Post Doctoral Associate

Position Details

Position Information


Recruitment/Posting Title
Post Doctoral Associate


Department
Pharmacy Practice & Administra


Salary Details
$86,671


Offer Information


The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits


Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: .

Posting Summary


Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacy
Administration - Health Outcomes, Policy & Economics, Rutgers University is
part of Rutgers Biomedical Health Sciences (RBHS) and participates in
interdisciplinary professional education and training partnership with
Rutgers School of Public Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Medical
School.

The Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacy
Administration - Health Outcomes, Policy & Economics, Rutgers University
Fellowship Program offers a significant opportunity to individuals interested
in real-world evidence data analytics and the broader field of health
economics & outcomes research (HE&OR). The Fellowship program provides
robust learning experiences related to the science and application of health
economics and outcomes research:

• Health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) methods
• Protocol development
• IRB processes
• Research contracting
• Study management
• Data collection and data management
• Analysis of large and small datasets, scientific writing, and value

assessment of pharmaceuticals.

The Fellow will spend four days per week at Novo Nordisk working with the
Clinical Development Outcomes Research (CDOR) team in Plainsboro, NJ.
One day per week will be spent at Rutgers University's Health, Outcomes,
Policy, and Economics Program (HOPE), in Piscataway, NJ. The Fellow will be
immersed in designing and implementing Novo Nordisk's real-world
evidence studies related to diabetes and obesity while working closely with
the HEOR portfolio lead under the direction of the Clinical Development
Outcomes Research (CDOR) team. At Rutgers, the Fellow will engage in
academic research, teaching, and publishing.

The position is for two years, contingent upon continuing need for this
position, availability of funding, and positive evaluation. This position is
grant-funded.

All employment offers are contingent upon completing all pre-employment
screenings, including a background check and drug screen.

Position Status
Full Time


Posting Number
26FA0477


Posting Open Date
05/21/2026


Posting Close Date
12/21/2026

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience
• Requires a PharmD degree.
• Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience and/or introductory training in HEOR is preferred including
coursework in economics, statistics, public health or analytics is preferred.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Overview

Statement

Posting Details


Special Instructions to Applicants


Please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, letter of interest, transcript,
and three letters of recommendation. At least one letter of recommendation
should be from a faculty member who supervised the applicant's graduate
school academic progress or graduate research. The transcript must be
official and from the institution granting the PharmD degree.

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Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick


Home Location Campus
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)


City
Plainsboro


State
NJ


Location Details


Plainsboro, NJ

Pre-employment Screenings


All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement


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