Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program 2014 -...

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

2014-2015 Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program

About Actavis

Actavis and ForestAre Now One Global Company


• 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


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


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


“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

2012

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2011

2006

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0820

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2013

2008

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1020

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2007

2010

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2009

2004

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06PAST FELLOWS

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


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


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