Fellowships
The one-year Postdoctoral Fellows program at MannKind is committed to providing Fellows an environment in which they gain exposure and practical experience in the Medical Affairs functional sub-specialty of the biopharmaceuticals industry.
Join MannKind’s Fellowship Program for a Unique Educational Experience
Embark on an education journey with MannKind’s fellowship program, held in person at our Westlake Village, CA Site. This one year program offers unparalleled professional experience and guidance in the pharmaceutical industry.
The USC Mann School of Pharmacy, named after Alfred Mann—MannKind’s founder—known for his knowledge of pharmaceuticals and his passion for helping others. We seek fellowship students who embody the same dedication as our
founder, who are ready to make a difference in helping people live their lives more human.
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>90%
employees holding advanced degrees
We hold a highly skilled workforce
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Hear it from us
Hear directly from our dedicated fellows as they share their insight from working at MannKind.
Previous Next“Completing my fellowship has been an incredibly enriching experience, offering me hands-on exposure to a variety of projects that I thoroughly enjoyed. The mentorship and training I received have provided me with a deep understanding of the field, which I have been able to apply in my new role. I am excited to continue my journey with MannKind as a full-time team member, fully dedicating myself to advancing our mission and making a meaningful impact. The transition from my fellowship to this position feels like a natural progression, allowing me to further contribute to the field I am passionate about.”
“Working with my team, I am confident that the USC MannKind fellowship will give me the skills and support I need to build my career in the pharmaceutical industry. I am so thankful to have this opportunity to gain hands on experience in multiple functional areas like medical affairs, safety and clinical development. I can’t wait to see how far I’ve come at the end of my year here at MannKind!”
WHY JOIN OUR FELLOWSHIP?
a unique experience
At MannKind, fellows will gain exposure and practice experience in the Medical Affairs functional sub-specialty in the biopharmaceuticals industry. Fellows will develop, participate, and be an integral team member on business priorities, such as:
- Field-based Medical Communications (e.g., content creation for the Medical Education team)
- Medical Information Contact Center and vendor management
- Medical Congress planning and attendance
- Publication planning
- Phase 1-4 Studies (e.g., design, development, implementation)
- Exposure and collaboration with various internal departments: Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Marketing, Sales, Business Development, etc.
In addition, fellows will have many opportunities on project teams to develop and refine leadership, communication, decision-making, interpersonal, and influence skills.
continued growth
At USC Mann School, fellows will have scholastic and academic opportunities, including:
- Taking professional coursework and completing certificate programs
- Lecturing industry elective courses
- Teaching and mentoring senior rotational pharmacy students at host company
- Recruitment and selection of the next class of USC post-doctoral fellows learn more
