Fellowships
The two-year Postdoctoral Fellows program at MannKind is committed to providing Fellows an environment in which they gain exposure and practical experience within Medical Affairs and other functions 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 and Bedford, MA Sites. 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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pharmacy school nationwide
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>90%
employees holding advanced degrees
We hold a highly skilled workforce
dedicated to innovation
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
1st Year: Medical Affairs
At MannKind, fellows will gain exposure and practice experience in the Medical Affairs functional sub-specialty in the biopharmaceuticals industry. Fellows may also have the opportunity to gain clinical practice experience (e.g. Roybal Comprehensive Health Center). Fellows will develop, participate, and be an integral team member on business priorities, such as:
- Medical Information (e.g., staffing the Medical Information Contact Center)
- Medical Communications (e.g., medical content development)
- Medical Review Committee
- Publication planning
- Medical Congress Attendance
2nd Year: Elective Rotations (Regulatory Affairs, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Development & Operations, Business Development, Field Medical)
These rotations offer the opportunity to explore different functional areas aligned with the company needs and individual interests and career goals. Fellows will be able to express preferences for their rotation placements; however, final assignments will be determined based on availability and subject to change with evolving business needs.
continued growth
USC fellows will have scholastic and academic opportunities, including:
- Chief Fellow Leadership Opportunity (e.g., serve as a liaison with the USC Mann Fellowship Program Office, lead recruitment activities, and support the coordination of fellow-related initiatives)
- Taking professional coursework and completing certificate programs
- Professional development support through individualized goal setting, strengths identification/assessments, advising, coaching, and mentoring opportunities
