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Chapman-Amgen Oncology Medical Affairs Fellowship

»Chapman-Amgen Oncology Medical Affairs Fellowship

The fellowship program, a collaboration between Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) and Amgen Inc., is designed to provide comprehensive training and experience in a broad range of Medical Affairs activities, focusing on hematology-oncology disease areas.  

The outcome goals of this two-year fellowship will prepare the Fellow to: 

  • Actively participate in specific areas of medical affairs, clinical practice, and academia through intensive, hands-on training and mentorship in these settings.
  • Gain experience in various areas of Medical Affairs, including scientific communications, medical strategy, and elective functional areas of interest.
  • Promote the role and value of a clinically trained pharmacist in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Become a highly competent candidate to be recruited by the pharmaceutical industry with expertise in hematology-oncology disease areas and medical affairs.

The first six months will comprise clinical training and inter-professional experiences, which will be delivered through clinical rotations in two oncology practices to understand real-time oncology patient care and prepare the Fellow for medical affairs rotations/activities. The Fellow will engage in clinical topic discussions at the university and participate in the CUSP Teaching Certificate Program. Additionally, training of this nature helps develop the Fellow in leadership, presentation organization/delivery, communication, biostatistics, Pharmacoeconomics, pharmacogenomics, and more.

The Fellow will spend the remainder year and a half at Amgen in Thousand Oaks, California, actively participating in specific areas of medical affairs, such as scientific communications, through intensive, hands-on projects with different teams. The Fellow is offered a unique opportunity to integrate their clinical understanding of Hematology-Oncology with Medical Affairs, establishing a robust knowledge base and skill set to prepare the Fellow for an accomplished and fulfilling career in the pharmaceutical industry. 

A general overview of the fellowship is available for download here.


Program Directors 

Sun (Coco) Yang, BsPharm, M.Sci., Ph.D., BCPPS, APh

syang@chapman.edu 

Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice 

Chapman University School of Pharmacy 

 

Christopher Nosala, PhD, CMPP 

Director, Amgen Oncology Scientific Communications 

Amgen Inc. 


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Admission & Application Information

The Fellow for the Chapman-Amgen Oncology Medical Affairs Fellowship program is selected on a nationally competitive basis. The 2027-2029 fellowship interviews will be conducted virtually. Interested candidates may submit their application and supporting materials to the Chapman University Jobs Portal (which opens in September).

Eligibility:

  • Academic: The applicant must have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited school or college of pharmacy and obtain a California pharmacist license by October 1st after the start of the fellowship.
  • Professional Experience: Relevant industry/FDA internships or rotations, PGY1, or equivalent experiences are preferred but not required.

 How to apply:

Required items

Submission

Deadline*

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Chapman Jobs Portal 

Monday, Oct. 19, 2026

Letter of Intent (LOI)

Transcript

Three Letters of Recommendation (LORs)#

 Submission link 

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026

*The application portal will open on September 3rd, 2026. First-round interviews will be conducted virtually on a rolling basis. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit application materials as soon as possible to request an interview.  

#Applicants must send the submission link to each letter of recommendation writer.

 

Important dates

  • The fellowship application portal opens in September 3rd, 2026.
  • The program will reach out to candidates to schedule first-round interviews starting from September 25th, 2026. 
  • The deadline for submitting application materials is October 19th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST.
  • All completed letters of recommendation must be received by December 1st, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST.
  • Recognizing that the choice of a Post-Doctoral Industry Fellowship is an important decision, Chapman-Amgen Oncology Medical Affairs Fellowship, in conjunction with the Alliance of Industry Fellowship Associates (AIFA), has agreed to extend fellowship offers no earlier than December 11th, 2026.

 

Upcoming information webinars:

  • Information Webinar (virtual): Wednesday September2nd, 2026, 4-5 p.m. PST
  • Meet With Our Fellows (virtual): Thursday, September 24th, 2026, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. PST

Why Choose the Chapman-Amgen Oncology Medical Affairs Fellowship?

This two-year fellowship program provides the fellow with a well-rounded experience by engaging in clinical care activities and teaching/precepting opportunities in hematology/oncology. These prospects complement the industry experience that the fellow obtains in the various branches of Medical Affairs at Amgen. The integrated and interprofessional training provided by this program will help the fellow develop a strong knowledge foundation in oncology healthcare and medical affairs.

In addition, the fellowship offers a competitive stipend, health insurance, paid vacation, and compensation for travel to professional meetings each year. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is the participation of a teaching certificate program mandatory?

Yes, all the fellows are required to participate in CUSP Teaching Skills Professional Development Program and successfully accomplish all the requirements by the end of the first year of the fellowship. 

 

How much paid time off may I have?

Two weeks per fiscal year within the term of an appointment in addition to university holidays.

 

Can I attend conferences during my fellowship?

The fellowship offers compensation for travel to at least one professional meeting each year. You may discuss with the program director if additional support is needed.

  • The national/international conferences or certificate programs that our fellows attended over the years:
    • ASHP Midyear Conference
    • CSHP Annual Seminars
    • ASCO Annual meeting
    • SWOG Spring/Fall meeting
    • IPhO annual meeting
    • ASHP Pharmacogenomics Certificate
    • CITI Good Clinical Practice Course (US FDA focus)

 

May I request re-location reimbursement?

We will evaluate the re-location reimbursement request on a case-by-case basis.

 

To whom should my Letter of Intent & Letters of Recommendation be addressed?

Please address your Letter of Intent & Letters of Recommendation to:

Sun (Coco) Yang, BsPharm, M.Sci., Ph.D., BCPPS, APh

Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice

Chapman University School of Pharmacy

 

Christopher Nosala, PhD, CMPP 

Director, Oncology Scientific Communications 

Amgen Inc. 

 

How does this program prepare the fellow for their future career goals?

The mentors at CUSP and Amgen are extensively experienced in their fields and are committed to personalizing the program in a way that aligns with the fellow’s career goals. The fellow’s hands-on training emphasizes professional skills development, including a key communication component between the fellows and their mentors to ensure success in this program. The program also offers opportunities for fellows to attend professional conferences or workshops to extend their professional network and improve their knowledge in the related fields.

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Priya Patel, Pharm.D.
2019-2021 Chapman-Amgen Oncology Medical Affairs Fellow
"It provides the ideal balance between structure and flexibility, while catering to each individual fellow’s interests. The program directors and preceptors were truly invested in equipping me with the tools needed for my career development and utilized a hands-on approach to create beneficial learning opportunities."
More about Priya's Experience
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Nazgol Emami, Pharm.D., MBA
2020-2022 Chapman-Amgen Oncology Medical Affairs Fellow
“Knowing that I wanted to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry, I decided to pursue a post-PharmD fellowship program to further broaden my training in medical affairs. The unique structure of the Chapman-Amgen fellowship program is what solidified my interest in pursuing the position. This fellowship allowed me to explore and experience various roles in medical affairs. Throughout the program, I worked with brilliant individuals and was a part of wonderful teams. My mentors were always there to support me every step of the way as well. Looking back, I know that I certainly made the right decision in choosing this fellowship program.”
More about Nazgol's Experience
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Jessica Pham, Pharm.D.
2021-2023 Chapman-Amgen Oncology Medical Affairs Fellow
"The goal of this program is to equip the fellow with a diverse skillset to excel in the pharmaceutical industry by providing clinical exposure, teaching opportunities, and extensive experiences in Medical Affairs. By collaborating alongside healthcare providers and academic scholars, I gained a deeper understanding and kept abreast of changes in the constantly evolving fields of hematology and oncology. This allowed me to develop a strong foundation of knowledge that can be translated to the roles and responsibilities of Medical Affairs..."
More of Jessica's Experience
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Eline Kocharyan, Pharm.D.
2022-2023 Chapman-Amgen Oncology Medical Affairs Fellow
"The fellow concurrently gains direct teaching, research, and precepting experiences in both academic and industry settings. These opportunities provide important clinical and professional insights that translate into the industry-focused work at Amgen, which includes training in Medical Affairs and elective functional rotations."
More of Eline's Experience
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Madison Ward, Pharm.D., RPh
2023-2024 Chapman-Amgen Oncology Medical Affairs Fellow
"This program lays a solid foundation for a successful and fulfilling career in the pharmaceutical industry. Participating in an interdisciplinary patient care team has allowed me to enhance my clinical skills and deepen my knowledge in hematology/oncology. "
More about Madison's Experience
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Julia Albanez, Pharm.D.
2024-2025 Chapman-Amgen Oncology Medical Affairs Fellow
"The Chapman-Amgen Oncology Medical Affairs Fellowship stood out to me because it combined my interest in oncology with hands-on experience in Medical Affairs, particularly Scientific Communications. From the beginning, I was trusted with meaningful projects and supported by incredible preceptors who encouraged both my growth and independence..."
More of Julia's Experience
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Jacob Pritchard, Pharm.D., MBA
2024-2026 Chapman-Amgen Oncology Medical Affairs Fellow
"This fellowship provided me a strong scientific foundation in oncology and valuable industry experience, equipping me with the knowledge, strategic mindset, and skills necessary to successfully transition into a medical science liaison role.” 
More of Jacob's Experience

 

Meet Our Fellows

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Jason Halfen, Pharm.D.

2025-2027 Chapman-Amgen Oncology Medical Affairs Fellow
Jason Halfen earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Keck Graduate Institute (KGI). Throughout his time at KGI, Halfen served as a health fair coordinator for a non-profit organization focused on addressing health disparities in underserved communities across Los Angeles. This experience sparked his passion for advancing health education and led him to pursue a medical communications internship, where he gained valuable exposure to developing scientific content and medical strategy. Halfen also conducted an independent research project aimed at optimizing frontline treatments for colorectal cancer, which solidified his interests in oncology and how novel therapeutics can help address unmet patient needs. As he joins the Chapman-Amgen Oncology Medical Affairs Fellowship, Halfen is eager to expand his experience in the oncology space and make meaningful contributions towards improving the lives of patients affected by cancer. 
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Tiffany Yarian, Pharm.D.

2026-2028 Chapman-Amgen Oncology Medical Affairs Fellow
Tiffany Yarian earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the USC Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. During her time at USC, she worked as a medical affairs intern at a market access consulting firm, conducted ophthalmic drug discovery research, and held leadership positions within SIA-IPhO (Student Industry Association and Industry Pharmacists Organization). Tiffany is looking forward to expanding her knowledge of various cancer types and their treatments and learning how to communicate the scientific evidence-based information to health care providers, payers, and advocacy organizations to improve patient outcomes. She is excited to contribute specifically to oncology, a field of healthcare that is rapidly changing through the use of innovative medication therapies.
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Dr. Sun "Coco" Yang
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice

CUSP Launches Fellowship with Amgen

This fellowship program was uniquely designed to include six months of focused oncology clinical care training as a prelude to enhance the progression of the fellow as they enter their medical affairs training phase.