Fellowship Description
BioNJ is New Jersey’s life sciences trade association, representing nearly 400 biopharmaceutical companies, academic partners, hospitals and health systems, and the Patients they serve. BioNJ works to ensure New Jersey remains a global leader in biopharmaceutical research, development and manufacturing that delivers new and innovative treatments to Patients around the world. We believe Patients should have access to the treatments they need when they need them most. Because Patients Can’t Wait.
BioNJ is excited to offer a GradFUTURES fellow the opportunity to learn and grow in biopharmaceutical and public policy and advocacy as well as in the life science sector’s contribution to health equity and reducing health disparities. The fellow will primarily focus on a BioNJ Board Strategy and associated working group related to health equity and social determinants of health but will also be provided with opportunities to learn and grow in understanding trade association organization, health policy and advocacy. The fellow will work closely with BioNJ’s President and CEO and Vice President of Government Affairs, respectively, on projects supporting BioNJ’s Board Strategy as well as advocacy and public policy goals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES could include the following, and other duties may be assigned:
- Assist in research and development of BioNJ Board policy strategy in health equity and social determinants of health.
- Participate in working group in health equity and social determinants of health.
- Research on cell and gene therapy in New Jersey, including number of cell and gene programs underway in the state as well as other important facts and figures on manufacturing in our state (e.g., number of employees, therapies manufactured, etc.).
- Research and data compilation on COVID-19 programs under development by companies with a New Jersey footprint.
- Research and data compilation of Patient advocacy groups in New Jersey stratified by therapy area and location.
- Work to triangulate location of biopharma company footprints in the state with both federal and state legislative districts.
- Assist in developing BioNJ public policy and advocacy tools, such as one-pagers, whitepapers, and other advocacy materials.
- Monitor state and federal legislative activities, such as committee hearings, briefings, and other events, for issues of impact to the New Jersey biopharmaceutical ecosystem.
- Gather background materials and draft articles, blogs, op-eds, and other communications in support of public policy and advocacy efforts.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Interest in learning more about the biopharmaceutical sector’s work in promoting pro-Patient and pro-innovation public policy and communications.
- Interest in researching and developing strategies to address issues related to health equity and social determinants of health.
- Written communications skills with both internal and external audiences.
- Knowledge of social media platforms used by BioNJ (Twittter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.).
- Ability to work independently and project manage while working remotely.
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