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Genentech offers clinical research fellowships in its South San Francisco Product Development Clinical Inflammation (PDCI) program.
As members of the PDCI group at Genentech, fellows work closely with top institutions and physicians to deliver on Genentech's commitment to develop novel therapeutics. The fellowship can last for up to one year and is geared towards third- and fourth-year fellows with a strong interest in clinical research.
By working 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).
Why should you become a Clinical Research Fellow?
Collaboration: Increasingly, quality clinical research requires fruitful collaboration between academia and industry.
Leadership: Genentech has generated large clinical databases from multiple randomized clinical trials and registries, and is a world leader in clinical research.
Training: Fellows seeking intensive training in clinical research, biostatistics, database review and publishing will benefit from access to these resources and Genentech staff skilled in clinical research.
Impact: Teams at Genentech will benefit from publications and input from these clinical research fellows.
About the Fellowship Program
Assisted by their mentors at Genentech, Clinical Research 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.
Eligibility & Application Process
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.
Application Process
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.
Training
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.
Salary and Benefits
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.
