Open Rank Visiting Clinical Professor, Department of Pharmacy and Health Systems Sciences

About the Opportunity

About the Opportunity:

The Department of Pharmacy and Health System Sciences in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Bouve College of Health Sciences has a dynamic group of faculty and staff supporting the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum teaching, service and research endeavors of the unit. Additionally the department is the home of the Pharmacy Industry Fellowship program, a robust collaborative partnership of multiple biopharmaceutical industry companies working together to train healthcare professionals for careers in the industry.

The Department of Pharmacy and Health System Sciences is seeking an Open Rank, Visiting Clinical Professor (52 week appointment) to support their pharmaceutical industry fellowship program. This position offers a unique opportunity to bring pharmaceutical industry experience to an academic setting as an Assistant/Associate/Full Visiting Professor with expertise in Pharmaceutical Industry.  The visiting professor will have the opportunity to teach in the area of pharmaceutical industry, and translate their experience for students into the classroom.  Additionally the position will work within the pharmaceutical industry fellowship training program to support the outcomes and goals of the program. This position is funded by a grant from an outside source and the duration of the appointment is contingent upon availability of funding from the grant.

Area of Specialty:  Preferred areas of Pharmaceutical Industry experience include but not limited to medical affairs, medical science liaison, medical strategy, clinical scientist, pharmacovigilance, HEOR, regulatory affairs, medical education in a US or Global setting. 

Responsibilities:   

• Teaching: Course teaching and development for pharmaceutical industry related courses, as well as content related to drug information & medical writing and drug developmental and commercialization. 

• Service: support for the Fellowship program primarily & department of Pharmacy & Health System Sciences.  

• Scholarship:  Based on individual interests and workload, suggested to support scholarship of teaching and learning and fellowship workforce outcomes. 

Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, extensive service support for the fellowship program and DPHSS, and opportunities for scholarship. Qualified candidates must be prepared to work with global student populations. 

Anticipated start date: July 1st 2026 or after.

Qualifications:

·       Degree:   Pharm.D., Ph.D., Health Science Clinical Doctorate equivalent 

·       Experience:  at least 5 years or equivalent of Pharmaceutical Industry experience

 

Additional Information:
Interested candidates should apply here with a curriculum vita that includes a list of publications, statements addressing the prompts below, and names and contact information for at least three professional references from whom letters of reference can be solicited as needed. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as they arrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

 

Successful faculty at Northeastern will be dynamic and innovative industry professionals with a record innovation, leadership, and excellence an the area of expertise. Thus, strong candidates for this faculty position will have the expertise, knowledge, and skills to build their teaching, service, mentoring, pedagogy, and scholarship in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment. Please indicate how your expertise, knowledge, and skills have prepared you to contribute to this work with written statements addressing the following prompts:

Leadership statement (No more than 1 page):

Please describe your past experiences and activities and/or your future plans detailing  your leadership style, how you intend to cultivate a culture that promotes a sense of belonging, including fostering a free and open exchange of ideas and managing different perspectives to help others strengthen their practice.

Education/Teaching statement (No more than 1 page):

Please summarize your past education/instructional and mentorship experiences, your plans/goals for teaching & mentoring fellows in the Bouvé College of Health Sciences (including existing and proposed courses), and your strategies for teaching and mentoring global student populations.  Please address how education and teaching are part of the pharmaceutical industry experience you have seen in your career so far.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

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.

Pay Range:

52-week Salary Ranges: Visiting Assistant Professor / Assistant Clinical Professor: $120,000.00 - $139,000.00 | Visiting Associate Professor / Associate Clinical Professor: $133,000.00 - $152,000.00| | Visiting Professor/Clinical Professor: $148,000.00 - $191,000.00

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.