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Genentech's Clinical Research Fellowship programs offer third- and fourth-year Fellows with a passion for clinical research the crucial experience they need to transform knowledge into practice.
A world leader in clinical research, Genentech has generated large clinical databases from multiple randomized clinical trials and registries. Your own exceptional talents can help take us further, building on this data while giving you the opportunities you're seeking to propel your career.
Delivering superior clinical research requires close collaborations between academic and industry professionals. Our Fellowship program in Immunology and Tissue Growth and Repair (ITGR) allows you to benefit from this collaboration, as you work directly with top institutions and physicians to strengthen our commitment to developing innovative new therapeutics.
Program Details
As a fellow in the PDCI group, you will:
- Be exposed to Phase I through Phase IV clinical studies for primary Genentech compounds;
- Be involved with pre- and post-marketing clinical programs, including registry data management and analysis;
- Interact with key external experts and clinical investigators;
- Participate in key clinical strategy, implementation and molecule management meetings;
- Assist in the decision-making surrounding therapeutic candidates coming into clinical development and mechanism-of-action studies leading to potential diagnostics for existing and planned clinical development;
- Provide subject matter expertise to business development teams and clinical expertise for operational teams;
- Participate in and prepare abstracts and presentations for key external conferences;
- Be exposed to discussions on personalized health care (PHC).
Clinical Fellows are expected to:
- Secure a mentor from their academic institution (if applicable);
- Design a clinical research project in their area of interest;
- Complete the research project within the one-year program;
- Contribute to abstracts or manuscripts for publication;
- Participate in relevant internal and external Genentech meetings;
- Participate in one half-day of patient care responsibilities.
At the conclusion of their one-year fellowship, participants will be requested to present their data to an internal peer review group.
Elegibility & Application Process
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For 2011-2012, the Genentech PDCI group will select one to three qualified Clinical Research Fellows through a competitive application process.
Eligibility Criteria
The fellowship is open to third- and fourth-year fellows in major academic institutions in the United States.
Exceptional senior residents might also be considered as fellowship candidates.
Fellows and their academic institutions must agree to uphold Genentech confidentiality and intellectual property contracts.
Fellows must be able to work in Genentech's South San Francisco headquarters.
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Fellowship applications for the 2011 - 2012 academic year were accepted through June 2011.
Applications received after the deadline have been held for consideration for the 2012 to 2013 program.
The program began in July 2011 on a date mutually determined by Genentech and the selected fellows.
All non-selected applicants are eligible to re-apply in subsequent years in accordance with eligibility criteria.
To apply, email the following:
- Name and Address
- Contact Information
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover Letter
Please email us for more information.
NOTE: Your cover letter must specify the therapy of interest, the rationale for selecting this
therapy and initial ideas about the Fellowship research initiative.
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As a Genentech fellow, you will:
- develop an educational project plan to improve their knowledge base;
- participate in weekly clinical science meetings related to their project(s);
- participate in weekly PDCI meetings on a variety of clinical topics;
- participate in additional relevant Genentech training opportunities that arise throughout the year;
- complete Genentech Standard Operating Procedure training modules.
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Clinical Research Fellows are paid approximately $60,000 for their participation in the program. In addition,
Genentech offers employees one of the most comprehensive benefits programs in the industry.
As an Immunology Clinical Research Fellow, you are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Stock Purchase Plan
- 401(k)
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Time (3 weeks)
Genentech will pay fellows' registration fees and related travel expenses to professional meetings. Fellows and their Genentech
mentors select which meetings are worthwhile and appropriate to attend. Mentors have final approval for all selections.
Besides salary and benefits, Genentech offers programs that reflect our unique workplace. Genentech employees celebrate our company culture, support the community, continue their education, and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Relocation
Genentech offers non-financial temporary relocation assistance to Clinical Research Fellows who reside
outside of the San Francisco Bay Area. We do not subsidize the costs of temporary relocation requirements,
such as moving, housing, local transportation or personal airline travel. However, we gladly provide information
and guidance to assist with temporary relocation arrangements.