HOPE J&J SEPR Fellowship
About J&J SEPR
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is committed to improving the lives of patients worldwide by combining rigorous science with compassion. The work spans multiple therapeutic areas, including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, cardiovascular health, pulmonary hypertension, and retina, developing treatments that move from lab to life while addressing the most complex diseases of our time. J&J prioritize patient needs, ensure high-quality care, and operate with integrity and ethical responsibility.
About Rutgers HOPE
The Rutgers University Center for Health Outcomes, Policy, and Economics partners with scientists, clinicians and stakeholders from academia, pharmaceutical, biotech, and other marketplace innovators to conduct interdisciplinary research that produces relevant, meaningful health outcomes, economic models and analyses to facilitate the adoption of cost-effective healthcare and improve patient outcomes.
Program and Structure
The Rutgers Center for Health Outcomes, Policy, and Economics (HOPE) in partnership with Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine through the Scientific Evidence and Policy Research (SEPR) team offers a fellowship focused on real world evidence, health economics, and outcomes 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 product lifecycle.
Fellowship Experience Includes:
- Designing and supporting real world studies focused on patient outcomes, health economics, and policy relevant evidence
- Conducting literature reviews, database analyses, and health economic and comparative effectiveness research
- Collaborating with cross functional industry teams
Fellowship Team
Vivian Herrera
Fellowship Sponsor
Chintan Dave, PharmD, PhD
Fellowship Director
Veronica Ashton
Fellowship Team
Ulrich Neumann
Fellowship Preceptor
Benjamin Bates, MD
Rutgers Program Faculty
Monica D’Arcy, MS, PhD
Rutgers Program Faculty
From our Team
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“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 |
Submission for Health Outcomes & Policy Fellowship
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
Fellow Perspective
“I am a first-year fellow at Rutgers HOPE and J&J-SEPR with a strong interest in HEOR, supported by prior training in outcomes, policy, and economic evaluation research, including claims-based oncology analyses. In my current role, I support policy-relevant research on affordability, insurance design, and value using large U.S. claims databases. At Rutgers, under Dr. Monica D’Arcy, I study survival trends and treatment initiation in non-small cell lung cancer using Medicare data. I am motivated to continue building my HEOR expertise and contribute to more transparent, equitable, and patient-centered healthcare decisions.” – Kwame Adjei, PharmD, Ph.D.
Previous Fellows
Arveen Kaur, PhD
Aram Babcock, PhD, PharmD/RPh, MBA
