The USC Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship programs provide exceptional preparation and education for postdoctoral graduates entering the pharmaceutical industry. Entry into the program is competitive and applicants are encouraged to review all admission requirements and deadlines prior to beginning the application process.

The USC Postdoctoral Fellows are classified as students and are affiliated with AbbVie, Inc., Bausch + Lomb, Gilead Sciences, Inc., MannKind Corporation, and Neurocrine Biosciences for the purpose of training and career development.

Requirements

To be admitted to the USC Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship programs, the candidate must have completed:

  • PharmD, MD, or PhD in applicable field from an accredited university within 5 years of starting the fellowship.
  • Good oral and written communication skills, ethics, professionalism, leadership, and an interest in the biopharmaceutical industry
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Application Process

The USC application portal opens on October 10, 2024, for the 2025-2026 cycle.  Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for early review. Please apply through the USC Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences online application portal.

Candidates are asked to supply:

  • Letter of intent
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Provide email addresses of three references
  • Professional or graduate school transcripts. Official pharmacy school or graduate school transcripts may be sent electronically from the registrar’s office to mannfellowship@usc.edu or mailed to Fellowship Programs, 1985 Zonal Avenue, PSC B-15 Los Angeles, CA 90089

Academic Industry Fellowship Alliance (AIFA) Consensus Statement

Aligned First Offer Date: Dec. 16, 2024

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.

Learn more about AIFA affiliated programs.