Ortho-McNeil Janssen
Scientific Affairs, L.L.C. Outcomes Research Fellowship
Overview
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Year One
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Year Two
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How to Apply
Overview
Purpose
This two-year fellowship program, coordinated with Thomas Jefferson University,
provides training and exposure to the various aspects of outcomes research
in both the academic and industry settings, while learning and working in
a challenging post-graduate environment. The goal of the Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, L.L.C. Outcomes
Research Fellowship is to prepare the individual for a career as an analyst,
educator and consultant in healthcare outcomes research.
Objectives
To educate the fellow on economic and health-related quality of life principles
and applications, and demonstrate their use in evaluating costs and outcomes
relative to healthcare interventions.
To train the fellow in research design and methodologies which include economic,
clinical and patient-centered outcomes.
To provide practical experiences in outcomes research which will prepare
the fellow to practice at a management level in various settings, such as
managed care, pharmaceutical industry and academia.
Rationale
The desire to control rising healthcare costs while assuring quality care
has created a demand for individuals with strong backgrounds in outcomes
research who can provide such expertise in various healthcare settings.
Therefore, this fellowship enhances clinical education with academic and
practical experiences focused on economic and humanistic principles in outcomes
research.
Year One
The objective of the first year will be to educate the fellow on outcomes
research methodology through project experience and didactic studies. During
the first year, the fellow will enroll in at least four courses of didactic instruction
at either Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania
or nearby universities. Since the background of incoming fellow will vary,
formal course requirements and planned activities will be tailored to the
needs of the fellow.
The following is a partial list of potential course requirements:
- Biostatistics
- Epidemiology
- Health Economics
- Issues in Health Policy
- Pharmacoeconomics and Quality of Life
- Research Methods
The fellow will be involved in the current research activities at the
first year site. Regular conferences will be held with members in the
Department of Health Policy faculty to identify potential research topics
and conduct projects. It is expected that the fellow will visit Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, L.L.C.
several times during the first fellowship year. During such visits, the
fellow will have an opportunity to present ongoing research projects,
attend seminars and interact with program faculty and preceptors at both
sites.
Thomas Jefferson University encompasses five divisions, including:
- Health Services
- University Services
- Jefferson Medical College
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of Allied Health Services
The Department of Health Policy, located within Jefferson Medical College,
serves as a liaison between clinical, educational, research and administrative
interest within the organization. The department's involvement in health
policy and outcomes includes outcomes management, pharmacoeconomic research,
clinical evaluative sciences, and health services research. Researchers
associated with the department promote education and training through
numerous industry fellowships and are considered experts and leaders within
the healthcare professional community.
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Year Two
During the second year of training, the fellow will relocate to Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, L.L.C.
in New Jersey and work directly with the Outcomes Research group within
the company. The fellow's experience will include work on projects in
specific therapeutic areas at Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, L.L.C..
The fellow will interact with clinical, marketing, regulatory affairs,
and other departments at Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, L.L.C. to learn how outcomes research is incorporated
in efforts to demonstrate the value of a therapeutic intervention (ie,
product or service). The fellow will also experience how a pharmaceutical
manufacturer uses clinical, economic and humanistic data to support the
research, development, adoption and utilization of its products.
Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, L.L.C. is a member of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies. Johnson & Johnson is the world's largest manufacturer of healthcare products serving the consumer, pharmaceutical, and professional markets.
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How to Apply
Eligibility
Selection of the fellow will be on a competitive basis from a national
pool of candidates with scientific and/or clinical training in healthcare
and an interest in outcomes research. Selection of the fellow will be
made by the Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, L.L.C. Outcomes Research Fellowship Steering Committee composed
of faculty members from the academic site and representatives from Ortho-McNeil
Janssen Scientific Affairs, L.L.C. Outcomes Research Fellowship
Application
The fellowship will begin June 30, 2009. Interested individuals should
submit curriculum vitae, a letter describing their career objectives,
a professional writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to
the following address by December 31, 2008.
To learn more about the academic site affiliated with the fellowship, please contact the following individual:
Vittorio Maio, PharmD, MS, MSPH
Fellowship Director, Department of Health Policy
Thomas Jefferson University
1015 Walnut Street, Suite 115
Philadelphia, PA 19107
e-mail: vittorio.maio@jefferson.edu
Application materials may also be mailed to: vittorio.maio@jefferson.edu
2nd Year Janssen Fellow:
Paresh Chaudhari, PharmD, MPH
e-mail: Pchaudh1@omjus.jnj.com
1st Year Fellow:
Safiya Abouzaid, PharmD
e-mail: Safiya.Abouzaid@jefferson.edu
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