ECIR MedicalCommunications2020-2022Scientific Communicationsand Medical Affairs 

Postdoctoral FellowshipProgram

Our Agency is comprised of a diverse group of medicalprofessionals with experience in academia, pharmaceuticalindustry, and medical communications firms with expertise acrossmultiple therapeutic areas. As a scientific communications agency,we serve as the valued conduit between our clients and theircustomers. Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Diagnosticcompanies seek our guidance in executing a variety of cuttingedge strategic and tactical projects spanning early clinicaldevelopment through late stage lifecycle management. 

We are headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, but many of ouremployees work remotely from across the United States. We use avariety of technologies to work collaboratively from virtual officeswhile enjoying the flexibility of working independently.

ABOUT ECIR MEDICAL

COMMUNICATIONS

P U R P O S E

This cut t ing edge 24-month fe l lowshipprov ides t ra in ing and exposure to var iousaspects o f    medical a f fa i r s and sc ient i f iccommunicat ions . The program i s s t ructuredto ass i s t the fe l low in ident i fy ing careeropportun i t ies wi th in pharmaceut ica lindust ry whi le learn ing and work ing in afas t -paced env i ronment .    

O V E R V I E W

Fel lows in the Medical Communicat ionsdepartment ut i l i ze the i r c l in ica l knowledgein the development of content forheal thcare- re lated publ icat ions , meet ingsand congresses , and d ig i ta l media for avar iety o f audiences . Because our c l ients ared iverse , every day br ings a new chal lengeand a new opportun i ty to learn and grow.

SELECT CLIENTS

As an ECIR Fellow, you will have the opportunity to work closely withmultiple companies, expanding your professional network and

understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.

SELECT THERAPEUTIC AREAS

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to diversify your CV and gainexpertise in a multitude of genres across various therapeutic areas. Through

guidance and involvement in projects with high impact on healthcareprofessionals and industry partners, you will develop an unparalleled

professional acumen for pharmaceutical vocations.

BENJAMIN EPSTEINPHARMD, BCPS

After attending theUniversity of Florida, Dr.Epstein completed aResidency and Fellowshipbefore accepting a positionas Assistant Professor in theCollege of Medicine andPharmacy. He hadopportunities to lecturenationally andinternationally and hasauthored articles publishedin the New England Journalof Medicine, Annals ofPharmacotherapy, andother prestigious journals.In 2009, ECIR MedicalCommunications was bornunder the leadership of Dr.Epstein as CEO. Under hisdirection, the company hasconsistently deliveredindustry-shaping value tocompanies large and small.

TINA SODHAPHARMD

After working inAstraZeneca medicalaffairs, Dr. Sodha built hercareer in medicaleducation over the last 15years with experience inboth commercial andmedical affairs. Her latestwork focuses on strategicand tactical planning forHCP communications,medical affairs learningand development, thoughtleader research andidentification, and advisoryforums. As the VicePresident of ECIR MedicalCommunications, Tina isresponsible for newbusiness development,strategic support, andensuring scientific rigor andaccuracy in all materials. 

CASSIE BOZEMANPHARMD

Cassie is a MedicalDirector at ECIRCommunications, leadinga number of facets ofmedical communicationsincluding congressstrategy, advisory boardmanagement andimplementation, MSLtraining, contentdevelopment, andpublication planning.Cassie enjoys leveragingscientific acumen andcreative strategy in thecardiovascular andmetabolic therapeuticareas. Cassie earned aDoctor of Pharmacydegree from the Universityof Florida and completeda post-doctoral fellowshipin medical affairs andscientific communicationswith ECIR medicalcommunications.

FELLOWSHIP DIRECTORS

As a fellow, you will work with Dr. Benjamin Epstein, Founder and CEO Dr. Tina Sodha, Vice President and Dr. Cassie Bozeman, Medical Director

on a daily basis.

ACQUIRED SKILLS

ECIR Medical CommunicationsScientific Strategist

FELLOWS CORNER

The skillset and professional network our fellows develop propels them into thecareer of their choice. The following is a list of positions offered to recent

program graduates with 100% graduate placement.

ECIR Medical CommunicationsScientific Manager

MerckMedical Science Liaison

NovartisPharmacovigilance Specialist

GenentechCommercial Development

GenentechProduct Manager, Marketing

AbbVieMedical Science Liaison

NovartisMedical Science Liaison

Duke UniversityPharmacy Quality Improvement

JanssenMedical Science Liaison

Bristol Myer SquibbMedical Science Liaison

KEY DATES &

APPLICATION PROCESS

One Fellow will be selected on a nationally competitive basis, with interviewsat the American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear ClinicalMeeting. Participation in the Personnel Placement Service (PPS) is required.If you are interested in the fellowship and would like to be considered for aninterview, please submit your CV, a letter of intent, and a request through PPS.3 letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts may be sent uponrequest.

16 OCT

WEBINAR8:00 PMEST

12 NOV DEC 10 DEC JANUARY

APPLY THROUGH PPS

An informational webinar and Q&A will be held on October 16th at 8:00pmET and November 12th at 8:00pm ET. To attend the webinar, please sign upusing this link. Webinar login information will be sent to applicants, or youmay email us at recruitment@ecirmed.com for more information.

**Please allow 15 minutes to download WebEx if necessary**

WEBINAR

WEBINAR8:00 PMEST

INTERVIEWSMIDYEAR

RECEPTIONinvitation only

OFFERLETTERS

ALEXANDRIA HENRYPHARMD

CHRISTOPHER ULLUMPHARMD

CONTACT

For questions regarding ECIR, the fellowship, or theapplication process, please contact the current fellows:

Alexandria Henry: AHenry@ecirmed.comIlona Kravtsova: IKravtsova@ecirmed.comChristopher Ullum: CUllum@ecirmed.com

ILONA KRAVTSOVAPHARMD

8-10

"By working closely with our

select clients, I have strengthened

my understanding of the

pharmaceutical industry, while

effectively collaborating with

numerous in-house and field

based partners." 

"I look forward to leveraging my

clinical knowledge to provide

scientific support and develop

expertise in therapeutic areas.

I work with some of the brightest

people in the industry and learn

something new every day!"

"ECIR's ability to provide fellows

with a plethora of experiences

is unparalleled in industry. Thus far,

I have managed projects involving

congress strategy, healthcare

provider value proposition, and

product portfolio evaluation."

NIREN SHAH, PHARMD, MBASENIOR DIRECTOR, BUSINESS

DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGICPARTNERSHIPS , PTC THERAPEUTICS

Completing a fellowship at ECIR was thebest decision I have ever made. It

equipped me with the knowledge to runclinical trials, become a sound educator,

and obtain a highly coveted positionwithin the pharmaceutical industry. Theskills that I gained continue to supporteach decision that I make today. This

fellowship is among the top twoprograms in the world for candidates

pursuing academia or thepharmaceutical industry.

GERALD GUIRARD, PHARMDMEDICAL SCIENCE LIAISON, ABBVIE

The thing that really drove me to pursue theECIR fellowship was the chance to work with

a multitude of different pharmaceuticalcompanies and work in a variety of differenttherapeutic areas. This truly allowed me tobuild an unparalleled CV and made me anextremely compelling candidate followingthe completion of my fellowship. I was ableto parlay my expansive experiences into my

dream job and honestly do not think Icould’ve felt more prepared going into the

job application process. I also couldn’t haveasked for a more supportive leadershipteam. The relationships built during my

fellowship were invaluable and ones that Iintend to carry forward for a lifetime. All inall, if I could go back, I wouldn’t change a

thing and I know ECIR was the right choicefor me!

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT 

I loved being a fellow at ECIR for a number of reasons, most notablybecause I truly felt like I was part of a collaborative team from day 1. Mycontributions were valued and I was given autonomy, yet my fellowship

directors were always available to support and guide me. This built in methe confidence to take ownership of meaningful projects, verbalize newsolutions or ideas, and interface directly with clients on a daily basis. The

fellowship afforded me the opportunity to work with differentpharmaceutical companies, across multiple disease states, and in various

sectors of pharma. This “trifecta” of experience made me an extremelymarketable candidate for my dream job as an MSL. However, as the end ofmy fellowship neared, I realized my dream job was at ECIR, and I couldn’t

be happier to work as a scientific strategist alongside a team I love!CASSIE BOZEMAN, PHARMD

MEDICAL DIRECTOR, ECIR MEDICAL COMMUNICATIONS