The USC Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship programs provide exceptional preparation and education for postdoctoral graduates pursuing careers in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry. Entry into the program is competitive, and applicants are encouraged to review all requirements and deadlines prior to beginning the application process.
Fellows are classified as post-doctoral trainees of the University of Southern California and are affiliated with one of our partner companies for the purpose of training and career development.
Requirements
To be admitted to the USC Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship programs, candidates must have:
- PharmD, PhD, MD or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited college or university within five years of the initial appointment
- Good oral and written communication skills, ethics, professionalism, leadership, and an interest in the biopharmaceutical industry
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
How to Apply
Following opening of the USC application portal on Oct. 1, 2025, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early application submissions are recommended for priority consideration and applicants are responsible for ensuring references submit letters of recommendation as early as possible.
Application materials are due no later than Dec. 1, 2025; the portal may remain open later as needed until positions are filled.
Candidates are asked to provide:
- Letter of intent
- Current curriculum vitae (CV)
- Email addresses of three professional references
- Official pharmacy school or graduate school transcripts, which may be sent electronically from the registrar’s office to mannfellowship@usc.edu or mailed to: Fellowship Programs, USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1985 Zonal Avenue, PSC B-15 Los Angeles, CA 90089
Academic Industry Fellowship Alliance (AIFA) Consensus Statement
Aligned First Offer Date: Dec. 12, 2025
The choice of a Post-Doctoral Industry Fellowship is an important decision. AIFA exists to promote a consensus first offer date for all Fellowship positions. We believe this is a positive reflection of the cultures our Programs offer and that culture is a critical consideration in choice of Fellowship.
We hope that other academic and non-academic Fellowship Programs will NOT pressure candidates to accept offers prior to this aligned offer date.