FDA Fellow: Market Access

About the role

Please note: Eligible candidates must have graduated with their advanced degree by August 2025. Additionally, we are unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position, thank you.

Avalere Health’s FDA Fellowship Program invites applications from professionals with advanced degrees, who have strong backgrounds in science, health policy, and/or law and are looking to expand their perspective into the regulatory science/policy, drug development, and market access business environments. The 6-month Fellowship Program is small and highly selective, with the potential transition into a permanent role at the end of the term. The Fellowship provides access to the full network of Avalere Health professionals across the Advisory business. This position is a fully remote, full-time, paid Fellowship. For those in the greater D.C. or NYC areas, the option of hybrid/in-office work is available but is not required or guaranteed. 

• Gain valuable knowledge of regulatory issues facing healthcare companies  
• Topic areas of focus include product development (e.g., clinical trial design strategy), non-clinical and clinical review criteria by FDA, approval pathways, market exclusivity terms, legislative and regulatory policy assessments 
• Develop the ability to frame issues and guide clients with their strategic planning 
• Research regulatory policy topics and follow current events related to the FDA 
• Present on regulatory topics related to drugs, biologics and medical devices internally and externally 
• Write and contribute to Insights, published on the Avalere Health website. on regulatory science and policy subjects 
• Utilize quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to conduct research for clients  
• Integrate FDA policy and strategy learnings within the broader range of market access and commercialization considerations relevant to clients 

• Demonstrated scientific background/prior experience in at least one of the following: 
• Biological, chemical, or physical sciences 
• Computational or statistical sciences 
• Government, legal, or public policy disciplines  
• Completed MS or PhD in physical science (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology) or in applied science (e.g., Biotechnology), or PharmD, or Juris Doctor, or MA in Public Policy or Public Health 
• Demonstrated strength in verbal and written communication and translation of analytical information 
• Ability to analyze data and/or information in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint 
• Strong intellectual curiosity and comfortability with uncertainty  
• Previous consulting or industry experience preferred, but not necessary 

• Full-time, paid fellowship ($37,500 for 6-month program)
• PTO, Holiday Pay
• Health Insurance
• 401K