork. Develop professional responsibility and enhance leadership presence. Enhance interpersonal communications with healthcare providers, strategic business partners, and consumers. Strengthen ability to critically evaluate, interpret, synthesize, and communicate scientific information. Instill knowledge of laws, compliance regulations, and guidance pertaining to medical and regulatory affairs.

Advance critical thinking skills through industry‑based projects and cross‑functional teamwork.

During the fellowship, the fellow will gain experience in the following areas:

• Clinical Development and Study Design:
  Develop an understanding of clinical development programs and the role of clinical pharmacology in drug development strategy.
• Contribute to program‑level strategic discussions and decision‑making.
• Participate in the design, execution, analysis, and interpretation of early clinical and clinical pharmacology studies.
• Ensure studies are conducted in accordance with timelines, budgets, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements.
• Cultivate scientific curiosity and a proactive, inquiry‑driven approach to problem‑solving.
• Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape and evolving standards of care.

• Learn to draft sections of key clinical and regulatory documents.
• Contribute to Investigational New Drug (IND) applications, New Drug Applications (NDAs), Clinical Trial Applications (CTAs), and other health authority submissions.
• Gain experience supporting regulatory interactions and responses to health authority questions.

• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to support study execution and program objectives.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Late Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Translational Sciences, Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology, Medical Writing, and Statistics.
• Analyze and interpret clinical pharmacokinetic (PK), safety, and efficacy data in partnership with medical and scientific teams.

• Present data and scientific findings to internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to external scientific publications and presentations.
• Develop the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts and data clearly and effectively.
• Strengthen analytical, communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills while learning to work both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

• Gain exposure to the full product lifecycle, from First‑in‑Human (FIH) studies through regulatory approval.
• Work in a collaborative, science‑driven environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth.