HOPE J&J SEPR Fellowship

Program and Structure

The Rutgers Center for Health Outcomes, Policy, and Economics (HOPE) in partnership with Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine through the SEPR team offers a fellowship focused on real world evidence, health economics, patient outcomes, market access and policy research. The program provides interdisciplinary training through hands on industry research, academic coursework, and professional mentorship to prepare fellows for evidence based decision making across the pharmaceutical industry setting.

Fellowship Experience Includes:

• Designing and supporting real world studies focused on patient outcomes, burden of illness, clinical and health economics, and policy relevant evidence
• Conducting literature reviews, database analyses, and health economic and comparative effectiveness research
• Collaborating with cross functional industry teams to gain a better understanding of how real world evidence can be used in the decision-making process associated with the development and commercialization of new pharmaceutical products

From our Team

J&J SEPR Fellowship Sponsor

“This fellowship offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of real-world evidence, health economics, and policy, while gaining hands-on experience collaborating with cross-functional teams on questions that directly inform decision-making across the product lifecycle.” – Vivian Herrera, DDS, MPH

Current Fellow Perspective

“Through the Rutgers HOPE and J&J SEPR partnership fellowship, I’m gaining hands-on experience moving from question framing to analysis and clear communication of results. At J&J, I apply real-world data to inform how insurance design and benefit structure shape patients’ out-of-pocket costs, generating actionable insights for affordability and access decisions. I’m also gaining cross-functional exposure to new product value and evidence work, including how evidence strategy supports decisions across the product lifecycle. At Rutgers, I study survival trends and treatment initiation in non-small cell lung cancer using Medicare data. I am motivated to continue strengthening my HEOR and policy research skillset to support more transparent, equitable, and patient-centered healthcare decisions.”   – Kwame Adjei, PharmD, PhD

Submission Requirements

Eligibility

• Advanced degree in health services research, public health, health economics, epidemiology, outcomes research, pharmacy, pharmacy administration, or a related discipline. PhD or ScD preferred.
• Background in pharmacy or medicine with experience in outcomes research, health economics, or closely related fields preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Application

Applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae, personal statement, three letters of reference, and official university transcripts. Applicants who completed a graduate or professional program within the past two years should include at least one letter from a faculty member who supervised their academic or research work.

Application materials and inquiries should be sent to fellowship_HOPE@pharmacy.rutgers.edu